Northern contemporary R&B three-piece, LITTLE GRACE, has linked up with producers and songwriters XamVolo, Tee Soulful and Danny Casio for their latest single, ‘Silence’, a delicate yet impactful track, that appreciates moments of silence in a society full of deafening distractions.
Based in North West England, LITTLE GRACE sits in a landscape where the R&B scene is growing slightly behind the South of the country. However, although still in their infancy, the trio have worked with some notable names, including Bristol-based drum & bass producer TC, German producer and DJ Robin Schulz and Liverpool based XamVolo, who is also currently making waves in the Northern R&B scene.
In each of their previous singles, LITTLE GRACE has presented an original nostalgic sound that takes elements from their influences in Motown, 80’s synth pop and post 2000’s electronic and R&B. Building a catalogue of music that captures everyday life, their lyrics are honest and unfiltered, storytelling through smooth vocals.
I’m telling you RIGHT NOW, you guys are in for a treat! So before you head out, have a listen to the stunning ‘Silence’ below:
Frontman Fabian and Jarmane Raad-McAndrew, better known as NOBLE GRAY have made their entry on the blog with the brand new video for single, ‘Your Love’.
The four-minute production boasts stunning images of negative effect, which reflects the pair’s unflappable love for each other, topped off with the single’s modern take of 90’s afterhours.
Although the London duo have been collaborating for several years, they finally took the leap and released their debut album, ‘Throwback’ last month after working hard on the project over the last two years. The self written/produced album consists of pop-infused melodies paired with synth beats, drawing inspiration from a range of genres – from R&B to Electronica….go and check it out sometime.
For now, watch the magical video for ‘Your Love’ below:
With exactly one week until the release of their debut EP, ‘Watch The Ton3s’, Grammy-nominated viral sensations THE HAMILTONES teases us with the remix of their Ricco Barrino-produced ‘Money Can’t Buy You Love‘ single, now today (31st May) on all digital streaming platforms.
Written by group manager Brandon Davis, and produced by Streetz Mentor and Gotti Rock Solid, the ‘Money Can’t Buy You Love’ remix features a guest verse from Phonte (of Little Brother) and guitar work by Lelo of THE HAMILTONES.
This is one smooth R&B joint! Check it out before you head out
After making an impressive splash on the blog with latest effort ‘I Just Wanna’, NEW LEASE MUSIC has decided to catch up and find out a little more about the man behind the single, GENTRY KOZIA.
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. So what have you been up to in the music circuit in your hometown?
GK: Thank you for having me! I really appreciate it and I’m currently not living in my hometown I relocated to California. But I have gone back home a few times within the last two years, doing radio interviews and a few shows.
NLM: You released your single ‘I Just Wanna’ back in April. What was the public reception of the single so far?
GK: It’s doing very well & gaining more streams.
NLM: What’s your inspiration behind the single?
GK: Love songs from the past something that is missing greatly in today’s R&B music.
NLM: Are you planning to do a music video for the single in the near future?
GK: We shot a video for it back in October of last year but had to do some re-shoots..I’m planning to release it in July…
NLM: So how would you describe your sound to potential fans?
GK: A touch of vintage soul with a little funk, layered with some rock rounded off with today’s sonics..I try to stay away from trends but still maintaining a sound that is familiar today – if that make sense.
NLM: If you had to collaborate with ONE mainstream artist, who would it be?
GK: Well it would actually be two… Prince and Pharrell Williams. Those guys are not afraid to push the envelope with their fashion and music.
NLM: If you had three wishes to change the music industry today, what would they be?
GK: More originality, diversity on radio playlists and better artist deals.
NLM: So what are your plans for this year?
GK: Currently I’m on tour until the end of September and continuously release music on all digital platforms. I also have a few major placement deals in place, so I’m staying busy.
NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?
GK: I’m on all social media platforms as gentrykozia (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, Snapchat). All my music is available on all streaming platforms as well.
NLM: Finally, if music didn’t exist, what profession would you do?
GK: I would be a professional boxer..I was boxing before I decided to pursue music professionally..
Synth-pop/soul artist ANE graces her presence on the blog for the second time with latest single ‘It Is What It Is’, coming from her brand new EP, ‘Lonely Lovers Fantasy’.
The project’s lead single, is an autobiographical tale about maneuvering through the fast-paced, non-committal, modern era of dating. Absolutely stunning; check it out below;
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