Hip-hop collective THE HIGH BREED hits today’s hotspot, aiming to prove that weird can be wonderful with their latest track ‘Weirdo’
This is the first song the group have experimented with in a trap style. The combination of faster pace, slick rhyming and the wacky fairground melodies, creates the perfect atmosphere to express the notion of weirdness as a sense of freedom…check it out!
Just a little over three months after releasing their sneak preview project, ‘Meanwhile: The EP’ – plus their track ‘TBH?’ back in February – hip-hop trio THE DAYDREAMERS are ready to go all hard once again, with their brand new full-length mixtape ‘3 Eleven’.
From the offset, the mammoth collection greets you with their new-found hooks that make the toes curl involuntarily with skips of dub-heavy bass making its presence, slowly but surely, known. Although the forceful drive cries for attention, the real stars of the show are the uprising emcees’ delivery which vibes along the variety of beats that’s thrown at them, while shedding light on biographical accounts of their lives.
With recent releases, including this EP, showing a sharp improvement these guys are on a serious come up. Check out ‘3 Eleven’ below:
Must Listens: Energy, Krash, Commas, Group Chat
PHEBE EDWARDS graces her presence on NEW LEASE MUSIC with her latest single entitled ‘Space’.
Laced with a feather-light combo of chillwave and R&B, the track showcases this London-based singer/songwriter’s well poised and soulful instrument, yearning for freedom from a trapped relationship.
This songstress is firm fixture in the music scene who has performed and toured with heavyweights including Liam Gallagher, Stormzy, James Brown, Adele, Jessie J, Donna Summer and Rita Ora, She was also featured on Craig David’s track ‘Focus’ from his latest album ‘The time is now’ which went straight to number 1 on Spotifys ‘New music friday’
As a solo act, Phebe scored some success with debut single ‘Say Suttn’ charted at number 14 in the iTunes R&B chart within hours of its release. To date her most current releases and tour support for renowned artists Gabrielle, Sam Bailey and Louisa Johnson have pushed her fan base to over 12k.
With comparisons to Mary J Blige, Fantasia Barrino and Aretha Franklin plus praises from Jessie J, Gabrielle and the legendary James Brown – hailing her ‘A beautiful lady’ – you know you’re in great company here…so don’t leave this post until you listen to ‘Space.’
If you like what you hear and you’re in the London area, why not show your support and see Phebe perform at Jazz Cafe on 8th May, where she’ll be opening for Gabrielle’s new album launch.
‘Space’ is out now all major digital download sites, including iTunes, Apple Music and Amazon
Afrobeats duo YFS regularly frequent Spotify playlists, building up hundreds of thousands of streams across their work. YouTube displays a similar story with videos such as ‘Be Someone’ and ‘Ale’ providing the understanding as to how long EsDee and Hakeem have been building their name and legacy, whilst more recent records such as ‘Way I Live’ show their continued growth.
Premiered via DJ Tiiny on Captial Xtra, their latest single ‘Mine’, produced by WhoElseButJuelz is playful, sexy and has soul and jazz undertones flowing around the soft tones and accents of YFS, further adding to their consistency of releasing quality records. The duo have become pioneers in UK afrobeats due to their relentless release schedule, awarding them with a cult following.
Having already worked with the likes of Wizkid, Maleek Berry, Burna Boy, Iyanya, 2Kriss, Olamide, Kojo Funds, SK, Sona, MoeLogo and Kwamz and Flava, they have also received numerous co-signs from industry big hitters in the Afrobeats scene. Their debut show at Camden Assembly sold out and they have supported Wizkid at Hammersmith Apollo as well as performing in Nigeria.
With their unquestionable determination and awareness rising quickly around the two young stars, it’s fair to say YFS are on a steady path to further success….have a listen to ‘Mine.’
Among The Bay Area music scene, is a serious hip-hop contender by the name of YOGY – (You Only Got Yourself). His poetic lyrics with a delivery that is emotionally driven, filled with deep and punchy metaphors, captures the very essence of what makes the Bay Area talent original and special.
YOGY raises the bar by teaming up with producer Pvali through a new sizzling hot track, ‘Make It Back,’ with a head-rolling bass that instantly hits the spot.
In the past, this Oakland-based upriser has produced music with and performed alongside acts such as Waka Flocka, Freeway, Royce da 5’9, Trae da Truth, Slim from 112, Too $hort and The Team. His street poetry has generated placements and praise from networks and blogs across the world including, MTV, BET, Music Choice, VH1, WorldStar, Vibe and Hotnewhiphop.
This is one sizzler-on-the-rise that’s not messing around…check out this superfly track…
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