EP Review: Suburban View – Sub Blue

Don’t mean to give the game away too early here – but you’re going to read about one of the most promising artists coming out of the UK – SUB BLUE. Just the announcement of his latest EP thrilled me with excitement…cannot believe it’s taken me so long to write a review – but here goes…

At such a young age (I think he’s in his early twenties), the liverpublican mastered his spin on R&B, incorporating mostly atmospheric electronic, hip-hop-esque (as featured in track ‘Summer’) and experimental tones. I have to admit I was expecting some of the moody and bluesy stuff from his previous offerings ‘Hype Like Supreme’. However ‘Take A Picture’ filled that personal satisfaction with its tilitating take of 90s R&B (think Usher).

Having said that, the experimental tones  are a great contributor to this set and sees the youngster pushing the boundaries a little further with the soulful genre. This guy is not to be tossed away by the wasteside – and nor is his EP.

Check – him  – out – below:

Must Listen: Take A Picture, Summer

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Song of the Day: You’re Crazy – Jodie Abacus

Described by many as Thundercat meets Stevie Wonder, Future-soul artist  JODIE ABACUS  released an ode to all crazy ex-partners, coming in the shape of single ‘You’re Crazy’, taken from his forthcoming debut LP.

The South-London singer has been causing a stir since the early days of ‘I’ll Be That Friend’ & ‘Good Feeling’, with Abacus winning hearts at BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra – not to mention key tastemaker support from the likes of i-D, Pigeons & Planes and Noisey.

His forthcoming LP was inspired by “the worst, mental, fuck-with-my-head year” which saw the singer break-up with a girlfriend of five years and suffer a near-death experience with pneumonia – Jodie now lives with the attitude that he “must be able to take shit and grow flowers”.

Over the coming months, JODIE ABACUS will deliver additional tracks from the album – with a full LP release date to be announced soon….

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New Music Video: Eyes – Nuex

On the heels of their debut Affectus EP, DC-based electronic-pop duo NUEX share their gripping new video for single ‘Eyes’. Directed by Abraham Vilchez-Moran, the video tells the story of a young black teen struggling to understand the dysfunctionality of life at home. With his mind, he lets the darkness pass through him in the form of what he believes to be his older self. The choreography is representative of his inner turmoil.

Revered for their dark, experimental sound, NUEX has garnered acclaim from the likes of Afropunk, BlackBook, Saint Heron and Galore. Comprised of singer-songwriter Camille Michelle Gray and drummer-producer Teddy Aitkins, Affectus is a five-track collection that fuses haunting synths with kick-clap, hip-hop influenced rhythms.

After forming in 2014 and recording demos in the basement of Camille’s house just days after meeting, the duo honed in on a unique chemistry that would eventually define their sound and lead to the release of their debut singles ‘Lights Off’ and ‘I Make Bones’.

Check out the duo’s latest ‘unique chemistry’ below:

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New Track: Beast Boy – Jay Portal x DBLCRSS

Hailing from Hamilton – a city in Ontario – DBLCRSS and JAY PORTAL are hell-bent on injecting some serious fire into their hometown’s near non-existent hip-hop scene with brand new single,  ‘Beast Boy’

Although their latest effort is a hip-hop track that boasts an infectiously boisterous bass, the Canadian youngsters wanted to produce accompanied visuals that’s not the typical rap video – so there’ll be no feature of video babes twerking in the clubs with champagne poured all over them (sorry guys!)

‘Beast Boy’, the first release from their debut EP ‘Hell Is Where The Heart Is’, out now on all streaming/downloading sites.

Check out the video below:

 

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Premiere: I’m Good For You (Workelius Remix) – Zangba

ZANGBA‘s hip-hop and R&B gem, ‘I’m  Good For You’ – which features the mesmerising vocals of California’s R&B/soul singer Maskerade – received a refreshing makeover from Swedish producer Workelius. With its ultra-pounding baseline, flirtatious raps and soulful vocals, this dance-friendly banger is ripe for radio airplay and is guaranteed to get heads bopping and feet tapping.

‘I’m Good For You’ documents that  flirtatious relationship between a man and a woman. Speaking of the single, ZANGBA says: ” Once the carefree and flirtatious period is over, the guy quickly realises that his love interest is a much better fit than his past girlfriends, making her the perfect wife material. The kale greens, which is pictured on the cover art, symbolises they’re a great fit.”

The original version of ‘I’m Good For You’ is featured on ZANGBA’s debut mixtape, entitled, ‘Hip-Hop, Soul, and R&B’. The ten-track project is smothered with a nostalgic flair and layered with classic raps and a delicious dose of soul music.

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ZANGBA is a Long Island-based award-winning author, celebrity blogger, conscious
emcee, and Editor-in-Chief at Bong Mines Entertainment, LLC. His creative works
have been featured on major media outlets such as FOX 5, NBC, Today, Fox and
Friends, Kathy Lee and Hoda, ABC, Daily Mail (UK), and Essence Magazine.
He recently received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from
Congressman Charles B. Rangel for his literary achievements, commitment to
strengthening the nation and making a difference through volunteering service in urban communities.

‘I’m Good For You (Workelius Remix)’ is out from TODAY on all steaming/download sites. Check it out below:

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