LA-based crew COLAMP addresses mental health with cartoon video for track, ‘Buggin’. The video enlists a bevy of prime talent, featuring Blu, Relic Fox and Katie Burke, with all parties’ creativity being matched with a feast of visuals for the eyes to behold. COLAMP’s forthcoming LP Tape also features Anacron, Life Rexall, The Lxves, & more.
COLAMP consists of MC Nathan Nice, producer KDT Produced It, & DJ’s Arbs & Breeze. KDT has produced for Sach of The Nonce, Arbs has seasoned history in LA’s DJ battle circuit, & Breeze has produced for Prince Po (Organized Konfusion), Rakaa Iriescience (Dilated Peoples), Scarub (Living Legends), 2Mex & LMNO (Visionaries), & more.
British-born wordsmith, AKS (pronounced “Ay-Kay-Ess”), unveils the release of a captivating visualiser to accompany his latest single ‘Let Me Explain (Wordplay Freestyle)’. Following the positive reception since the track’s release, the three-letter man is ready to share a visually captivating experience with his growing audience.
Even before it’s official launch, ‘Let Me Explain’ had been making some waves, earning the lyricist praise from industry tastemakers like DJ Semtex (#5SongsYouNeedToKnow – Capital Xtra) and Jess Iszatt at BBC Radio London. Going on to see support from Wordplay Magazine, and catch the attention of publications such EARMILK, and Global Grind further solidifying AKS’ growing reputation both home and abroad as an artist to keep a firm eye on in the UK’s Hip-Hop scene.
Shot and directed by AKS himself, the visualiser for ‘Let Me Explain’ channels the rapper’s trademark Burgundy & Mustard aesthetic, whilst enhancing the song’s bold lyrics. Delivering a commanding performance whilst brandish a range of handwritten placards featuring supporting statements, the London rapper offers deeper insights into the song’s themes and messages. It’s a testament to AKS’ creative vision and multi-faceted talents as an artist.
In an era where independent artists are expected to go beyond just making music, AKS showcases his versatility with the self-produced visualiser. The video offers viewers a glimpse into AKS’ world, where soulful beats and thoughtful lyrics converge to create an immersive experience.
Taken from his forthcoming project ‘As Plane As Day: Departures & Arrivals’, ‘Let me Explain (Wordplay Freestyle)’ is available for streaming/download on major digital platforms and offers a welcome glimpse into the direction AKS is taking as he progresses towards the culmination of his Modes of Transport series. Why not check out the visualiser below…
Triple threat rapper, singer and producer ASHA IMUNO unveils the official music video for ‘Bullseye’ from his debut album ‘Pin & Needles’ (March 1st via Guin). The video was directed by Angel Orozco.
“‘Bullseye’ is about the complexity of my relationship to home, and the discomfort of feeling like there’s something to prove to myself and my loved ones. It’s an ode to the shadows of the men in my family, my vices, and inherited pitfalls,” says Asha.
‘Pins & Needles’ was called “one of the most promising debut albums of the decade” by Ones To Watch, and has received praise from Billboard, Office, Uproxx, Rolling Stone and more. In addition, Asha was featured in Pigeons and Planes’ 24 artists to watch in 2024 list, which noted Asha is “an artist who’s skipping towards the spotlight,” and that, “it’s clear that 2023 was the precursor to his breakout.” The rising star has earned co-signs from Hit-Boy, John Mayer and Jordan Ward.
In recent news, Asha has been selected to participate in the second season of the The Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, in partnership with Ones To Watch. For additional information, see here.
Asha will support Berhana on his upcoming “The Nomad’s Tour” in the U.S., from 11th April – 27th April…but for now, he presents his official video to the soulful boombap offering. Check it out below…
MARIE DAHLSTROM today releases the new Deluxe edition of her acclaimed 2023 album ‘A Good Life’ – out now via JFH Records. Alongside of the album release, Marie also shares a new video for album opener ‘Confide In Me’.
Fresh off the back of her landmark headline show at London’s famous Village Underground, Danish Londoner Marie Dahlstrom possesses a voice with the kind of divinity that could only be god-given. Braiding together sun-kissed R&B, Nordic jazz, and resonant neo-soul across ‘A Good Life’, Dahlstrom constantly pushes the parameters of what R&B is, and can be.
The newly released deluxe edition of ‘A Good Life’ includes new singles ‘Glass’ and her collaboration with Odeal ‘Nothing On You’, as well as two new remixes and reworks of album tracks ‘If I Belong’ – with drums courtesy of Samson Jatto (Dave, Dua Lipa, Nao) and bass from Jay Asafo, and ‘On My Own’ featuring new contributions from frequent collaborator – London rapper Aligo.
Featuring collaborations elsewhere on ‘A Good Life’ with acts including Jay Prince, Kofi Stone, Cory McKenzie Tribbett and Delleile Ankrah, and working with some of her closest musical allies across the album on its production, notably Young Poet/Ninja Tune signee Conor Albert and her partner Dan Diggas – on ‘A Good Life’ Dahlstrom strove to create a tapestry that presents life completely and truthfully, where leaning into moments of the dark and the light which make the days – and the music – all the richer.
Marie Dahlstrom is supported and praised widely at press by the likes of Billboard, NPR, Complex, The Line Of Best Fit, Mixtape Madness, NYLON, New Wave Magazine, Wonderland Magazine and more, as well as being listed as a ‘Sleeper Pick’ by Joe Budden (three times) on The Joe Budden Podcast (the most influential podcast in R&B and hip-hop globally). Marie Dahlstrom has also received substantial radio airplay from BBC 1Xtra DJ’s Jamz Supernova, DJ Target, Toddla T and Rinse FM’s Jyoty.
The deluxe edition of Marie Dahlstrom’s album ‘A Good Life’ is out now, released 13th March via JFH Records. Why not check out the album and video for ‘Confide In Me’ below…
Elite Music Group artist QUAILZ P. releases the video for his smooth hip-hop and R&B single, On You.’ The track is from Quailz P.‘s critically acclaimed EP, ‘One Play Away,’ streaming now on all platforms.
To close out 2023, Quailz P. would release his latest project ‘One Play Away’, an 8-track EP with production from Ceezneck Beats, B~Wee, and platinum South Carolina producer Big Hurt. The project was mostly handled by the head engineer at 400 studios, ABandz.
“It was so many highs in my life in 2023, it felt like I was a step away from fulfilling my dreams, and that is how I feel now. I felt like I owed it to myself and the people that supported me to put this project out. I wanted to wait a while because the songs on there are great songs and I just wanted things to be perfect. I could not wait though, I had to put it out,” Quailz P. says. Not only did he release a solid EP, QP released a documentary entitled Making A Play showing the making of the EP One Play Away.
“I have been doing music for a while, and most people usually give up when they do not get the results, they feel they deserve. I honestly feel I am getting better so I cannot think that way. Do I want to rap forever? Of course not, but I will be involved in music/media until I leave this Earth because that’s what I love to do. Right now, I feel closer than ever, so I am one play away from achieving my goals and helping others attain theirs.”
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