PALEFACE JUNKIES taps long-time collaborator LIQUOR STORE BANDITS and BIG LEFT, just in time for summer with ‘Classic Ice’.
Kid Vibe of Paleface Junkies, who produced ‘Classic Ice’ with Blade Money, has been dropping some solid, golden hip-hop flavours with Jason Ragan (liquor Store Bandits) for over three decades. ‘Classic Ice’ stays true to their sound; as it bursts with nostalgic energy which features rapper Big Left (from the New York city super group La Coka Nostra) leading the way with his menacing flow.
‘Classic Ice’ is now available across various music platforms. Have a listen below…
COLAMP tributes Public Enemy and combines their world class talents on their LP ‘Tape’. MC Nathan Nice, producer KDT Produced It, and DJs Arbs & Breeze bring a sublime collection of “modern Golden-Era” bangers. The crew is joined by Blu, Anacron, The Lvxes, Ill Se7en, DJ Gilatine, Drew Anthuny & Life Rexall.
The crew’s name is a nod to PE’s classic “Cold Lampin’ With Flavor”, and speaks directly to their creative inspirations. KDT has produced for Sach (The Nonce), Arbs has a history of wins in LA’s DJ battle circuit, and Breeze has produced tracks for Prince Po (Organized Konfusion), Rakaa Iriescience (Dilated Peoples), Scarub (Living Legends), 2Mex and LMNO(Visionaries) and more.
Why not check out ‘Tape’ below…
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NOWAAH THE FLOOD‘s latest solo full-length album, ‘Diluvian’ features one epic lineup of producers, including EL Maryacho, Rob Viktum, Kyo Itachi, Michaelangelo, Futurewave and The Mali Empire.
The army of producers rallied up to put together 12-tracks that seamlessly flow into each other, creating a memersic hip-hop/boombap vibe with the occasional appearance of old soul samples that will no doubt make a toe curling experience.
Nowaah teams up with fellow rapper Headkrack on track, ‘Day Ones’, where the pair rip through the Middle Eastern-esque instrumentation with some blazing hot bars.
Nowaah’s The Flood’s album ‘Diluvian’ is now out for your pleasure. Have a listen below (highly recommended)
HANDSHAKE IN SPACE, the prominent Swedish EDM artist, is back with a new single that promises to rock the summer. ‘You’re My Cheerleader,’ with its infectious rhythm and memorable lyrics, is released last Wednesday, (19th June) and offers an uplifting and energetic experience for all music lovers.
The new single tells a story of love and friendship, with lyrics that capture the essence of the magical moments of summer, delivering 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.
With their distinctive sound and strong songwriting, HANDSHAKE IN SPACE promises that ‘You’re My Cheerleader’ will be the anthem of the summer. The single will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Have a listen below…
Lithuania-born, Manchester-based artist GRETE has perfected her own brand of alt-pop – culminating in the fresh, unique and exciting 5 track EP that is ‘Grey’.
While the EP successfully executes a huge variety of musical styles and each song is entirely distinct and standalone, there are several themes that span across the tracklist, tying ‘Grey’ together and turning it into a cohesive, emotionally vulnerable story. Each song focuses on a different low point in Grete’s past, conveyed through cuttingly honest lyrics and reinforced by moody, mesmerising and sometimes even manic instrumentation.
Grete’s debut single, ‘With u’ is a hybrid of many different popular styles including RnB, jazz and pop, akin to influences such as Yebba and Maro. The live instrumentation invokes a warm, emotional sensation and the dynamic vocals encapsulate the intended emotion perfectly. ‘With u’ is a heartfelt ballad in which Grete is comparing her current life to a previous time.
Second single, ‘How Long’ progresses into a darker, more twisted space. This is brought to life by dissonant chords, biting and distorted guitar leads and Grete’s soaring vocals. The track is punctuated with glitchy details and electronic sparkles, complimenting the instruments and contributing to the cosmic scale of the song.
Grete’s latest single, Cz u don’t’ is a forward thinking, experimental yet vulnerable track influenced by artists like Halsey and Hiatus Kaiyote. The song winds through various sections with a beat in 7 as the backdrop, culminating in a whole-band-polyrhythm to end. The protagonist of ‘Cz u don’t’ is searching for reasons to leave an unhealthy relationship.
Grete started singing when she was only three years old, beginning her performance career in small ensembles and bands. She was quickly spotted and invited to the biggest stages in the country, such as nationally broadcasted competitions, top level musical theatre productions, international concerts and contests, even reaching the finals of ‘The Voice’ Lithuania 2018. Gaining local fame opened many doors for function gigs and session work but that was not the career she truly wanted to pursue.
Grete chose to leave Lithuania and start fresh in the UK. Now she is studying pop music vocals in RNCM. Influenced by artists like Jazmine Sullivan, The Weeknd and Yebba, she began writing vocally colourful and harmonically intricate songs with strong messages and old R&B references.
Why not have a listen to Grete’s stunning EP below…
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