New Track! Leaving – Taya Sophie

Taya Sophie

Manchester singer/songwriter TAYA SOPHIE is back with her brand new offering titled, Leaving, taken from her EP, Know My Name.

Ready to carry on the momentum that was generated from her last track F**ked Up,  this almost three-and-a-half-minute track displays her wide range of singing abilities whether it is hitting high notes or singing smooth melodies.

You’re forgiven if you think Leaving is a song about a girl liberating herself from a deadbeat boyfriend – in fact, it gives a personal insight into a father and daughter relationship.  The song was written to illustrate how close a father and daughter can be, especially at an early stage. The song talks about a daughter leaving her father in order to move in with her boyfriend. The essence of the song displays the highs and lows of this type of relationship.

A video to the single, shot in the songstress’ hometown last year, will be coming out very soon. Once you watch
the video, hopefully everything will make sense!

Currently working on new material, this is the first instalment that is from her new body of work that will only wet
the appetite from wanting to hear more from this promising young scarlet.

Leaving is now available on iTunes.

New Track! Don’t Be Shy – Kane

Kane

As a preview to his debut album, KANE releases his silky smooth offering, Don’t Be Shy.

Oozing with soul and the makings of a sweet R&B slow jam, the British R&B singer showcases weak-at-the-knees vocal over a beat laden with classic guitar riffs and snares, with a more contemporary deep bass backline shining through that perfectly holds each aspect of the track together.

With an equally impressive video in the pipeline, KANE makes his mark with depth and quality to his work. The video, shot in his hometown of Tottenham in London, gives a sincere perspective of the singer and the song itself as the luscious, sweet vocal collides with the raw, inner-city visual surroundings. The result is that of authenticity and somehow gives a new edge to the record that you might have missed on listening.

He may only be in the early stages of his career but this upcomer already has quite a story that has propelled him to his current place in music. At the age of 17, he released his debut E.P Dreams, which resulted in him working with acclaimed songwriter Sam Hook (Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Mary J Blige) and releasing Turn It Up featuring Sneakbo. He then went on to perform at DJ Cameo’s Summer Love festival in Cyprus alongside Tinie Tempah before returning to the UK and performing with the likes of J Spades and U.S songstress, Ashanti, at the IndigO2.

Set to have a big impact on the music scene over the coming years, this cute face lays down some strong foundations for what is to come –  have a listen to Don’t Be Shy.

Album Review: Papa Yon – All On Me

Papa Von All On Me

PAPA YON slammed a hot one in the form of his latest autobiographical effort, All On Me, released on New Year’s Day.

The New Mexican singer/rapper utilises head rolling modern hip-hop and chilled out R&B rhythms to produce 13 very relatable and at times heartfelt tracks, each revealing an aspect of his battle with life.

If you haven’t heard of this multi-talented act, I promise you, he definitely deserves a listen.  All On Me is available via iTunes.

Must Listens: Start the Show, What it Do (watch the video below), Interlude II Ride, Doin’ What I’m Doin, Just Live.

 

 

KYLE LETTMAN unveiled a brand new STEAMY visual to another slamming R&B joint, Explode, set for release this month.

Directed by Chas Appeti, the video sees the UK singer and his love interest struggling to keep a part. The video perfectly captures the tempting, yet excruciating, experience of an illicit love affair expressed in the track.

Kyle –  who worked with the likes of Mary J Blige and Ne-Yo –  had a successful 2015, after dropping tracks including Moving Too Fast, which gained support across 1Xtra, Kiss, Capital Xtra and releasing his Under Construction EP. He ended the year by receiving major attention across social media, with his cover of Adele’s Hello, hitting over 2 million views on his Facebook page in a matter of weeks.

He is now back for 2016, with an EP dropping later this month – look out for that! But for now, watch the video to Explode.

Album Review: Pieces of Me – Malynda Hale

Malynda Hale

Since her last appearance on NEW LEASE MUSIC with single Hey Stranger, I always wondered what happened to songstress MALYNDA HALE. Six months down the line,  the curiosity was quashed when she slipped me her full-length album, Pieces Of Me.

With lessons of love, heartbreak and self-discovery all faced with unflappable optimism, the 11-track collection boasts seamlessly soothing soundscapes of modern R&B, pop and at times drive-time rock, with are all lifted by that classically rich soulful vocals.

This lady hasn’t lost her touch; it’s worth investing your time to check out this treasure via iTunes.

Must Listens: Gray, Falling, Better Than Nothing, Pieces Of Me.