Song of the Day: Morals – Nicky MacKenzie

The strange states we find ourselves in while growing are where NICKY MACKENZIE‘s soulful upcoming EP MORALS was born. Leaving behind the safe familiarity of adolescence, MORALS is an exploration of the emotional landscape the 23-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter has traversed in the years since her debut album, 2018’s Honeydew. In that time, MacKenzie has left her hometown, navigated shifting relationships, graced the stages of huge festivals, and played intimate shows. In the background, she’s worked on new collaborations and participated in prestigious songwriting workshops, constantly pushing the boundaries of her artistry. The tracks on MORALS are a record of this growth.

The EP’s title track, ‘Morals,’ is about being a people pleaser your whole life until you decide to start saying no and walk away from situations that don’t serve or even entertain you anymore. Your moral values change when you begin to prioritize yourself. You can blame your vices on others, or you can own up to them and decide to not care.

“I wanted to create something catchy that also has a deeper cathartic meaning to it. I think it’s a feeling everyone has eventually, needing to just let go of doubt and give in to your wants. I just wanted to give it a bit of a sassy tone” – Nicky MacKenzie

Why not check out the official video to ‘Morals’ below…

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Rapper Mike Th3 Situation drops infectious track, ‘Hard 4 Me’

Zimbabwe born, Australian based artist MIKE TH3 SITUATION releases new hip hop song ‘Hard 4 Me,’ is a blazing combination of pop, hip hop, and R&B, blending into a genre-defying masterpiece. This party club anthem is a sonic explosion of energy and passion, designed to ignite dance floors and captivate audiences worldwide.

Mike Th3 Situation is an emerging hip-hop and R&B artist based in Sydney, Australia. Born in Zimbabwe and now thriving in the multicultural music scene of Sydney, Mike‘s music is a fusion of raw emotion, cultural diversity, and undeniable talent. Listen to ‘Hard 4 Me’ below…

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Song of the Day: Shame – Annabel Gutherz

Canadian singer and songwriter ANNABEL GUTHERZ‘s latest single, ‘Shame,’is an open-hearted single about acknowledging and overcoming relationship insecurities. Underscored by full-bodied instrumentation, Annabel wields her sharp lyricism and sonorous vocals to explore anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt.

She elaborates, “‘Shame’ is about the ruminations that can arise about your partner’s former relationships and the invasive fears that often emerge as a result.”

‘Shame’ follows the success of her last single, ‘Eclipse,’ which continues to introduce listeners to Annabel’s unique blend of classic rock influences and modern pop sounds. ‘Shame’ was co-written with and produced by Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat) and Bret “Epic” Mazur (Crazy Town, Prince, The Black Eyed Peas).

Have a listen below…

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New York’s spitter Rayne Storm returns with six songs from ‘Storms Coming II’ mixtape

RAYNE STORM has officially dropped six songs off his popular mixtape ‘Storms Coming II’, the sequel to the series that began his career.

The 6 pack includes ‘Gettin’ Bizzy’, ‘Much More’, ‘Up Up Away’, ‘No Tomorrow’, ‘Revolution’ amd “Scorchers’.

Features include Loudpack Dash, Streatz Merdah, Sunny Lucas, Roy Dean, Scribe The Verbalist, Mankind Music Academy & Path P. Production is handled by Roy Dean, Jay Retro & Anno Domini Nation.

This is the first time these songs have been made available on major streaming services as the mixtape was previously exclusive to YouTube, Bandcamp and Audiomack. Be sure to get your hands and ears on these gems and check out the original mixtape which includes 21 total tracks! Check them out below…

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Song of the Day: Gundam – Danny Polo

It’s time to turn the lights down low as independent artist DANNY POLO‘s latest musical offering, ‘Gundam’ has a highly seductive lick of his signature Latin touch…

With vibrant Dominican and Colombian roots, Danny’s sound has already been on quite the journey. From Nashville to Los Angeles, he has been praised for his “pure flair, smooth flow and hot beats”, which earned him recognition from industry tastemakers like A&R Factory and Spotify, where his songs have previously been highlighted in New Music Friday Finland and Denmark, as well as Fresh Finds R&B and Latin. Multifaceted, he also achieved success as a producer and songwriter for esteemed artists such as CUBE, Devin Morrison and Landon Sears, solidifying his position as the “up next” talent, according to
iHeart Radio.

Ever dedicated to honoring his rich heritage, Polo recently traveled back and forth to Colombia, immersing himself in the cultural tapestry that fuels his artistic expression. The result is the mesmerizing ‘Gundam’, where Spanish and English share a passionate dance. Co-written with Sebastian Ferreira, the sultry track narrates the timeless tale of a distant rendezvous, embracing the fleeting yet intoxicating allure of a transient lover.

Elevating the auditory experience to new heights, ‘Gundam’ will be brought to life through visuals directed by the visionary Zarza, channeling the nostalgic aesthetic of yesteryear.

‘Gundam’ marks the latest chapter in Danny Polo’s musical odyssey, following the release of his album kahlo earlier this year…why not have a listen below…

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