Since the release of single ‘Leave Me Be’ last year, I was eagerly waiting for CHERRI V to drop her EP, ‘Brown Eyed Soul Vol 1’…
…And finally it’s here! As featured in the aforementioned single, the eight-track set boasts the presence of reggae/dub heavy(ish) bass with lucid flow of modern R&B, before switching up to a 90s-inspired slow jam with a slight lick of gospel, through ‘Snapchat Mistress’.
The collection then filters to a faultless piano-led performance through, ‘Situationship’ where you experience and undoubtedly appreciate the true beauty and purity of this London songbird’s well-poised vocals.
Featuring guest vocalists, Sincerely Wilson – who duets with CHERRI V in ‘Situationship’ – and the legendary singer Terri Walker, ‘Brown Eyed Soul Vol 1’ is definitely worth the lengthy wait. Not the one to pass up; check it out below…
Must Listens: (it was REALLY hard to decide) Leave Me Be, Situationship, Swimming
Following on from the release of lead single ‘What Should I Do’ in April, producers Mike Mago and Rogerseventytwo – aka MIKE ROGERS – have revealed their second single ‘Loose Ideas’ featuring JONES, Tiggs da Author and MYBADD.
‘Loose Ideas’ is a soulful affair, enlisting the darling vocals of London-born artist Cherie Jones – more commonly known as JONES – the effortless flow of Tiggs da Author; not forgetting vocal, songwriting & production contributions from MYBADD.
With the release of the third single ‘Pretty Ones’ on the horizon, as well as the full release of the EP – stay tuned as MIKE ROGERS prove that they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
Delivering an incredible visual, laden with special effects, intense colour and impeccable detail, A.M. SNiPER sets his brand new video apart and stamps both class and business all over it as ‘Supreme’ makes its debut across GRM Daily and WORLDSTARHIPHOP.
Collaborating with Ayo Beatz for both the production and a feature on the record, which has already amassed over quarter million Spotify streams, A.M. SNiPER reveals another new look in his ever-evolving appearance. Looking svelte, relaxed and uber chic, the rapper flips from the mysterious as he’s seen bandana clad in a designer jacket to donning a gold grill, in a kicked back denim style, enhancing the visual vibe and overall aesthetic of this masterpiece.
Whilst a mainstay to UK music and first establishing his name in the very roots of the UK garage and grime scene, recent years, and his expansion as an artist have seen A.M. SNiPER’s popularity soars to new heights. His most recent single ‘Send For Me’ has amassed over one million streams to date whilst on YouTube the video is on its way to four million views. Previous records, including his collaboration with The Game for ‘Foreign Dreams’ has surpassed half a million streams and his social networks are spiralling upwards with more than 166k people regularly tuning in to his Instagram updates.
Earning a reputation for his skilful lyricism and seamless flow, as well as his entrepreneurial mindset and attack, A.M. SNiPER demonstrates why he is leading the international Rap movement on his ‘Supreme’ release.
Available to watch now, ‘Supreme’ can also be accessed across all major music-streaming services….Check out the video.
If you’re a fan of real gritty rock music with a kick of funk, well Zac Taylor – aka – VAN BELLMAN‘s first single, ‘I Hate To See You This Way’ may well be your new favourite.
The theme of ‘I Hate To See You This Way’ focuses on the pain of watching someone you love go down a dark road, witnessing them self-destruct. “It means a lot to me as both a lyrical and sonic story,” said Taylor, who also produced the track at the legendary Mission Sound Studios in Brooklyn. With influences from Kurt Cobain to Jeff Buckley, Taylor’s offering possesses the accusatory growl of the chorus which instantly pulls you into the sensitive moments in between the roars.
The Brooklyn-based musician, who once played the guitar with multi-platinum band American Authors, is shaping to be a respected collaborator and songwriter in the NYC music scene.
So sure to look out for VAN BELLMAN as he comes at you with boisterous tunes with hard-hitting lyrics one by one….
NEW LEASE MUSIC caught up with frontman of YVES AND THE TALENT Yves Gravel, whose single ‘Montreal’ was named Song of the Week in January by the blog. If you don’t know this Canadian band, I HIGHLY recommend you check out their discography – these guys sure know how to put the rock and roll into folk music…
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC.
YG: All the pleasure is mine. We need more blogs like this!
NLM: So what have you been up to on the music circuit?
YG: In recent months, I had the opportunity to play live on the radio which was a great experience. We had a couple shows here in Calgary which were instrumental in establishing our new sound; A departure from all acoustic to electric (with drums).
NLM: Your single’ Montreal’ was named Song of the Week by NEW LEASE MUSIC. What was the public reception of the single?
YG: It’s certainly one of people’s favourite being that it is very high-energy and backed up by an incredible performance from our fiddler Niki Romeril. I have since introduced a French part to the chorus and working with a rapper to mix things up. Stay tune for the next remix!
NLM: What was your inspiration for writing ‘Montreal’?
YG: It is definitely an ode to Montreal; a source of inspiration which I re-discovered 20 years after leaving the city. It’s falling in love all over again with this muse, leaving the listener wondering if certain lines are about the city or lovers. A mystery I intend to keep alive😉
NLM:So how would you describe your sound to potential fans?
YG:There is certainly some folk influences in the sound but not so much in my writing. It has been described as Edgy-Folk but Indie could also be a label. I’d rather say it’s very “Yves”!
NLM: If you had to collaborate with ONE mainstream artist, who would it be?
As a lifelong Leonard Cohen fan it would have to be him on a personal level. But sound wise I would have to say Arcade Fire because of their broad range of styles including an electronic angle.
NLM: If you had three wishes to change the music industry today, what would they be?
YG: Make tickets more affordable to live events, more emphasis on lyrics (rather than catchy hooks) and open music lover’s mind to more “unknown” artists.
NLM: So what are your plans for this year?
YG: We’re currently shopping for a producer to get into the studios in 2019! And in the immediate future, we will be performing live with the whole band on the University of Calgary radio station this fall while promoting our next show. As for myself, more writing.
NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?
YG: My website is currently under construction (yvesandthetalent.com) so Instagram @YvesAndTheTalent.
NLM: Finally, if music didn’t exist, what profession would you do?
YG: Novelist or Sommelier. Although those are 2 things that are fun to do simultaneously; Drinking good wine while writing!
