Song of the Day: Hazy Baby – Movina

MOVINA‘s journey from contemplating a career in medicine to pursuing her passion for music is a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft. Despite initially opting for a pragmatic approach by pursuing finance to support her musical aspirations, Movina’s heart ultimately led her back to her true calling.

With a background in both Carnatic and Western classical music, Movina brings a rich tapestry of sounds and influences to her work. Her upbringing, steeped in the melodies of legends like Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, and A.R. Rahman, alongside icons such as Michael Jackson and Madonna, has shaped her distinctive musical style.

However, breaking into the mainstream music scene hasn’t been without its challenges. Movina acknowledges the competitive nature of the industry, especially as a South Asian artist navigating a predominantly Western market. Yet, she embraces her uniqueness as an asset, setting her apart from the crowd.

“I like the Indian beats and melodies. And it comes through in my music,” says Movina, whose love for her cultural heritage is evident in both her sound and aesthetic.

With ‘Hazy Baby,’ Movina invites us on a journey through her eclectic musical universe, where East meets West in a harmonious blend of sound and style. As she paves her own path, her star continues to rise, promising a future filled with endless possibilities.

Listen to ‘Hazy Baby’ below…

Rapper Tone Levels goes on a journey of self with album, ‘God Is Here’

TONE LEVELS is a self-made entrepreneur who has forged a unique route in life by fusing his interests and skills to reinforce a genuinely influential and motivating profession. His path to success has been paved with tenacity, diligence, and a strong desire to help others.

Using his skills as a rapper, he spreads messages about the power of healing, self-love, and happiness. He now has about 200k followers across his social media platforms, making him a popular speaker, advocate for holistic health and wellbeing, and thought leader in the community. He’s now aware that his voice is more than him, thanks to encouraging comments from people who could identify with his music.

Tone Levels returns with his brand-new hip-hop album, ‘God Is Here’. The 15-track compilation documents his spiritual awakening where he states that he is ‘coming into the knowingness of self’. As soon as he realised that his actions, words, and thoughts shape his world, he began to adjust to this realisation. Around this time he also delved into journaling to explore shadow work. He began to heal the inner child within himself, knowing himself better, and dive into deeper depths of his soul and entire being.

Tone Levels’ musical journey reflects a deep passion for storytelling. Instrumentally rich and evocative, ‘God Is Here’, showcases his beautifully arranged flows. The vulnerability throughout the album serves as a metaphor for his growth and resilience both as a person and as an artist.

The seamlessly R&B and hip-hop infused tracks showcase Tone Levels’ masterful music abilities and talents creating a compelling collection of songs. He effortlessly channels his positive energy through the flows that he keeps present throughout this stunning album. He embraces the complexity and depth providing listeners with a captivating musical experience on, God Is Here.

The album’s focus track ‘The Original Woman’ is a highly vibrational and inspirational offering. Tone Levels sent the beat to Londrelle who stated that he felt in his spirit to speak to the women on, God Is Here. He tapped into his heart chakra and spoke about how he feels toward black women and his love for them.

On the song, Tone Levels says, “It is about uplifting the black woman. Speaking life and power into the black woman. Killing off the sex war (women vs men) and stepping up as men to let the black women know how much they mean to us men and how proud we are. Growing up around nothing but women allowed me to grow a different type of love and appreciation for black women. We love you, we see you, we appreciate you, we value you, we honor you, we cherish you.”

Listen to ‘God Is Here’ below…

Must Listens: God Is Here, The Original Woman, To Sit With The Kings, Anybody Out There, No Holster Freestyle

Song of the Day: Prescription – J-Queezy

‘Prescription’ is J-QUEEZY‘s first single of 2024 which focuses on him keeping his vision clear as he secures the bag. Very motivational for all hustlers who are hungry to increase their bank accounts and enjoy the finer things in life…

‘Prescription’ is out now across various music platforms…why not check out the video for the slamming joint below…

Listen To Hermez’s Sensuous New Single, ‘Militant’

Nigerian R&B/Afro-fusion sensation HERMEZ unveils ‘Militant’, a smooth and sultry R&B cut that serves as the first release of 2023 for the Atlanta-born star.

Following the success of his debut album ‘OASIS’, which featured Suté Iwar, AYLØ, Tim Lyre, and MOJO AF and garnered close to one million streams, Hermez continues to impress. ‘Militant’ showcases a new silky sound serving as a heartfelt confession and ode to a lover. With his undeniable talent and upcoming releases being readied, Hermez remains a captivating force in the R&B/Alté realm, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next musical offering…

Check out ‘Militant’ below…

Precious releases sultry Sapphic R&B/Pop track ‘Her Spell’ + Summer EP

Taken from her highly anticipated summer EP ‘Babe, Come Outside’, which released on Saturday (May 13), rising pop artist PRECIOUS dishes up her new single, ‘Her Spell’, an electrifying Sapphic pop anthem, intended to captivate listeners with its runway-worthy fierceness and bring them to tap into their own sensual power. With her bubbly aesthetic and early 2000’s influences, Precious brings a fresh and dreamy vibe to the queer pop music scene.

Having previously been featured in Sesi Mag and Pop Passion Blog this year, as well as collaborated with exciting names in music such as rising rapper Baby Tate and actor/singer Rotimi, Precious has built a dedicated online following, which she calls her “gumdrops”, and she has garnered over 100k of them on Tik Tok. As a black queer artist, Precious is committed to representing underrepresented voices in pop music.

Her EP ‘Babe, Come Outside’ showcases Precious’ growth as an artist, as she takes full control by writing and producing all of the tracks, including the infectious single ‘Her Spell’.

To complement the release of ‘Her Spell’, Precious will be releasing a visually stunning music video that captures the EP’s essence and embraces a dreamy pink aesthetic…but for now, check out the spell-binding single below…