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Song of the Day: Levels – Sofia Gillani

London-born singer/songwriter SOFIA GILLANI‘s latest single ‘Levels’, is a lot more fun in its messages than her previous offerings. It’s a playful, chilled, laid-back song anyone could just vibe with – no worries, no impendingly painful thoughts, simply the fact that there is no time to waste.

The young songstress offers more insight into her single: “In life, we are constantly progressing, and through the keymotif of ‘levels’ – we can take our time and allow whatever happens to happen. It’s a carefree, party pop song with rap verses to explore my versatility. I cannot wait to perform it live, and showcase this breath of fresh air.”

Sofia Gillani has been captivating audiences since 2020 with her empowering music and visually striking videos. With an impressive collection of singles to her name, including the acclaimed ‘Water Run Dry,’ featured on BBC Introducing, Sofia’s bold and invigorating pop sound is making waves worldwide. From Westfield London to Haslemere Fringe and Luton Pride, her live performances continue to leave a mark as her progresses. Sofia Gillani is undeniably the next bold pop sensation..have a listen to ‘Levels’ below…

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Afrofusion artist 705 has a ‘Good Feeling’ in new video

After much anticipation from his growing fanbase, 705 dishes out the official video for single, ‘Good Feeling’, which received a firm seal of approval by Theo Johnson on BBC Introducing on BBC1 Xtra.

The video three-minute production features the Nigerian-born artist/producer simply enjoying life with featured artists DJ Skid and DorDor. Since its release earlier this month (2nd February), the video has garnered over 7K on YouTube alone.

‘Good Feeling’ is taken from 705’s latest EP, ‘7:05’, which sits at #5 on NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Albums of 2023. Why not check out the turnt up video below….

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Song of the Day: Au Clair de la Lune – HEZEN

French music producer and singer HEZEN continues to push the boundaries of sound and art with her latest single, ‘Au Clair de La Lune’. Sung in French, the single explores the digitalization of sex, the impact of artificial intelligence on human sexuality, and the fluidity of gender identities in the metaverse.

Au Clair de La Lune’ is the second installment of HEZEN’s ambitious body of work slated for release in 2024. The single cleverly weaves elements from a classic French lullaby into a futuristic soundscape .HEZEN’s self-made visualizer takes viewers on a captivating journey, blurring the lines between the real world and the digital realm, whilst challenging perceptions of reality and artificiality.

Renowned for her genre-fluid sound, HEZEN’s ability to blend experimental pop, electronica, and captivating vocals has positioned her as a trailblazer in the contemporary music scene. Previous releases have received critical acclaim from publications such as WONDERLAND, CLASH, Glamcult, and Kaltblut, solidifying her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.

Why not check out the lyric video for ‘Au Clair de La Lune’ below…

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OUT TODAY: check out Kalada’s track Feasting ft. UK rap royalty Ashley Walters

Taken from his debut project ‘Thinking Out Loud’, KALADA joins forces with UK rap, TV and film royalty ASHLEY WALTERS on new single, ‘Feasting’. With its catchy instrumental and contagious energy, ‘Feasting’ is guaranteed to get you popping bottles with your friends. This track combines elements of UK rap/hip-hop to create a unique sound that will have you hooked from the chorus.

Released alongside the single, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ is Kalada’s first full body of work, and boasts productions from Fumez the Engineer, Victizzle and Ro, as well as collaborations with Namesbliss, Bookez and a second record with Ashley Walters.

Kalada is a British rapper, songwriter, lyricist & performer from North West London born to Nigerian parents. With music from rap legends such as 2Pac ,DMX, The Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z & Nas shaping his early years, Kalada officially kicked off his career in 2014 with a song titled ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’. Since then, he has remained active in the UK rap scene with singles such as ‘Summertime Fine’, ‘Jasmine’ (which got added to Rap UK official playlist). Kalada has shown his versatility by exploring genres such as Rap, Trap, Afroswing and Rndrill, and has collaborated with artists and producers such as G Maffiah, namesbliss, Lexi Banks, Beats By Mantra, JRD’N. and more. Some major highlights of his career include performing at ILUVELIVE; getting featured on radio stations such as KISS FM & BBC 1Xtra; an article feature in the Voice Newspaper, and getting verified on Instagram. Despite all his achievements, Kalada intends to continue challenging himself and showing off his intentionality and talent. It is evident he will remain prominent in the scene for a long time.   Have a listen to ‘Feasting’ below…

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Song of the Day: Stolen – Raelle

‘Stolen’ is a collaborative track between soul songbird RAELLE, London based singer Collard, Gabiga and German producer S.Fidelity that blends two gentle intertwining falsettos with a bouncy instrumental to create a production that’s both gentle and energetic.

Londoner Raelle was longlisted for Glastonbury Emerging Talent 2022 and featured in VEVO UK’s “DSCVR New Music” in March 2023 with the first release from her EP ‘Bloodlines’. Rich in original orchestral arrangements, ‘Bloodlines’ pays homage to the windrush generation.

Premiered on Wordplay Magazine, The EO garnered serious attention from the likes of EARMILK, TRENCH and Central Sauce. Raelle has been featured on BBC Introducing, 2, London, BBC 1Xtra Touchdown tour, DJ Ace’s R&B show and JazzFM.

Can’t wait to hear more from her in 2024…listen to ‘Stolen’ below…

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