New Lease Music’s Top Ten Albums of 2016

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10. Hits & Hittaz – Spike Geez

 

9. A Band On Hope – A Band On Hope

 

8. Southern Poetry – Patrick Ladon

 

7. Life’s Got You Riveted – Oloff

 

6. When The Crows Come Around – Paleface Junkies

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Check out the full album here.

 

5. Pieces of Me – Malynda Hale

 

4. 3Bubble & J. Gray – Pentagon Memoirs

 

3. Hall Of Fame – Fameos

 

2. I Find Myself Here – Antonia Redding

 

  1. The Lost Songs Volume 1 (UK) – Various Artists
  1. Lost Songs vol.1 UKClick here to check out the full album.

New Lease Music’s Top Ten Songs of 2016

 

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10. New Drug – Tre’lb

 

9. A Place Far Away – Goldsands

 

8. In The Morning –  Sophie Longshaw

 

7. Razor – 1000WAYSWASTED

 

6. Expensive (from The Intent Soundtrack) – Big Tobz

 

5. Stay Up, Stay Blessed – Meru Maud’ Dib

 

4. Ready & Waiting (ft. MceBisi) –  Becca B

 

3. Thinking About It (Let It Go) – Nathan Goshen (KVR Remix)

 

2. See You In The Stars – The Optical Illusion

 

1. Kick  – 3KNGZ

New Track: Burn Up – District 11

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Producer Isaac Reid and singer/songwriter Melinda Burns (Mel B) – aka DISTRICT 11 – are back with a brand new single Burn Up, making a complete u-turn from their previous lazing-in-the-summer offering, Sunshine.

The almost three-minute uplifting treat boasts a borderline electropop/dance bassline where Burns injects some gutsy conviction to her angelically-light vocals, adding a real club-ish, Ibizan vibe.  Perhaps reminiscent of Emeli Sande’s hit, Heaven…have a listen and see what you think.

New Music Video: Satellite – I.AM.WILLOW

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I.AM.WILLOW debuts the music video for her debut single Satellite, a soaring, sweeping pop song “about giving that special relationship a second chance.”

Her music is a cinematic-pop explosion of influences, highlighted by the contrasting subtlety and power of her vocals, melodic arrangements and evocative lyricism.

The London-based, Malta-born musician, who counts Annie Lennox as a fan, has gained support from BBC Introducing, Q Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, and Time Out (Top 5 Rising Stars of 2015) over the past 12 months.

Watch out for her  EP,  coming in 2017…but for now, check out the video to Satellite.

Upcoming Release: Played – Melisa Whiskey

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Overflowing with soul and emotion, Played is the rousing introduction to the velvety, caramel tones of MELISA WHISKEY.

A poignant reflection of a relationship, Played is both atmospheric and poetic, displaying Whiskey’s finesse as both a writer and singer.

The record is the first to be taken from her forthcoming debut E.P, due early 2017, which is the first release on her own label Whiskey Music. However, Melisa is no stranger to music and you may recognize her unmistakable vocals from the anthemic ‘Threshold’ by UK dance producer Redlight and ‘Searching’ from the house legend Roger Sanchez, both of which have been released over the last year.

Taking to her roots and influence, from the likes of Lauryn Hill, Sade and Amy Winehouse, Melisa’s own releases lay her expressive, soulful style bare and in full glory. Elements of vulnerability glint through and are met by the juxtaposition of the power and strength within her voice as the lyrics resonate.

Not to be missed…have a listen to Played.