Nigerian-born/Toronto artist, producer and musician IDRIS LAWAL has teamed up with Canadian producer Antion and Brazilian guitarist Lã, to create an alternative R&B/Hip-Hop single entitled ‘Jordan’.
With strong genre-fusing sensibilities, held together perfectly by Idris’ captivating vocal delivery, the single documents his experience of being a black male youth trying to figure life out.
‘Jordan’ is the first of three singles to be released in the lead up to his solo debut EP, set to be released in September.
VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star LABRITNEY debuts the official music video for the title track from her latest track, ‘Never Fold’ via Billboard.
“I wanted to create a balance in the visual by showing a very feminine, sensual, yet raw performance,” the multi-hyphenate told Billboard of the Marty McFly-directed video, which was also choreographed by Mikey Peseante and celebrity choreographer Jose “Hollywood” Ramos. “Real hair, minimal makeup, simple style, raw emotions and dancing.”
Introducing himself in the music world alongside top YouTuber ‘JoJo’,TEVAN drops his freshly coined ‘desi-swing’ sounds for Your listening pleasure…
To give you the low-down, TEVAN was born to Sri-Lankan parents some 21 years ago, and was raised in Croydon. The young star relocated to Bulgaria to go to University where he met a girl and fell in love but things took a turn for the worst when her family were unaccepting of the relationship. Fast forward to 2019 and the result of TEVAN’s influences and affairs of the heart have been wrapped up and captured in this snappy debut number from the man himself.
Hugely proud of his both his Sri Lankan heritage and his Croydon roots, the upriser has collaborated with a bunch of awesome music peeps to bring ‘Anyway’ to life. Working with Hot Money Studios, the production is a hip-swaying mix of afro-swing whilst paying homage to his own heritage via the Indian tabla within the beat. YouTuber ‘JoJo’, who has also recently debuted his musical talents with his release of ‘My Queen’ on GRM Daily and hit almost one million views, joins the squad with an impressive feature verse. Finally, to put the icing on the cake and bring the all of the elements to life with the crispest and clearest of masters, the one and only Chris Athens, who has leant his ear and touch to everyone from Drake and Rick Ross to Wiz Khalifa, Jeezy, Usher, N.E.R.D. and Erykah Badu.
With the video premiering exclusively via GRM Daily and the track available on DSP’s now, TEVAN submits a serious case for his debut with ‘Anyway’.
Coventry-based artist ICEY STANLEY has dropped his brand new single ‘On The Way’, taken from his latest EP ‘Still No Love In February’, a follow-up to his last year’s project, ‘No Love In February’.
Boasting a mix of upbeat and smooth jamming joints, the latest EP includes collaborations with producers Carty S, Diamond Jay, Gifted Society MAC (Music Always Cures) and Kevin Gani, including one feature from KK The Sensei. The lyrics are relatable for those that have been in position including Icey and a reminder of those feelings that can be expressed through this song.
‘On The Way’ follows his summer 2018 release, ‘Something I’m Needing’ Feat. Tocky Vibes, ‘Mid Summer Drip – EP’ with Birmingham’s own Mr Macee & Lets Go EP. The project features production from various producers.
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