Tag: BBC 1Xtra

New Track: Switch Up – Marcelle Adrianna (ft. Monique Amarylis)

Vocal powerhouse and ever rising R&B talent MARCELLE ADRIANNA delivers her latest soulful single ‘Switch Up’ featuring Monique Amarylis.

‘Switch Up’ comes off the back of her spellbinding EP ‘THE PROLOGUE’ which unearthed a handful of tracks that grabbed the attention of global gatekeeper to R&B, DJ Ace, who supported Marcelle on his BBC Radio 1Xtra show. The EP also saw Pride Magazine highlight her as their ‘One to Watch’ whilst the likes of Neon Music stated that she “deserves to be heard by millions of people”. She has previously performed alongside the 1975 and collaborated with Melissa Steel, so it is safe to say she is ticking a lot of boxes.

Delving into feel-good, old-school R&B goodness MARCELLE ADRIANNA showcases her signature riffs and succulent harmonies as nostalgic and contemporary flavours twist into a genuine R&B sound. With a bouncy backdrop, Marcelle and Monique, who are good friends beyond the studio, showcase their chemistry and put their real life conversations to life, providing an honest insight into the dynamics of relationships.

Born and raised in Toronto, Monique is another star in the making. Last year marked the release of her debut offering ’Falling in Love Again’ and ‘Switch Up’ is the follow-up single, which sees the two talents vocals effortlessly entwining…check it out below…

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Song of the Day: Triple – Madison Paris (Feat. Bobii Lewis)

Following a fruitful 2018, seductive songstress MADISON PARIS drops her latest single ‘Triple’ featuring London singer Bobii Lewis into today’s spotlight.

Having launched herself into the scene just over a year ago, Madison has already proven that she’s here to stay with supporting slots for Cadet and M.O, being the face of Footasylum’s Nike Utility Boot campaign, as well as an undeniable series of massive tracks ‘Excuse’, ‘Rum & Wine’ (which was BBC 1Xtra’s Introducing Track of the Week) and her most recent heater ‘Oh Mama’ featuring Micah Million. She is most certainly carrying on this trajectory into 2019 with new banger ‘Triple’, which see’s Madison deliver her trademark spicy vocals over a passionate trap-infused instrumental courtesy of Sokari.

With the track gaining an US radio premiere by LA based, on air personality and member of the budding YesJulz! empire, Alaysia Navarro on Dash Radio, as well as a UK premiere from BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Ace, ‘Triple’ shows her impressive ability to blend genres including R&B, pop and trap is well-received not only in her home turf but in the lucrative LA scene.

Check out the video for the seductive ‘Triple’ below:

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Song of the Day: Boss Mode – Grim Sickers (ft Bowzer Boss)

Already picking up wicked support from DJ Target at BBC 1Xtra, the ‘Grime Shutdown’ and ‘Red Bull Grime + UK Rap’ playlists at Spotify and featuring in i-D’s ‘Best New Music’ playlist, GRIM SICKERS drops the first track – ‘Boss Mode’ – taken off his forthcoming ‘Icons Only’ mixtape, set to drop this Friday (29th March).

Get the taste of the forthcoming mixtape below…

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New Track: Come Over – Ricardo Williams (ft. Teedra Moses)

It’s been a while since RICARDO WILLIAMS graced his powerhouse instrument on the blog –  but he’s now back in impeccable style with his first single of 2019, ‘Come Over’. Out today on all download/streaming sites, William’s latest offering serves as a teaser to his eagerly awaited EP ‘Intermission’.

Co-produced by Nayla ‘Sillkey’ Nyassa who has produced tracks for the likes of Craig David, Jacob Banks and Vanessa White, ‘Come Over’ will sure heighten the hype of his forthcoming EP as the smooth after hours joint features Grammy-nominated R&B queen Teedra Moses, who undeniably, gives the remix a new lease of life.

2018 was a big year for Williams with the release of new music to various live performances. This Included supporting Faith Evans on her UK tour and recently being signed to the label Recordbox spearheaded by BBC Radio (1Xtra) DJ ACE.

2019 has only just got into full swing but expect to see and hear so much more from the big man of R&B from here on out.

You know you want to…hit the play button on ‘Come Over’ below:

 

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Song of the Day: Caesar – Frenzy

Hailing from my neck of the woods – Hackney, baby! – FRENZY comes right through with his first single of 2019 entitled ‘Caesar’, taken from upcoming project ‘Heat of The Moment’.

Produced by Eyes, this new track is nothing short of his trademark – combining a multitude of genres to create a unique and dark hip-hop vibe – which underpins the east London rapper’s matter-of-fact lyricism.

The youngster’s catalogue of music, which reflects his life struggles and seeing close ones locked up or killed in his community, has raised eyebrows from major music tastemakers as well as generating loyal support from BBC 1Xtra DJs Jeremiah Asiamah and Robert Bruce.

Hailed as a local celebrity for his charity work and a mentor for his music to young aspiring artists, FRENZY also runs a workshop called Fast Forward which provides free studio time, production and engineering, which this time has resulted in a compilation titled ‘Fast Forward Vol. 1’.

Check out his first drop of the year below:

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