Fresh off a breakthrough 2019, which included a summer tour in Japan entitled The Nice To 三つ:ミツ Tour and a headlining set at the historic Los Angeles venue, The Troubadour, Hip-Hop trio HONOR FLOW PRODUCTIONS reignites The B.L.A.C.K. Odyssey album campaign for 2020 with the release of ‘It’s All Love.’
Soundtracked by a breezy yet funky instrumental, a nod to their West Coast upbringing, ‘It’s All Love’ is an ode to the people, places, influences, and experiences that have impacted the band. The single release is accompanied by a vibrant music video directed by filmmaker Andrew “Greengreeem” Choi…check it out below…
With his Christmas Day 2019 release ‘Hold Me Down’ approaching the 200k streaming mark and attracting a growing audience in the US, DAIRE PATEL returns with another journey into emotional, melodic hip-hop, coming in the shape of single, ‘Sirens’. Joined by stunning vocalist Aby Coulibaly on the second verse, the track provides the first taste of his debut EP and builds on the momentum of his early releases.
Recorded at home during the COVID 19 lockdown, ‘Sirens’ has received radio support from BBC Introducing and RTE 2FM, as well as being added to Spotify’s New Music Friday and Surface future R&B stars playlists.
Start your Monday right and check out ‘Sirens’ below…
AYITE‘s long awaited DIY video for track ‘Practice/Preach’ was shot completely in isolation, which encapsulates key themes of the track using projected footage of famous protests and activism as well as subtle religious imagery.
The North London native has really utilise his time during lockdown by churning out a string of fresh material, as well as doing freestyle challenges and performances for Creative Con and Notion’s Lockdown Livestream Sessions, which attracts 85k followers.
Expect more music from this blazing wordsmith…but for now, check out the video for ‘Practice/Preach’ below…
As she gets ready to launch #TheBangBangExperience kickstarter campaign, hot spitter DUTCH REBELLE dropped some fiery visuals to her track, ‘Can’t Wait’, taken from her EP, ‘No Stems.’
Starting tomorrow, the interactive campaign gives upcoming artists a chance to collaborate with the 2014 winner of Boston Music Award (Hip-Hop). Music lovers can receive an exclusive link to her forthcoming album ‘ BANG BANG’, a signed copy of the CD and exclusive merchandise.
Head right here for more details about the campaign…but before you head off, check out the video to ‘Can’t Wait.’
She poured all of her emotions through her debut offerings, L.O.V.E – and it paid off !!! The five track production is one of the most popular albums here on NEW LEASE MUSIC, earning this R&B/hip-hop songstress a place in the interview seat. I think it’s high time we get to know her…
NLM: You released your debut EP L.O.V.E (Letters Of Various Emotions) earlier this year. Describe the story behind the project?
Jai Love: My story behind my EP L.O.V.E is everything I have experience in life. From being hurt in a relationship to grinding for my family. It’s just the story of my life.
NLM: What’s the reception on the mixtape since its release?
Jai Love: Oh my gosh! Everyone loves it. I honestly did not think I would receive so much love from it but I did.
NLM: What’s your favorite track on the EP and why?
Jai Love: My favorite track would have to be Love because it’s something I am actively dealing with. For many years I have been hurt, lied to, cheated on, mislead, and used, so for those reasons I almost gave up on relationships. Holding in too many emotions really just keeps you down. I am a very private person, therefore, only speaking with close friends and family about my struggles with love but when I finally wrote that song I absolutely felt a sense of release. I understand now that it takes a lot of patience to love and because of that I’m at a peaceful place in my life, I realize that it will eventually come.
NLM: Let’s take a look into your early life…what did you do before getting involved in the music industry?
Jai Love: My early life was normal, I attended school while working a 40hr 9 to 5 job but I can never say I wasn’t doing music. Because even with everything I had going, I was still writing and recording it just took years for someone to recognize my talent and start acknowledging me as an artist.
NLM: At what point did you want to become a hip-hop/RnB artist?
Jai Love: The first time I stepped into a booth, which was in the early 2000s. I was always singing though, my parents were gospel singers and growing up I use to attend their programs and rehearsals. So singing was always a part of me, I just didn’t take it serious until my first studio experience. Shout out to my brother Lil Ced who also produced my song Love.
NLM: Who are your musical or non-musical influences?
Jai Love: I am blessed to have been born into a musically inclined family. My family was my first influence but as I got older I started meeting people such as DJs, producers, and other artists who all gave me advice about the industry. I mean, of course, I grew up listening to Mary J., Brandy, Monica, and Whitney Houston who motivated me as an artist but as for credit, it goes to those I actually sat down with, people who took the time to inform me on my dos and don’ts in the industry, and my number one influence, my beautiful mother.
NLM: Would you compare your sound to these musical influences?
Jai Love: Honestly, yeah to a certain degree I would and I love their music but I am my own individual so I like to be as original as I possibly can. I enjoy stepping out the box to be different.
NLM: How would you describe your music to potential fans?
Jai Love: My music is me and life situations I have experienced. I try so hard to send positive messages while sharing my life story. I write my own music for a reason and in doing so I gain the respect from others who have been through that exact situation.
NLM: If you were to collaborate with a chart-topping artist of today, who would it be?
Jai Love: If I had the opportunity to collaborate with anyone, it would be Nicki Minaj and J Cole. Someone I have been listening to lately who isn’t chart-topping just yet would Tink. I have actually been listening to her music for years and I salute her for not giving up. Now that’s someone I would love to work with because our mind frame is very similar. We both think positive and try to give positive messages.
NLM: What are your plans for 2015 and beyond? Do you have any upcoming gigs? When can we expect another project (s) from you?
Jai Love: As for the remainder of 2015 I’m just finishing up projects such as the movie “The Last Disciple0″s directed by Jurian Isabelle, Promoting my EP L.O.V.E (Letters of Various Emotions) and working on visuals. As for any gigs I don’t have any lined up right now and im working on my album but I set the release date back due to the shooting of the movie. Keep an eye on my social medias to keep up with Jai and my next moves lol!
NLM: How can potential fans reach you?
Jai Love: I can be reached on Instagram and Twitter @love_always_jai. Facebook .com/jailove0818. My EP can be downloaded at jailove.bandcamp.com. For booking contact my manager Chenequa Farrar at chenequah@gmail.com or jailovebooking@gmail.com.
Fresh off a breakthrough 2019, which included a summer tour in Japan entitled The Nice To 三つ:ミツ Tour and a headlining set at the historic Los Angeles venue, The Troubadour, Hip-Hop trio HONOR FLOW PRODUCTIONS reignites The B.L.A.C.K. Odyssey album campaign for 2020 with the release of ‘It’s All Love.’
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