New Music Video: Godlike – Puzzle

Brazilian born, London-based collaborative artist PUZZLE has recently released a video to the debut single Godlike, released last week.

With a strong interest in gaming, fantasy and digital art, PUZZLE wanted to create a striking concept for the video that captures the emotional heart of the song in abstract form. Approaching creative studio Territory, their response references geometric shapes, bold colours and surreal environments in a low poly head concept that creates a layer of mystery and fantasy by showing PUZZLE in 3D form.

Godlike is available on all major music outlets.

New Track! No.1 – Felix De Luca

He couldn’t wait til the summer’s done, so he dropped another one!

Following the release of his EP A.r.t, Copenhagen slick hip-hopper FELIX DE LUCA has hooked up with fellow native producer Dontaxaboutit for a vintage hip-hop/A Tribe Called Quest-esque slammer, No.1.

So true hip-hop heads, if you haven’t of this little treasure (tucked away in the Danish capital), I think it’s high time you check out his effortless flow that takes you back to the 90s golden era…you should know what to do by now, hit that play button like NOW!

New Track! Take Me Old – Daudi Matsiko

Daudio Matsiko

Songwriter DAUDI MATSIKO  gives a heavy dose of dulcet tones and emotionally honest music with latest single Take Me Old, coming from his upcoming EP, The Lingering Effects Of Disconnection.

The three-minute production speaks of love transcending old age, reflected in the lyrics: “I may forget faces, names, our favourite memories, but know my heart is full”. Matsiko’s  soothing timbre floats above the light folk guitar of the track, creating an aura of comforting sadness, which is simultaneously open yet intimate. 

With roots in Uganda and the UK, Daudi’s love affair with music began at the tender age of 8, and began to flourish during his teenage years when he put pen to paper and began to write his own material. A crucial part of his existence, music has served as a therapeutic outlet, comforting him through the troubles life has thrown his way, and has led to the development of his sincere and heartfelt musical style. Having gigged prolifically around Nottingham to build his confidence, he is now set to support synthpop band  Portico in Sheffield, Manchester and London in November.

The Lingering Effects Of Disconnection EP is set for release on 27th November through his label; ok, alright.

Song of the Day: Dare To Be Different – (3KNGZ)

Dare to be different 3kngzSt Louis hip-hop duo 3KNGZ are back with yet another BLAZING number, urging all of us to be different…have you got the balls to stand out from the crowd? Well hit that play button now.

If you’re feeling this brand new joint, look out for their upcoming mixtape here on NEW LEASE MUSIC.

New Music Video: Come My Way – Benjamin AD

https://youtu.be/W9dX2icjzvg

Self-proclaimed ‘rhythmic philosopher’ BENJAMIN A.D. returns with a eye-catching black and white visual to brand new track, Come My Way released on Friday.

The South London rapper endeavors to cover issues that relate to the daily lives of his audience and encourages them to connect with the track on a personal level.

The loneliness encountered by the artist whilst traversing this internal struggle is captured perfectly by the theatrical monochrome visuals for the track, directed by Miloflembo and Dir Lx, who “wanted to make the viewer ask questions, with many hidden meanings behind each scene” explaining that “the whole story is not what it would seem.”

Both directors worked with BENJAMIN A.D. on his last single, Monster’s Ball, with Dir Lx being known for his numerous SBTV freestyles. The film noir-style video fits perfectly with the eloquent rhymes and tight production of the track and received praise from the likes of The Source and RWD.

Check out the video to Come My Way.