EP Review: Brand New – Liam Bailey

I know it’s unorthodox to conclude an album at the beginning of the review, but I’m gonna do it anyway: if there’s a statement to sum up LIAM BAILEY‘s project, ‘Brand New’, it would be profoundly stunning.

From the atmospherically revitalising pieces, ‘Brand New’ and ‘I Lost My Way’ to a modern spin on old school soul/gospel delight, ‘Hold Tight’ and the guitar-drenched ‘Come Clean’, Bailey effortlessly delivers his compelling vocals, that’s so powerfully soulful which uplifts every single arrangement in the collection.

There’s talent and then there’s REAL TALENT; LIAM BAILEY definitely sits comfortably in the latter category. This guy is not to be messed with – check him out below:

New Track: Mini Van (Da Baby Remix) – A1

Usually, A1 is the smooth operator of underground hip-hop –  but this time, the NYC spitter put some serious grit and heat on DaBaby’s x Blocboy JB’s banger entitled ‘Mini Van’.

Hit play on that fire below:

Song of the Day: Russian Roulette – Sub Blue (ft. Incisive & Caleb Femi)

SUB BLUE continues to offer a fresh take on chilled out, alternative introspective R&B with single ‘Russian Roulette’.

Already championed by a diverse set of influential platforms ranging from Complex to BBC 1Xtra to Spotify, as well as amassing over half a million streams on his first few single releases, Sub Blue teases his die-hard fans with his first single of the year, ahead of his forthcoming project ‘Wilfully Blind’.

Featuring West London rapper Incisive acclaimed poet Caleb Femi, and produced by fellow Liverpudlian and long-time collaborator XamVolo, ‘Russian Roulette’ offers another cautionary tale, directly following on from previous release, ‘Think We’re Fine’.

Produced by Concrete Films and directed and conceptualised by Liam Broughton of The Playmaker Group, The visual for ‘Russian Roulette’ plays into this message, examining drug culture and self-destruction.

Check it out below…

New Track: Come Over – Ricardo Williams (ft. Teedra Moses)

It’s been a while since RICARDO WILLIAMS graced his powerhouse instrument on the blog –  but he’s now back in impeccable style with his first single of 2019, ‘Come Over’. Out today on all download/streaming sites, William’s latest offering serves as a teaser to his eagerly awaited EP ‘Intermission’.

Co-produced by Nayla ‘Sillkey’ Nyassa who has produced tracks for the likes of Craig David, Jacob Banks and Vanessa White, ‘Come Over’ will sure heighten the hype of his forthcoming EP as the smooth after hours joint features Grammy-nominated R&B queen Teedra Moses, who undeniably, gives the remix a new lease of life.

2018 was a big year for Williams with the release of new music to various live performances. This Included supporting Faith Evans on her UK tour and recently being signed to the label Recordbox spearheaded by BBC Radio (1Xtra) DJ ACE.

2019 has only just got into full swing but expect to see and hear so much more from the big man of R&B from here on out.

You know you want to…hit the play button on ‘Come Over’ below:

 

Song of the Day: Pincel – Gemini Chris

GEMINI CHRIS is back in today’s hotspot, this time teaming up with one of the top singer in Latin America for his latest single entitled ‘Pincel’.

Hit play on this smooth ibizan clubfiller.