Mixtape Review: A1 Mondays 3 – A1

If you enjoy REAL hip-hop and R&B of the yesteryear, then oh boy you’ve landed on the right spot!

As part of his #A1Mondays series, which started out earlier this year, A1 drops his third installment, coming in the shape of a six-track set entitled ‘A1 Mondays 3’. In his latest mixtape, the upriser takes on big hits such as Twista’s ‘Overnight Celebrity’ and Eve’s ‘Satisfaction’ and sparkles his some of the magic through his extra spicy flow.

I tell you, once you hit the play button on this bad boy, rest assured there won’t be a single dull moment. Head right here to check out A1 Mondays 3.

Must Listens: Overnight Celebrity Freestyle, Satisfaction Freestyle

 

New Track: Nah Lef – Lyrae

Reggae and R&B upcomer Lyrae LYRAE unveiled ‘Nah Lef’, her debut single via Monopolyhouse. Telling the story of true love, this feel good song is equipped with an infectious hook and inescapably rhythmic lyrics ready to start the dance at any next party!

‘Nah Lef’ is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Google Play, Spotify and all major digital outlets…check it out.

Song of the Day: Schmoney – Lily Kiing

LILY KIING steps into today’s spotlight with her playful latest single, ‘Schmoney’.

House of Pharaoh’s frequent collaborator oneninenine well represents the Londoner’s mission to elude feminine sensuality and sexuality with her enticing lyrics and exuberant songwriting.

Since beginning her journey into the world of music a year ago, LILY KIING has received an immense amount of support after being listed as one of MOBO’s ‘One To Watch’ and recently  opened up for US artist, J Stash at his UK headline show.

Witness a star on a soaring rise…check out Lily’s sizzling hot production.

 

New Track: Personal – Ricardo Williams

One of NEW LEASE MUSIC’s favourite R&B powerhouse RICARDO WILLIAMS returns to the blog’s limelight with his most personal work to date…

In the latest single, ‘Personal’, Ricardo delivers a sincere story of taking a potentially great relationship out of the stagnant stage to flourish to another level. It’s so hard to believe that the wear-your-heart-on-the-sleeve number took only a week to produce! Don’t know how he goes it!

‘Personal’ is the first release from his work-in-progress album. From what I’ve heard from this track, it should go down as a treat…don’t miss out…better have a listen….

New Track: To My Ex – Jessie J

In the run up to the arrival of her  fourth full-length album, ‘R.O.S.E’. , JESSIE J shares her new song, ‘Not My Ex.’

The powerhouse has recently announced ‘R.O.S.E.—an acronym for Realizations, Obsessions, Sex, and Empowerment— via a video detailing her struggles and journey to this body of work. View the confessional video HERE.

In addition, JESSIE J is preparing to perform at many SOLD OUT shows on the upcoming tour, beginning October 8 at Birmingham Institute in Birmingham, UK with dates plotted through October 28 at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA.

The song is a part of her full-length album, ‘R.O.S.E.’ is expected to drop next year.. for now, have a listen to ‘Not My Ex.’