British R&B newcomer FABIAN SECON makes his second entry to NEW LEASE MUSIC and continues to tease new music. The singer-songwriter from London delivers a highly addictive, smooth track, Fallin, produced by one of the hottest production teams in the UK right now Splurgeboys (Skepta/Fekky/Bonkaz), Lucas Secon and Mintman.
So enter the weekend on a chilled tip and check out Fallin’
With fellow Owl Life Entertainment recruits (pictured), KING DICE O comes double the force with TWO out-of-sight-tracks.
Intrigued? Well start off with Formation. This four-minute banger displays the street poet and the gang hard at work – and at their very best. The rhythmic ‘gong’ with an intermittent electronic drive is finished off with on-point wordpay from each member. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
With an after hours groove coupled with chocolate-smooth delivery to match Body Part is the type of track is definitely for the bedroom department (use your imagination!)
If these releases tick all the boxes, it’s well worth checking out KING DICE O‘s latest mixtape, The Life Vol.2: The Quiet Storm right here.
Ahead of the release of his EP, Over Everything, AMIR DRIVER covers Fat Joe & Remy Ma’s latest hit All The Way Up. Floating over the newly released single, Driver gives reason why he feels he’s in Virginia’s discussion of top artist, mentions local award show snubs & displays lyrical dexterity with entertaining flair.
Over Everything is out now on iTunes…but before you go, check out the video to All The Way Up
Soulful singer-on-the-rise DWAINE HAYDEN made it to the interview seat this month – his spin on Shawn Mendes’ hit, Stitches made you guys toe curl with pure pleasure – and it’s time to find more about this super powerhouse, who appeared on the The Voice UK.
NLM: First of all, thank you for agreeing to do an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC.
DH: It’s my pleasure, thanks for having me.
NLM: Earlier this year, you took on Shawn Mendes’ hit Stitches. What was the public’s reception on the cover?
DH: Yeah I did, it was great to sing. I enjoyed covering it and putting my own twist on it, to be fair i got quite a lot of comments saying that they liked how I made it my own.
NLM: You were on this year’s The Voice UK with Pamola Faith as your judge. Was it like working alongside the eccentric singer?
DH: It was an amazing experience, I can’t lie. Having watched these type of shows before i always wanted to have a go but never went for it. Now I’m honestly glad i did, Paloma’s awesome, very wise and knows her stuff but fully on the banta too, she’s funny.
NLM: Tell us what projects you’re working on at the moment?
DH: Right now I’m taking the opportunities that have been presented to me, getting the chance to really hone my sounds and take it to the next level. I’m working on my own EP at the moment which is totally new. I’ve always featured on tracks or backings for artists but to be doing a me project excited me even further.
NLM: Were you in a group before you flying solo?
DH: Yeah I’ve been a busy body! I’ve worked as part of a vocal duo for a while and was part of a band as one of the lead vocalist before.
NLM: How would describe your sound to potential fans? Would you compare yourself to any of your music influences of today?
DH: Smooth, Soulful, Fun.
NLM: If you had a choice to collaborate with just ONE mainstream artist, who would it be and why?
DH: That’s so hard to answer as there’s so many right now, but I’ll say years and years, I like what they are doing.
NLM: If you were granted three wishes to change the music industry today, what would they be?
DH: Ooooh nice question. Well ok then, 1. To bring music back to a state where it’s more about the enjoyment than the money; 2. That contracts weren’t so scary; 3. And MJ (Michael Jackson) was still alive.
NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?
You can check me out @ http://www.DwaineHayden.com,
Instagram – @DwaineHayden
Twitter – @DwaineHayden
Singer/Songwriter ANTONIA REDDING described her sound as ‘worldwide pop’, displayed through her latest full-length album, I Find Myself Here.
Worldwide pop is essentially a soothing fusion of the acoustic guitar (giving off that real folklore feel) with drums producing beautiful hints of African-influenced rhythms – all completed by Redding’s rich and equally soothing vocals (think of a female version of Paul Simons.)
This is a perfect collection for those lazy Sunday afternoons. A full version of I Find Myself Here is available on iTunes.
Must Listens: Backdrop, Toorelyay, The Words We Choose, Only Name, No Beginning No End, Alone To Reunite
