Paris-based, Estonian soul artist KATRIN-MERILI announces her debut EP ‘Beautiful Things’ with her new single ‘Hold My Body’, which is out today (20th June). She captures the soulful energy of Yebba, Sade and Cleo Sol, weaving her vocal around a future-facing instrumental to create a distinctive brand of Nordic neo-soul.
‘Hold My Body’ reflects on a long distance relationship, and the power of love to surpass geographical boundaries. Katrin explores the sacrifices that are made when in love, and the hunger for connection and patience needed to see things through. Alt-RnB lyrical flows are balanced with bopping grooves, euphoric synths and a gospel-inflected harmonic flavour, capturing the butterflies in the stomach and thrill of falling in love. Katrin shares: “I started composing this song on a friend’s guitar that was left in my apartment. The chords stuck with me, and gave it so much warmth when I produced the first draft. It took on a life of its own when I played it with my live band, and became the song you can hear today.”
Slated for release in 30th August, ‘Beautiful Things’ is a project consisting of five intimate stories centred around femininity, identity, and mental health, touching upon Katrin’s experience of being split between two countries, and supporting her mother through her battle with breast cancer. Due to the deeply personal subject material, Katrin wanted to be as involved as possible across the project, creating her own visual world to accompany the music, she shares: “I decided to self-produce the EP independently to be able to follow through with my original vision and to make something really personal. I am fully present in all the aspects of the creation, from writing the lyrics to styling, MUA, self-portraits, artworks and collages. Every song is a personal piece of my life and an invite to join me on my journey of self-discovery.”
A rising name in the Parisian soul-jazz crossover scene, Katrin has spent the last eight years in the French capital collaborating and building a name for herself, supporting the likes of Roy Ayres at the revered New Morning jazz club. Her path in Paris led to her meeting co-producer Sacha Arnaud, who was able to help Katrin bring her musical vision to life alongside the vibrant presence of talented French musicians including Noé Berne (Nine Sparks Riot) and Remi Klein (Voyou).
Taken from the ‘Beautiful Things’ EP, set for release on Friday 30th August, ‘Hold My Body’ was
released today (20th June) across various music platforms. Why not have a listen below…
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Song of the Day: Don’t Tease Me – Miss La Familia
MISS LA FAMILIA presents Lala her soft alter ego, re-emerging into the industry redefining her sound and rediscovering herself and her music.
Kicking off with her first single ‘Don’t Tease Me’ produced by Ebenezer, Lala brings the international vibes sonically blending Afrobeats and R&B, also bringing American artist QPSkii to feature for a strong female led track.
A sultry, sexy, summer banger that showcases Lala’s effortlessly smooth and silky vocals. QPSkii lends a harder edge to the track with her verse flipping the script.
‘Don’t Tease Me’ gives an insight into Lala’s new look and what’s to come from this unique artist.
Lala is poised to take the music industry by storm this year with several huge collaborations with music titans such as DJ Snake, Skrillex, Flo Dan, Bollywood luminary Tanishk Bagchi, and French sensation Vegeedream. Have a listen to ‘Don’t Tease Me’ plus video below…
Experience the magnetic charm of ‘Familiar,’ T-Missin’s latest Afro-pop single
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the latest release, from T-MISSIN – a masterful blend of melodic, swanky, and seasoned Afro-pop, produced by CERTIBEATS and engineered by Nostra. ‘Familiar’ is an intoxicating experience as T-Missin takes on the role of a sweet talker whose tantalising words are hard to resist.
“This song means a lot to me because it brings me back to a different time. The line ‘if you really love me you won’t care about the lies’ is something I really said to a girl,” T-Missin explains. His love interest, equally alluring with her luscious physique, shares a chemistry with him that’s magnetic. “I was addicted to getting into trouble, and when I wrote this song, I was in big, big trouble. I made amends by buttering her up with smooth words, and the experience inspired me to write it down.”
With ‘Familiar,’ T-Missin aims to create an experience that leaves listeners feeling free, mesmerised, and happy. He envisions his audience embracing the track’s cheekiness and living in the moment. This song is a celebration of spontaneity and charm, inviting everyone to lose themselves in the moment.
