New Track! Don’t Be Shy – Kane

Kane

As a preview to his debut album, KANE releases his silky smooth offering, Don’t Be Shy.

Oozing with soul and the makings of a sweet R&B slow jam, the British R&B singer showcases weak-at-the-knees vocal over a beat laden with classic guitar riffs and snares, with a more contemporary deep bass backline shining through that perfectly holds each aspect of the track together.

With an equally impressive video in the pipeline, KANE makes his mark with depth and quality to his work. The video, shot in his hometown of Tottenham in London, gives a sincere perspective of the singer and the song itself as the luscious, sweet vocal collides with the raw, inner-city visual surroundings. The result is that of authenticity and somehow gives a new edge to the record that you might have missed on listening.

He may only be in the early stages of his career but this upcomer already has quite a story that has propelled him to his current place in music. At the age of 17, he released his debut E.P Dreams, which resulted in him working with acclaimed songwriter Sam Hook (Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Mary J Blige) and releasing Turn It Up featuring Sneakbo. He then went on to perform at DJ Cameo’s Summer Love festival in Cyprus alongside Tinie Tempah before returning to the UK and performing with the likes of J Spades and U.S songstress, Ashanti, at the IndigO2.

Set to have a big impact on the music scene over the coming years, this cute face lays down some strong foundations for what is to come –  have a listen to Don’t Be Shy.

Today’s  song is Personal delivered by Bermudian born rapper/singer-songwriter and producer BENTO.BDA. The track is taken from his forthcoming debut EP The Deep which will be release later this year.

BENTO.BDA is an award-winning artist, winning song of the year at the UG awards, aged just 16 for Bermuda in 2005 and went on to support the likes of CHRIS BROWN, JOSS STONE and more recently THE GAME.

Now residing in London, BENTO.BDA has been writing, producing and featuring for a number of UK artists such as BLUEY ROBINSON and his track, Good Times, and most recently RAHEEM BAKARE, who debut single Portrait Of Love which Bento co-wrote, hit no 1 on MTV Base.

This lead to Bento’s debut radio release Slow Jam, also featuring BLUEY ROBINSON which reached no 18 in the Music Week urban chart, and resulting in being playlisted on numerous radio stations including Unity Radio and Kemet FM, as well as gaining the support of 1Xtra Target and Capital Xtra.

Bento’s father, a musician himself, encourage and exposed Bento to a wider variety of pop, rock and soul music, and this love of melody and classic music was ingrained but it was hip-hop and rap that give Bento the platform to express himself.

So take time out and have a listen to Personal.

 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH: 2Twinzz

2Twinzz

2TWINZZ were featured on NEW LEASE MUSIC time after time with a string of tracks including So Wassup, and more recently, Pac Biggie. It’s about time we get to know the guys behind these BANGING tracks. Ready? Good!

NLM: Hey guys, good to have you back. Why don’t you introduce yourself to the masses?

Geeyavelli & Twin

NLM: Where are you guys from?

2T:Virginia.. Richmond Fredericksburg but born in Delaware.

NLM: What is your style and what makes you guys different from other rappers?

2T: Street. We just talk about our struggles, and what’s going on in the inner city and ghettos, and problems around the World. We don’t care about  the cutest bootie in the club nor materialistic things.

NLM: Who inspired y’all?

2T: 2pac, Biggie, UgK, MelekRa

NLM: Oh so you worked with MelekRa. What is it like to work with one of your biggest inspirations?

Great cause. He’s a great teacher on music and life. Very wise and down to earth person.

NLM: What do y’all think about the rap game now?

2T: Its a lot of the same things being said. Nobody motivating the streets positively, everybody’s  in the club.Or talking bout girls, cars and selling dope.

NLM: So What message are you trying to bring to the rap game ?

2T: We just want to shed light on the struggle, poverty, black communities that need help, and changing the ghettos on some positive shit.

NLM: Who do you listen to?

2T: 2pac, UGK, Young jezzy, Game, SebaArmonEnt and MelekRa. Some R&B: Chris brown, August Alsina, Mary j Blige (local) ADL

NLM: Fame or Fortune?

2T: Fortune – no question!

NLM: Why fortune?

2T: Cause money is what we need to help start changing our lives and the millions we tend on helping in our community and worldwide.

NLM: Any Up coming projects?

2T: Well we’ve been working hard in our studio (CrossHair Productions in Richmond VA) on two projects dropping later this year – Our debut Mixtape and our EP/Album

NLM: So how can peeps make contact with you?

2T: Hit us up on: Twitter @2twinzz IG @2Twiinz Facebook @TwoTwinzzPage and Reverbnation @2Twinzz

Song of the Day: Backsliding – Scarlet Baxter

scarlet baxter backsliding
Today’s song is Backsliding by singer/songwriter SCARLET BAXTER. The single is the first release from her upcoming EP, Stuck.

Described as ‘LAURYN HILL meets JIMI HENDRIX, the London-born soul/pop newcomer has already turn heads of the biggest names in the music industry. Her music was featured on London’s BBC Introducing with Gavin as well as supporting LESTER CLAYTON on stage.

Having worked with a string of notable producers  who worked alongside MICHAEL JACKSON, USHER and CHRIS BROWN, this songstress’  stardom is set to continue with her catchy EP. Backsliding is  a great introduction to her soulful and in-your-face vocals. …go on and have a listen.

Backsliding will be available from 18th August on Amazon.