Song of the Day: On Me – Brandz (ft. Ziezie)

Lifted from his second solo EP in two years, Street & Soul (SNS), UK rap and R&B rising star BRANDZ has linked up with eclectic UK rapper and singer ZIEZIE for his single and EP focus track titled ‘On Me’. Produced by Vitals, who has also worked with the likes of B Young, Ty Dolla $ign and Lil Tjay, the infectious UK R&B-rap fusion offering also comes with a lush perfect-for-summer music video filmed in London and shot by seasoned video director Sesan, whose directorial credits include working with Kanye West, Cardi B and Migos, among others.

‘On Me’ comes on the back of Brandz recently receiving the BRIT Certified Silver award for his viral hit track ‘Intro (Real Love)’ with Zion Foster, from their breakthrough 25/8 collaborative project that has amassed over 250 million streams and sold over half a million units worldwide.

Emerging onto the UK music scene as part of the award-winning British duo Tizzy x Brandz that gave us cult classics such as ‘All Ways’ and ‘Escobar’, Brandz has gone on to become a force to be reckoned with as a solo rising star, with over two million monthly listeners on Spotify, and support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, GRM Daily, TRENCH, Earmilk, Spotify, MTV UK and Notion, among others. Over the past 12 months, the North London native has been working on his highly anticipated Street & Soul EP and his debut album with the likes of 4-time Grammy Award winner Larrance Dopson (1500 Or Nothin) and DJ Khalil (Nipsey Hussle, A$AP Ferg), among others.

Now it’s time to check out the master at work…click play on the video for ‘On Me’ below…

JAYD Shares Brand New Single, ‘Lucid Lover’

BBC introducing-approved artist Courtney Jayd Lumsden – otherwise known as JAYD – has unveiled her latest offering, ‘Lucid Lover’ which covers an agonising topic that we all have encountered in our lifetime – a messy break-up.

Oozing featherly old-school R&B/electro pop layers, that’s so captivating from the very beginning, ‘Lucid Lovers’ features London-based rapper Mirari More, who drops a soothing verse which perfectly complements the echoic soundscapes and Jayd’s delicately well-posed vocals.

The Luxembourg based, british indie artist has always written straight from the heart, touching on themes ranging from mental health and anxiety to toxic relationships. She confides, “I am good at remembering stories people have told me and putting myself into someone’s shoes and writing from an honest place as if it was me living through it.”

‘Lucid lover’ delves deeper into these themes, resulting in an authentic release where listeners can connect with on a personal level. Have a listen below…

Song of the Day: Pretty Boy – Grace Sorensen

Hailing from Texas 19-year-old R&B artist GRACE SORENSEN comes through onto today’s top spot with an incredibly strong offering titled, ‘PRETTY BOY’. Immediately infectious after the first listen, the single oozes a soothing downtempo production by BLK ODYSSY, perfectly coupled with Grace’s silky smooth vocals, infectious melodies and striking lyricism.

Speaking on the release, Grace says, “‘PRETTY BOY’ was written out of disappointment of my taste in men and giving too many chances to the same type of boys and expecting different treatment.”

Grace only made her arrival on the music scene in 2020 but it’s been an upward trajectory ever since with a string of high-quality R&B releases that have made it clear that she is a star with a huge future ahead. Lifted from the rising artist’s debut EP, WHAT I NEVER TOLD YOU, which is out now, ‘PRETTY BOY’ is another stellar entry into her growing discography and arrives alongside equally impressive visuals directed by Daniel Castillo. Check it out below…

Song of the Day: Could It Be – UpSinceYesterday

R &B/hip-hop sensation, UPSINCEYESTERDAY makes his bold debut on the blog, stealing today’s top spot with single ‘Could It Be’.

Melodious and captivating, Upsinceyesterday embraces his hip hop roots, incorporating his artistic influences such as Drake and Kanye West, throughout the track. With harmonies aim to allure the prospective listener, Upsinceyesterday asks throughout the track, ‘Could It Be’ that he could find a ‘passionate relationship in this hectic world’?.

Since his 2017 debut ‘Up Since Yesterday’, Upsinceyesterday has gathered a collection of fresh and passionately artistic tracks to ‘capture people’s ears’. Evidently, listeners have loved his previous work, as his first single ‘Straight Up Out The Jungle’, has received over 8,000 streams on Spotify. Making music he enjoys listening to, Upsinceyesterday has no plans to slow down, as he prepares to release a further three tracks by summer, ‘focusing on the formulas and execution’ of his music.

Check him out below in an epic official video…

Benny Bizzie releases Irresistibly Smooth R&B single ‘Forever.’

BENNY BIZZIE takes us on an epic adventure through a punchy, falsetto-infused single, ‘Forever’, out now on all music digital platforms.

Featuring a hard-hitting drum pattern and melodic nuances produced by heavyweight Cee Figz – who has also produced for the likes of Wretch 32, Fredo, and Popcaan – ‘Forever’ goes on an emotive journey, where the British-Nigerian R&B singer/songwriter desperately yearns for his love interest. The single is well worth exploring, as BBC 1xtra/BBC London-approved Benny is at a transformative stage of his artistry and trust me, you’re in for a taste of evolution…

‘Forever’ quickly follows Benny’s first well-received single of the year, ‘Drunk N Naked’, released on Valentine’s Day. The accompanied video for ‘Drunk N Naked’ generated almost 5K views within a month on YouTube alone.

‘Forever’ was released on 8th April 2022 on all major download and streaming sites. Check it out below…


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