In 2018, T-Missin released his first song, ‘2 Girls On My Line,’ produced by Lekka Beats, on Spotify. The track blew up, currently sitting at over 100K streams, and boosted his confidence. That same year, T-Missin appeared on C-Montana’s mixtape ‘Rich & Paranoid,’ lending his vocals to ‘Millionaire.’
In the following years, T-Missin released standout singles such as ‘Ami,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘Drip Don’t Lie,’ which have collectively accumulated 65K streams to date.
Check out the official music video directed by Sky KJ and THE WÆV below…
HANDSHAKE IN SPACE shares mesmerizing new single ‘You’re My Melody’
Delving into the depths of electronic euphoria, anonymous Swedish EDM virtuoso HANDSHAKE IN SPACE is set to enchant audiences worldwide with the release of their latest single, ‘You’re My Melody.’ This captivating track, adorned with pulsating beats and ethereal melodies, invites listeners on a sonic journey.
With each repetition, the chorus becomes a mantra of love and appreciation, celebrating the profound connection between two souls.
With ‘You’re My Melody,’ HANDSHAKE IN SPACE delivers a sonic masterpiece that transcends boundaries and captures the essence of love in its purest form. The track’s infectious energy and uplifting melodies are sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners, reaffirming HANDSHAKE IN SPACE’s position as a trailblazer in the world of EDM. Why not check it out below…
A Quick Chat With…Richi Camarena
When I heard RICH CAMARENA‘s uniquely blissful vocals on single, ‘Promise You’, my heart immediately melted…for some reason, on the single, he reminds me of a male version of Sadè…. and for that reason alone, I had to find out more about the Mexican singer/songwriter. I’m so glad I did, as Richi comes across as one of the most lovely and genuine person I’ve interviewed on NEW LEASE MUSIC. So please sit comfortably and get ready to be acquainted with this promising upcoming artist…
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. How is 2024 treating you so far?
RC: Thank you for showcasing my music. It’s been a great year so far. I’ve got featured on your blog, I released a new single that was very well received, I’m also working on an EP and there’s a music video in the works for a future song.
NLM: You released your single, ‘Promise You’ back in March. What is the public perception of the single so far?
RC: I’ve received some DMs on social media about how they are using my song to tell their loved ones how they feel. This is song is on the list of some of my most streamed songs, so, I feel very very happy.
NLM: What inspired you to produce/write the single?
RC: My girlfriend was the reason behind the lyrics, she has been an incredible support and inspiration for my music. She was the one who suggested me to start making music. And, when she went through some rough times, I wrote her this song to make her feel better, it then became the full song itself.
NLM: How would you describe the single’s sound to potential fans?
RC: It is a love song that serves as a promise for your loved ones, one that you can listen to while driving with your partner, laying down with your eyes closed, or even when proposing to the people you want to spend the rest of your life with.
NLM: What message would you like the listeners to take away from your single?
RC: Love is as complicated as you want it to be. But, when you find the right person, loving is easy, everything just works. And, no matter how hard a situation might be, or how bad you might be feeling, the right person will always be there for you, and you will always be there for your special person.
NLM: Are there any plans to release an official video for the single?
RC: I thought about this at first, but I don’t think I will release a video for this song, I’m planning on doing one for a future song, but, for this one, definitely not.
NLM: If you had to feature one mainstream artist on ‘Promise You’, who would it be and why?
RC: This was a tough one, but I think Justin Bieber would be a great feature for this song.
NLM: What plans do you have in store for 2024?
RC: My intention is to release a few more singles, then an EP, an official music video and maybe, a small tour in my hometown.
NLM: How can potential fans find you?
RC: In every streaming platform they can find me as “Richi Camarena”, on social media, my handle for Instagram, TikTok and X is @richicamarena, for Facebook and YouTube is @richicamarenaofficial
NLM: Finally, if music didn’t exist, what other professional would you do?
RC: An actor for sure, I love acting, I love drama, so, maybe an actor.
Richi Camarena has a new single out called ‘That’s Okay’. Why not find out more here.
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