Ricardo Williams returns with ‘Are We Good,’ an emotional bop exploring the complexities of love

It’s not a comeback, it’s not a return.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter RICARDO WILLIAMS never really went anywhere. He just decided to give other aspects of his life, like his family and the birth of his two new children, a little more attention.

I’ve been embracing life and stepping away to gain more experiences,” Ricardo explains. “Now, I’m back and better equipped to showcase my art.” ‘Are We Good’ is the first of many new songs to come, an honest story of love and relationships, told in Ricardo’s signature style.

“It’s an emotional bop,” Ricardo says. “If you’re not really listening to the words, you might not realize the depth of emotion in the lyrics. But in typical Ricardo fashion, I come out the bridge at the end of the song, pouring my heart out on my sleeve with lush R&B vocals.”

‘Are We Good’ was released on all digital streaming platforms on 1st October, Ricardo’s birthday. It marks the beginning of a new phase in his life and career.

Quote from Ricardo:

“I’m not calling it a comeback. I never really went anywhere. I just decided to give other aspects of life more attention, like my family and my kids. Now, I’m back and better equipped to showcase my art. ‘Are We Good’ is the first of many to come. It’s an honest story of love and the complexities of relationships. The song was out on October 1st, which is my birthday, and I really wanted to put something out on my birthday to kind of signal the next phase of my life.”

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Birmingham Artist Lyco Returns With New Single ‘Crème De La Crème’ ft. Camidoh

The UK and Africa come together for a beautiful blending of sounds for LYCO and CAMIDOH‘s new single ‘Crème de la Crème’.

Nigerian born, UK raised singer/songwriter Lyco has been steadily releasing singles such as ‘Ice N Rum’ and ‘Gucci’ with artists such as Lotto Boyzz, Sneakbo, Ivorian Doll and 2Face, building a reputation for his melodic, smooth tracks.

His new single is a flavoursome, sexy, Summer sizzler with Lyco and Camidoh bringing Afrobeats vibes. Weaving in-between lyrics smoothly for a beautiful, mesmerising single, the two artists vocals fit perfectly together.

Lyco says on the track: “Creme de la Creme is a double edge sword. On one hand to the listener that isn’t paying full attention and is just enjoying beautiful melodies it’s a light-hearted summer song. On the other hand those who really take in what I’m saying will immediately feel the sensual nature of the adult themes I’m trying to describe with nuance. Truly the best of both worlds.”

LYCO is a multi-genre singer-songwriter hailing from Birmingham, United Kingdom. Being Nigerian born LYCO has been able to concoct beautiful new dramatic flavours into Afrobeat universe. He has written for the likes of Steff London, Ivorian Doll and Birmingham’s own Lotto Boyzz.

LYCO has also found massive success on the Tik Tok platform amassing over 100,000 followers through his comedy and documentary skits which has expanded his fanbase globally preparing the way for international success on all fronts.

Former known from Birmingham’s “LYCO X WXYNE” duo, LYCO has branched out in pursuit of a solo career to further express and deliver ground-breaking melodies that will transcend the Afrobeats movement both locally and abroad.

Listen to ‘Crème de la Crème’ below…

Song of the Day: Don’t Tease Me – Miss La Familia

MISS LA FAMILIA presents Lala her soft alter ego, re-emerging into the industry redefining her sound and rediscovering herself and her music.

Kicking off with her first single ‘Don’t Tease Me’ produced by Ebenezer, Lala brings the international vibes sonically blending Afrobeats and R&B, also bringing American artist QPSkii to feature for a strong female led track.

A sultry, sexy, summer banger that showcases Lala’s effortlessly smooth and silky vocals. QPSkii lends a harder edge to the track with her verse flipping the script.

‘Don’t Tease Me’ gives an insight into Lala’s new look and what’s to come from this unique artist.

Lala is poised to take the music industry by storm this year with several huge collaborations with music titans such as DJ Snake, Skrillex, Flo Dan, Bollywood luminary Tanishk Bagchi, and French sensation Vegeedream. Have a listen to ‘Don’t Tease Me’ plus video below…

Fast rising R&B/Pop sensation Vincent Darby releases new EP, ‘For When It’s Over’

R&B/pop sensation VINCENT DARBY releases his new EP ‘For When it’s Over’ after recently gracing stages and creating considerable industry buzz at SXSW, NYC, and at School Night (LA). The six song EP follows the release of his uptempo single ‘Rogue’ where Vincent paints a picture of the irresistible allure of forbidden love.

While ‘Rogue’ embodies Vincent’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of R&B and Pop, it also serves as the lead track off his new EP.

“I started the process back in 2016 and I called the EP FOR WHEN IT’S OVER to document what love/lust feels like within this generation of quick attention spans and dating apps,” says the British crooner of Jamaican descent with strong Canadian ties. “In a world of instant gratification, genuine fulfillment in love doesn’t really exist.”

The EP encapsulates these sentiments in under 20 minutes, reflecting on intense yet short-lived relationships, now normalized in our society. Darby emerges as a beacon of musical innovation in the Pop and R&B genres, drawing from his soulful upbringing to craft unforgettable melodies that captivate audiences worldwide.

Inspired by his British upbringing and Jamaican heritage and introduced to music at a young age by his radio DJ grandfather, Vincent’s journey has taken him from karaoke bars showcasing his electrifying voice; to a sold-out headline performance at The Jazz Cafe in London and a coveted spot at BBC Radio 1’s big weekend festival. With hits like ‘We Could Be’ resonating globally and earning acclaim from MTV and BET, Darby is on a fast track to solidify his position as a trailblazer captivating audiences note-by-note.

‘For When It’s Over’ was released last Wednesday (3rd April) via 7 Long Lane Entertainment, an independent label that has contributed to the success of artists including Billie Eilish, Eminem, Mariah Carey, and many

Why not check out ‘For When It’s Over’ below…

Must Listens: Rogue, Come Down, More

Marnz Malone drops new album, ‘Tina’s Boy’

Birmingham rapper MARNZ MALONE finally shares his 14-track project ‘Tina’s Boy’ earlier last month (9th February), after teasing us with some visuals, ‘Cold Hearted World 2’ and most recently ‘Ball 4 U’ taken from a previous project release.

‘Tina’s Boy’ is an eye-opener into the life of Marnz Malone with features such as Potter Payper, Bandokay, KayMuni & Marshall with all 14 tracks full of storytelling and the life he has lived. It’s shows off his laid-back style of rapping mixed with intricately delivered bars and verses. Marnz uses simple rap beats delivering inspirational, truthful, and heartfelt rhymes for his 3rd project full of wordplay.

Only starting to release music in August 2023, his career has blown up due to going viral and gaining a solid fanbase with co-signs from legends such as Giggs and Stormzy and Central Cee reposting his music.

The rising rapper who is currently in jail, has found his calling with music and will not let anything deter him from releasing. Why not listen to Marnz’s epic project below…

Must Listens: Roof Down, Went To War, Medusa’s Eyes, Napkin Deal, Forever Missing You, Smile For Me