JAYWOOD – the nom de plume of Jeremy Haywood-Smith – has shared his cover of Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Sweet’, taken from his ‘The Grow On’ EP, which is out now via Captured Tracks.
The EP serves as the follow-up to JayWood’s critically acclaimed full-length, last year’s ‘Slingshot’, came the release’s lead single, ‘Dirk Gently (Know Yourself).’ The EP also includes an additional bonus track from the Slingshot sessions, and an “OG” version of the album single ‘Thank You.’
Have a listen to the buttery soulful single below…
NYC based singer-songwriter ANABELLA PAIGE‘s sophomore single ‘This I Miss,’ a timeless pop offering which takes form as her own version of a love letter. Produced and co-written alongside Henry Bloomfield, the track’s production samples The O’Jay’s ‘A Prayer,’ boasting heavenly strings and soulful piano licks that evoke a warm sense of nostalgia. At only 17 years old, Anabella Paige’s vivid storytelling abilities solidify that she is wise beyond her years, as she details the appreciation of a relationship while acknowledging that it is not meant to last forever. Through her lyricism, listeners come to understand that this relationship is stored in a time capsule, serving as a beautiful piece of history that both parties can reflect on with admiration and love.
On the inspiration behind the single, Anabella Paige explains, “Some people come into your life at a specific place and time for a reason, and I’ve found that it’s better to acknowledge that rather than wish you could have it forever, allowing it to lose the specialness that it had.”
Anabella Paige creates music that is thought provoking and sophisticated, painting a sonic world that puts a modern touch on sentimentality. She draws inspiration from artists including Norah Jones, Jane Birkin, SZA and Olivia Dean. Growing up, she moved from state to state frequently, which resulted in lots of time for soul-searching. At a young age, songwriting became her most trusted vessel when it came to expression; but at the time, she didn’t realize that the verses she penned in her diary would manifest into songs she would share with the world.
‘This I Miss’ follows the release of her debut single ‘Bandage’ (April 2023), which earned placements on Spotify Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds Pop. The rising artist opened for Rosie (Sony/Arista) on her most recent full US tour, and made her debut NYC performance opening for William Joseph Cook (Atlantic Records) at Mercury Lounge.
She’s definitely worth a listen..click play on the blissful ballad below…
R &B Star CHERYLL and Afro-fusion princess REBECCA WINTER have teamed up, claiming the blog’s Song of the Day top spot with latest single, ‘Come Thru’.
Produced by Dwante Navire, this summer bop will transport you back to the 90s with its titillating R&B soulful vibes, directed at a love interest who is more than keen to make a move, but they’re dragging their feet to Come Thru – and through their lyrics, the girls makes it very clear they’re not wasting any time.
With every potential to be a summer hit, ‘Come Thru’ adds to the strength of both artists’ burgeoning music journey: A MOBO unsung semi-finalist, Cheryll’s impressive contribution to the London music scene has been recognised by Robin Thicke , where as Rebecca Winter has opened for the likes of Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy.
YXL AYO [YXL-eye-o] lines up his captivating summer smash ‘My Lover’.
Produced by Tosxn Beats and engineered by Kingsley Boyden, ‘My Lover’ delivers an Afro-fusion groove fused with hip-hop and R&B elements— nods to YXL Ayo’s influences including the likes of Mario, WizKid and Maleek Berry. The trendy yet luscious production work caters perfectly to YXL Ayo’s vocal performance, a marriage of multi-genre stylings which culminates in a soulful bounce. This produces an undeniably infectious record which sounds primed to take over the season.
YXL Ayo is preparing to release a brand new EP later this year…keep an eye out for that…but for now, check out his sensual joint below…
916 have drop their sensational new single ‘Wants & Needs’ alongside the stunning visuals directed by illpressions.
The tantalising new single masterfully blends the timeless charm of late 90’s/early 00’s’ R&B and hip-hop mixed with an original twist. With the smooth melodies and irresistible hook delivered by Nikz, partnered with signature quick-witted raps from Booda, combine to teleport listeners back to a golden era of music.
Pushing the 916 movement to new heights this year, the Oxford based collective continue to serve fans with feel good music that suits all occasions. From the car to the club, playing this record is a must! Hit the play button on video for ‘Wants & Needs’ below…
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