Glad to have R&B hot property QUINCY back with a old school favour entitled ‘Special’, featuring the sweet and alluring vocals of Ryan Destiny.
‘Special’ is now available on all download/streaming sites…but for now, check it out below:
Song of the Day: Honey Bee – RVBY
Following the release of her debut track ‘L.O.V.E’, pop artist RVBY brings on a vibrant single entitled ‘Honey Bee’ via Funnel Music.
The first of a series of singles, ‘Honey Bee’ demonstrates the fun and unique energy of the Bristol native singer. Her quirky, cutting edge pop sound is highlighted in her clever song writing, catchy rhythms and upbeat production.
“Honey Bee is about big dreamers.” states RVBY. “But when those people get caught up in the daily routine of their working lives it can stop the colour from coming in. I wrote this song to say I have the same big dream and I’m going to try and make it a reality.”
RVBY‘s debut ‘L.O.V.E’ was included in Amazon Music’s ‘Girl Squad’ playlist, as well as receiving support from Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing. No stranger to the live circuit, she performed 20 university shows for Coffee House Sessions last year, and more recently supported Self Esteem at Ramsgate Music Hall in Kent.
So put a little colour in your life and listen to ‘Honey Bee’ below:
New Track: Nowhere – Bryan Joon
Coming off his debut self titled project, Korean Singer-songwriter BRYAN JOON released new single, ‘Nowhere’. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Bryan immigrated to the United States where he studied music theory and voice in Connecticut. After High School, Bryan moved to New York City to study with the celebrity vocal instructors including Diddy’s Making The Band series coach Ankrah.
Bryan has performed across the East Coast. In 2016, he won 1st place in the Ankrah Connection Edition competition. Since then he has performed at notable venues such as the Highline Ballroom, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar, and the legendary Sounds Of Brazil where big names such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Kanye West, and more have graced the stage.
2018 saw Bryan released his self titled album, ‘Bryan Joon’, which is a testimonial about the trails of love and love lost. Written by Joon himself, ‘Nowhere’ is about staying true to someone’s true love – no matter how hard times may get in the relationship.
Stay tuned for more on Bryan Joon this year…for now, check out the video for ‘Nowhere’.
Song of the Day: I Can’t Remember My Name – Snotty Nose Rez Kids (ft. Shanks Sioux)
Following their debut on the blog with single, ‘Creator Made Me An Animal’, SNOOTY NOSE REZ KIDS continue to bring on the aggressive and assertive energy through latest track, ‘I Can’t Remember My Name.’
“I Can’t Remember My Name suggests we are lost and don’t understand our position in this new world, but the lyrics tell the opposite. Instead of being consumed by society, we preserve everything that makes us Indigenous by staying true to ourselves through all the bullshit.” – SNOOTY NOSE REZ KIDS
‘I Can’t Remember My Name’ is from ‘their new album, ‘TRAPLINE’, released last Friday (10th May.)
Check out their video below, directed by Ben Knechtel (Carly Rae Jepsen).
Interview with: Shiraz Hempstock
Introducing SHIRAZ HEMPSTOCK, the young songbird who made an impressive entry on the blog with single, ‘Simmer Down’. As one of the most exciting artists to have come out of the UK, who received support from the likes of BBC 1xtra and BBC Radio One, it’s only natural that NEW LEASE MUSIC hook up with the newcomer…
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. So what have you been up to in the music circuit?
SH: Released two tracks ‘Done The Dirty’ and ‘Simmer Down’ and have a track going out shortly being released on Pussyfoot Records called Rain, Tilt Ft Shiraz, going out on a couple of different mixes, which I’m really looking forward to as it’s a little bit different from my current stuff.
Also, I’ll be supporting Leee John from imagination at the Jam House Birmingham on 6th June.
NLM: Your single’ Simmer Down’ has been named Song of the Month by NEW LEASE MUSIC last month. What was the public reception of the single?
SH: The public reception of the song was amazing, it was taken on by BBC Introducing, who then forwarded it to BBC WM, Radio 1XTRA and BBC R1, it has a lot of following still.
NLM: What’s your inspiration behind the single?
SH: I don’t tend to have any inspo behind my songs, I tend to just write where my heart takes me. It tends to be an imaginative story that I make up there and then, I tend to dive in deep to any emotions this character may be feeling.
NLM: So how would you describe your sound to potential fans?
SH: My sound is very RnB pop.
NLM: If you had to collaborate with ONE mainstream artist, who would it be?
SH: If I had to collaborate with one mainstream artist it would be Drake as he uses a lot of Rnb and pop clips throughout his albums.
NLM: If you had three wishes to change the music industry today, what would they be?
SH: I don’t have any wishes for the music industry to change, but if there were to be one then it would be for everything to be fair.
NLM: So what are your plans for this year?
SH: My plans are to get an EP released hopefully, do a couple more gigs and festivals and to get myself out to the public eye more!
NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?
SH: Potential fans can contact me by my social media:
Instagram- @shirazhopee
Facebook- Shiraz Hempstock
Twitter- @officialshiraz
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1coP2ucjK8Twjn8RqNuXyg
NLM: Finally, if music didn’t exist, what profession would you do?
SH: If music didn’t exist I would be a prison/police officer.
