ODARIO (on the right) wanted to inject new sonic energy into ‘Do Nada’, a single about doing nothing, made in collaboration with Edmonton jazz band Good Information. ‘Do Nada (Chaix Remix)’ is an apathetic dance track Odario made with Chaix, a multi-genre artist and beat maker from Toronto. Chaix’s sound sits comfortably between hip-hop, house, and experimental electronic. Chaix didn’t want his reimagination to feel laidback and chill… but alive & infectious.
The video for‘Do Nada (Chaix Remix)’ goes on a three-minute journey, exploring the day in the life of a wanderer attempting to do nothing for the day. It’s a reminder that a day of doing nothing can easily lead to a whole lot of random something. Loosely inspired by the Coen brothers’ 1998 film The Big Lebowski, Odario’s character manages to get out of bed, but not out of that bathrobe. Check out the video below…
Earlier this year Sacramento very own rapper SHOWTIME RAMON made an impressive debut appearance on the blog with EP, ‘Venom Dripp’, which claimed the blog’s Album of the Month title last month. I caught up with the fiey wordsmith to discuss the EP and his plans for the rest of 2023.
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. How is your summer going? Any gigs?
SR: Whatsup, it’s a pleasure thank you for having me. My summer honestly hasn’t been the best this year, I’ve been dealing with chronic migraines, I missed a few shows because of this but I’m back on my feet, no gigs until I get out more music.
NLM: You released your EP, ‘Venom Dripp’ back in May. What is the public perception on the project so far?
SR: My feedback has been positive, everyone has liked my beat selection. Every song from the EP has been mentioned to be, it surprises me how much people pay attention to the details within my music and wordplay.
NLM: How would you describe the EP’s sound to potential fans?
SR: I would say Venom Dripp is kind of gritty, gloomy sounds hard bass and dope lyricism. I like to bend the rules of hip-hop, I spit dope shit over dope ass beats.
NLM: What inspired you to produce the EP?
SR: I wouldn’t say anything really inspired me make the EP, I just always feel like I’m holding my music back because I really do, I barely release any of my music.
NLM: What is/are your favourite single(s)from the EP and why?
SR: Spin Cycle and Hyperspeed are the two that I listen to the most, Rip Hamilton is 3rd. Spin Cycle has that spooky sound and hard dirty drums that I like within the production, Its to the point and I said some dope bars. I think Hyperspeed is the best song on the EP though, I spit 32 bars for that track and its fast paced. The lyrics for Hyperspeed start out more personal than I usually am, I wanted my fans to feel me.
NLM: What message would you like the listeners to take away from your EP?
SR: I wanted to put together a small collection of different sounds and lyrical topics for my fans to relate too as well as show my progression as an artist. I’m only going up and those riding with me are on the same journey I am on.
NLM: If you had to feature one mainstream artist on the EP, who would it be and why?
SR: would get Rome Streetz on my EP because lyrically it would make me step my game up and I welcome any challenge. Rome is currently my favorite artist, he would sound dope on a track with Showtime Ramon.
NLM: So what plans do you have for the rest of 2023?
SR: I have a lot of music to work on along with new music videos. I have a lot of unreleased music that will be released before 2023 is over, I’m just excited for the world to hear the music I’ve been holding back. It’s my best music by far.
NLM: How can potential fans find you?
SR: Fans can find me on instagram @ShowtimeRamon . I always tell people to google Showtime Ramon because from there you can access my music however you prefer.
NLM: Finally, any special shoutouts to those involved in the production of ‘Venom Dripp’?
SR: Yes, Kieron Lee did the cover art for me his instagram is @chirondesigns . Hyperspeed was produced by Gadgett, Spin Cycle was produced by The Soul Monsters.
M33CH (pronounced meech) has make quite an impression last November on the blog with his video for track, ‘Switch It Up’, which went on to claim the #2 spot on New Lease Music’s Top Ten Music Video of 2022.
Now the Minneapolis hip-hop recording artist and actor circles back in 2023 with his latest album titled ‘Prestige’. Alternating between old R&B/hip-hop and trap, M33ch shows his vocals dexterity by switching between smooth 90’s-esque soulful croons and rapid-fire flow which spices up the project.
M33CH began making music at a young age, recording his first song at just 12-years-old. Since then, he has performed all over the Twin Cities, opening up for Soulja Boy’s sold out show at the Fine Line Music Hall in early 2017. M33CH’s debut project, BLESSED dropped in 2018. His song, ‘Minneapolis Nights’ has been featured in the movie ‘What A Shame’, where his was also featured in the production.
Have a listen to ‘Prestige’ below and don’t forget to check out the blog’s song recommendation below…
Must Listens: It’s Mine, Switch It Up, Better Than Money
Conjuring a familiar classic R&B/HipHop soundscape, producer AIDAN CARROLL (THEY., Reggie Becton, Rexx Life Raj, Tiara Thomas) brings a futuristic twist to the genre featuring modern vocal style performances by Rush Davis and Reggie Becton.
The rising superstars combine on this addictive feel-good track to pen a love song fresh for the summer dance floor. ‘Lost’ serves as the first single from the upcoming mixtape project by Aidan Carroll slated for a Fall 2023 release on FLM Records.
Originally from Oklahoma City and now resident of Los Angeles, Aidan Carroll has had an expansive career as a multi-instrumentalist producer and songwriter. With an ability to seamlessly navigate musical styles ranging from jazz to rock to R&B, he has performed all over the world as a bassist with such artists as Lisa Fischer, Fred Hersch, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, and Melody Gardot.
In the second act of his career, Carroll has taken his diverse skills and talents into the world of music production. As a producer he’s been able to utilize his full musical potential and love of different genres to carve out a unique lane in the recording industry. Aidan has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Zhu, THEY., Ye Ali, Ballad, Reggie Becton, Niia, Rexx Life Raj, Seddy Hendrinx, Khruangbin, and more.
In 2022, a multitude of songs Aidan produced landed on Spotify editorial playlists such as Fresh Finds, and were covered numerous times in Billboard. Aidan is currently working on a large scale mixtape project for his own label Freedom Love Magic Records…For now, check out ‘Lost’ below…
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