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Song of the Day: I’m Good – Miranda Joan

Canadian-born singer/songwriter MIRANDA JOAN‘s latest single, ‘I’m Good’ is where pop meets alt R&B in perfect harmony .

She confides on the release, “I wrote this song on the heels of a year that kicked my ass. It was a time when my mind, body and spirit had suffered, long and slow and I was looking for a place of peace where I could rest. Standing in the midst of the wreckage of that year, all I could see at the time was the damage, and so I wrote this song to remind myself of what still was; of the love that remained. It looked different now, but there was still so much there.”

Miranda Joan has found success sharing the stage with high profile artists including Andy Grammar, Lorde, Shawn Mendes and more. She has received acclaim from the likes of Consequence, NPR and LADYGUNN to name a few.

With ‘I’m Good’ Miranda Joan reminds us to take pleasure in the small things in life. Check it out below…

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Rapper OG Compass Drops Summer-Charged Track, ‘Sunny’.

After bursting onto the Canadian rap scene with his seminal debut EP Reign, breakouts tracks including ‘Tell Me What’s Up’ and ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’, and support from the likes of Billboard, Complex and Spotify, Toronto rap artist and producer OG COMPASS took a year-long hiatus in 2022 to plot his next move, hone his craft even further, and record his sophomore project. The Ontario native is back with a glorious new single titled ‘SUNNY’, as he officially announces his long-awaited and highly anticipated sophomore EP titled ‘Soleil’, which will be released at the end of the summer.

‘SUNNY’ is the lead single from OG Compass’ upcoming Soleil EP, and it sees OG invoking sunny days as he looks forward to the summer, while waxing lyrical about being able to enjoy new summer experiences, having escaped the traumas of his past life as a street soldier. The track was written and composed by OG Compass, with production from burgeoning 16-year-old beatsmith YoungSlashProd (May Wave$, LXNER), and it is driven by funky basslines, lush guitar licks, and OG Compass’ smooth cadence and infectious melodies, which all together make for a glorious rap offering.

Born and raised in Toronto to first generation Ghanaian immigrants, OG Compass has always been surrounded by amazing music, culture, and heritage, which continue to influence his artistic passion, creativity, and drive. As a child, he tapped into his musical curiosities by learning to play the piano and saxophone, and through his teenage years, he picked up a pen and pad to add lyricism and songwriting to his artistic repertoire – fast forward to 2023, and both endeavours have come together perfectly for OG Compass to reveal the exciting artist and producer that he is today. Check out ‘Sunny’ below…

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Watch Banggz’s Video For Track, ‘Placebo Effect.’

‘Placebo Effect’ is a surrealist and thought-provoking rap music video where BANGGZ delivers a poignant and introspective message about the arduous path of creatives within the music industry.

The two-minute production features evocative lyrics such as “I feel great already” interwoven with striking visual imagery of the Nigerian rapper’s blood-drenched body. Through the collaborative vision of Banggz and filmmaker Tani Olorunyomi, the video represents a remarkable response to the human condition and the industry’s insatiable thirst for exploiting artists for their commercial value. The song is part of a project titled ‘ttyl (an audio series)’ which was released last summer

Ottawa-based Banggz has gained recognition on various platforms such as CBC Canada, Ottawa Citizen, That Eric Alper, Tinnitist, Native Magazine, and Pulse Nigeria and has also opened for artists like WizKid, Pierre Kwenders, Asuquomo and KAR33M. Check out the video below…

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jetsetforevr Shares Brand New Single, ‘Stars’.

Toronto based artist JETSETFOREVR‘s taste for infectious melodies, dynamic songwriting and charisma has molded him into who he is today. While he encompasses various elements from different genres and influences in his own music, jetsetforevr’s sound is dynamic, fluid and authentically his.

His brand new track, ‘Stars’ (feat. Flowerboy) is quite literally about the moment when you see the stars beginning to align in your life. Oftentimes when working towards goals, or getting into a relationship the fruits of your labour seem so out of reach, but when everything becomes clear and the energies begin to align, you realize that you aren’t as far off as you once thought.

jetsetforevr will be releasing several singles packaged into two key EP’s which will put his matured sound and songwriting on full display…but for now, listen to ‘Stars’ below…

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5omerset Takes An Authentic Approach In New Single, ‘Desire’

5OMERSET takes his first step towards an acoustic singer-songwriter sound with brand new single ‘Desire’.

Written and produced by the man himself, ‘Desire’ takes form of a love note, which documents the ups and down of relationships and how feelings change over time – but as long as the love is true it will last forever. The warm plucks from the acoustic guitar, which exudes an authentically rich vibe, serves as the perfect backdrop for 5omerset’s soothingly comforting vocals.

Immediately compelling, ‘Desire’ was released yesterday (12th April) on various music platforms. Why not have a listen below…

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