Fresh off the back of radio support by Angelle Joseph on BBC 1Xtra, Holly Sarah on SG1 Radio, and a fitting live performance at Nothing But Vibes, Manchester based and self-styled “Afro-Chill” artist VIBEZ releases his captivating debut EP, ‘Midnight Tales’, wearing his Nigerian heritage on the sleeve!
Warm, atmospheric production courtesy of SteveRawd (Hips Don’t Lie), and Dannyebtracks (Frequency & On Me), driven heavily by sonics of African origin, provides the perfect backdrop for VibeZ to depict a scene and provoke a relaxed feel-good energy in listeners throughout the EP. This debut effort proves he has a penchant for providing the essential summer records.
‘Midnight Tales’, released last Friday (14th July), marks another exciting milestone in VibeZ’ solo career. Prepare to witness his career flourish in 2023 and beyond! Have a listen below…
BITE THE BOXER‘s latest single ‘Rituals’ marks a new genre and direction for UK-based producer, this time going deeper and darker than before…
‘Rituals’ evokes an unsettling atmosphere with a slight glimmer of hope and light shining through the darkness. Within the music there are hints of horror movies and early first-person shooter games such as Quake, the latter of which was scored by a long-time influence on the music of Bite The Boxer, Nine Inch Nails.
What started off as an anonymous synthwave project in early 2020, as a way of sharpening his music production skills during lockdown, Bite The Boxer has transformed into a multi-genre, single-person, DIY production project spanning industrial altpop, synthwave, cyberpunk, ambient, chillwave, lo-fi.
His debut album The ’86 Sound was released in August 2020, followed by a glut of singles and the breakout EP – ‘A Stream Becomes A River’, released on 15th October 2021. On the back of the success of A Stream… Bite The Boxer moved to a slightly more commercial, yet alternative sound for widely-praised single, ‘Forgotten’, in April 2022 and Like ‘A Ghost’ in June 2022. Many of these singles received international radio airplay, as well as being picked up by BBC Introducing.
UK rapper QUAD ZERIMAR takes another step on his world tour, this time to melodically describe his experience in Cyprus with single, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’.
A vibrant, dreamy fusion fusion of pop and hip-pop, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ references the infamously amazing cypriot sunsets, local gastronomy and Quad Zerimar takes a relaxing, but deep dive into the aquatic life of the island. The cover art is inspired by the film ‘Avatar – The Way of Water’ and the catchy hook of the song narrates a vision of the underwater life in Cyprus… one reminiscent of the Metkayina clan in Avatar.
The follow-up to his single, ‘Madeira’, which pays homage to the island, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ has been recognised by Cyprus tourist websites and shared to accompany videos of the island. The melodic single has gained over 350 followers on Spotify and was chosen for a playlist with over 145,000 listeners. Have a listen below…
Released via MiParis Music label, THE JEFF ADAMS EXPERIENCE provides a smooth jazz instrumental titled ‘Love Like Tomorrow’, a perfect ode to cherish the time with close friends and loved ones, as tomorrow is never promised.
Leading the way with the smooth delicate flow of the piano keys, multi-instrumentalist Jeff Adams is joined by a team of award-winning musicians who has worked with some of the biggest and reputable names in the music industry, which features Stellar- awarding guitarist Alvin White (Patti Labelle, Ledis, Lalah Hathaway), international/ most sought after saxophonist Carl Cox, (Smokey Robinson, Maysa Leak, Gerald Veasley and Incognito), Drummer Gorden Campbell (Beyonce, Jessica Simpson and Ne-Yo) and Bassist Mark A. Walker (Will Downing, Maysa, Yolanda Adams).
‘Love Like Tomorrow’ was written and produced by MiParis label owner and executive producer Michael Upshaw, with Jeff Adams as co-producer and writer.
The single forms part of ‘MiParis Smooth Jazz Compilation Vol.1’, which is out now on all music platforms. The seven-track project includes Mark A. Walker’s highly received singles, ‘Duke’s Stroll’ and ‘Let Me Breathe’. Featuring awarding-trumpeter/arranger Phil Lassiter, ‘Duke’s Stroll spent four consecutive weeks at number one on UK’s CHBN radio playlists as well as receiving firm radio support across the UK. The soothing vibes of ‘Let Me Breathe’ was on constant rotation on radio stations across the globe.
Coming from a family of musicians, it comes to no surprise that Jeff Adams’ passion for music came at an early age. As a child, he would create an instrument from any object he could find! This led Jeff Adams receiving a set of bongos as a present at the age of just four.
Just like any other creditable artist in the US, Jeff Adams musical journey started at his local church, where he learned to play the piano, drums and bass guitar. Jeff’s passion for music ventured outside of the church walls and into the recording arena as an engineer and producer, live sound engineer, and professional musician.
Although he broaden his horizons outside the church, Jeff’s love and support for God and his church did not stray away for long. He currently serves as Music/Band Director at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Washington, DC, where he had the opportunity to work many artists including: the late Darryl Coley, the late Walter Hawkins, Fantasia Barrino, Lisa Page Brooks, Vickie Winans, Marvin Sapp, the late LaShun Pace, James Hall, Jessica Reedy, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen ClarkSheard, Twinkie Clark, Sherri Jones-Moffet, Beverly Crawford, VaShawn Mitchell, Donnie McClurkin and Shirley Caesar.
The Jeff Adam’s Experience’s single ‘Love Like Tomorrow’ is available now across all music platforms.
Nigerian R&B/Afro-fusion sensation HERMEZ unveils ‘Militant’, a smooth and sultry R&B cut that serves as the first release of 2023 for the Atlanta-born star.
Following the success of his debut album ‘OASIS’, which featured Suté Iwar, AYLØ, Tim Lyre, and MOJO AF and garnered close to one million streams, Hermez continues to impress. ‘Militant’ showcases a new silky sound serving as a heartfelt confession and ode to a lover. With his undeniable talent and upcoming releases being readied, Hermez remains a captivating force in the R&B/Alté realm, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next musical offering…
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