After a short hiatus ‘Ghosts’ is the fitting title of Vancouver-based R&B artist GOLDSTEPZ‘s return. ‘Ghosts’ is about loss and gain. It’s about losing friends and relationships through death, drifting apart, and life circumstances, while facing this loss head-on with our ability to grow and change. ‘Ghosts’ intricately weaves this story of give and take with a nostalgic sound that makes us all feel that although loss is inevitable, change is always possible. Check it out below…
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Liv East shares debut EP, ‘LVE1’ + single ‘LVE Unlimited’
East London producer & songwriter LIV EAST releases her debut EP ‘LVE1’ on EMK, Kartel Music Group’s electronic imprint. Produced by longtime collaborator LOKES LDN alongside Liv herself, the release nods towards classic soul & disco, channelling the likes of Chic and Adina Howard, yet shimmers with future, capturing influences from the likes of Jungle, SAULT and Cleo Sol.
To celebrate the release, Liv East shares single ‘LVE UNLIMITED’, the EPs most raw and bittersweet track. Liv comments on the single, “I wrote it upon reflection of how I’d been denied and cast aside in my last relationship. It was a painful and confusing time but my inner strength pushed me forwards and I knew I wouldn’t be waiting around for this person. It’s a story of self love even in the face of heartbreak. I wrote and recorded the vocals in one sitting with all the final vocals being from the demo recording. The lyrics give nods to classic love songs ‘killing me softly’ and ‘wicked games’, adding to that timeless feel I wanted to create with the whole project”.
2023 so far has seen Liv East release singles ‘You Got Me’, ‘So Badly’ and ‘Love Frequency’, which landed support from BBC Radio London, Rinse FM, The Independent, Dummy, Noctis, Vogue France, Earmilk, whilst also landing playlist support from New Music Friday UK. She’s also collaborated with a wealth of artists in recent months, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Kid Fonque and Yarni.
Have a listen to ‘LVE1’ EP below…
Oloye Coldman shares Soul-Stirring single, ‘Dear God.’
Multi award winning music artist, song writer, record producer OLOYE COLDMAN returns, taking listeners on a captivating and emotional journey with ‘Dear God’, out now across various music platforms.
The evocative vocals of Oloye Coldman deliver each line with conviction, weaving a compelling tale of personal struggles, triumphs, and the eternal quest for guidance. The rich sound of the Saxophone adds another layer of depth, enhancing the song’s emotional impact and creating an unforgettable sonic landscape.
With ‘Dear God,’ Oloye Coldman showcases his exceptional musicianship and songwriting prowess, effortlessly combining elements of soul, folk, dancehall and afropop on an afrobeat. The result is an impeccable fusion of sounds that appeals to a diverse audience and leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of listeners. Have a listen below…
Song of the Day: Sunset – Tai Verdes
Chart topping artist/producer TAI VERDES‘ latest single, ‘Sunset’, leans intentionally towards his hip-hop influences, combined with the infectious, upbeat, bass-driven standout sound that he has become well known for. ‘Sunset’ feels undeniably nostalgic, while painting a rap dreamscape with fresh, yet familiar synths, horns, and organ elements as his chosen colors.
‘Sunset’ follows previous singles this year ‘Sandman’ and ‘All White’. Both offerings were highlighted visually by striking music videos that serve to help usher in a new era, inspired in part by what Tai describes as the “second-generation Black mindset of putting culture on your shoulders and moving forward,” like the artistry of visionaries such as Andre 3000, Childish Gambino, and Kid Cudi.
Tai Verdes has been trending up and to the right after being named Billboard’s #1 Emerging Artist, garnering over 1.7B streams to-date. His debut album TV included several of the pandemic-era’s biggest viral hits in the US – ‘Stuck In The Middle’, ‘DRUGS’, and ‘AOK’ – earning RIAA Certified Gold and 2x Platinum honors. Tai has since performed on Jimmy Kimmel and The TODAY Show, at festivals worldwide such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Breakaway, Governor’s Ball, Reading Festival and Seoul Jazz Festival, garnering praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, MTV, NPR, and more. The Shazam 2022 Artist to Watch kicked off last year with his equally explosive single ‘last day on earth’, followed by an extended headline tour around his sophomore album HDTV, featuring hit tracks ‘how deep?’, ‘Let’s go to Hell’, and ‘sheluvme’. He is currently honored amongst his peers in the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
With this release teasing even more new music to come, Tai Verdes continues to position himself as a consummate artist – delivering well-written standout hits that invite his ever growing fan base to stand at attention for what’s to come…have a listen to ‘Sunset’ below…
Alternative R&B artist CK LDN returns with single, Stop Calling’
CK LDN returns with a smooth new single ‘Stop Calling’, hot off the heels of ‘Runaway With Me’ supported by DJ Ace with an exclusive first play on his BBC 1Xtra show Everything RnB.
‘Stop Calling’ is a mid tempo RnB / Rap song that explores a broken relationship which can’t be mended. This is CK LDN’s first collaboration with On1y CC, where the pair’s vocal gel effortlessly and their chemistry is natural and unique.
Hailing from North London, CK LDN has an impressive skill set as a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and musician. CK LDN received his first acoustic drum set at the age of five and has been an accomplished grade 8 drummer since 2020. CK LDN is ready to emerge and make his mark in the UK music scene.
CK LDN has developed his melodic sound and infectious flows over the past couple of years and takes inspiration from the likes of Drake, Bryson Tiller and Brent Faiyaz. CK LDN’s tone and vocal delivery is what sets him apart.
His previous singles have been supported by the like of Ace (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Theo Johnson (BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing) Manny Norte (Capital Xtra), Ras Kwame (Capital Xtra), Jay McGregor (Reprezent Radio). Why not check out ‘Stop Calling’ below…
