Rapper Tone Levels goes on a journey of self with album, ‘God Is Here’

TONE LEVELS is a self-made entrepreneur who has forged a unique route in life by fusing his interests and skills to reinforce a genuinely influential and motivating profession. His path to success has been paved with tenacity, diligence, and a strong desire to help others.

Using his skills as a rapper, he spreads messages about the power of healing, self-love, and happiness. He now has about 200k followers across his social media platforms, making him a popular speaker, advocate for holistic health and wellbeing, and thought leader in the community. He’s now aware that his voice is more than him, thanks to encouraging comments from people who could identify with his music.

Tone Levels returns with his brand-new hip-hop album, ‘God Is Here’. The 15-track compilation documents his spiritual awakening where he states that he is ‘coming into the knowingness of self’. As soon as he realised that his actions, words, and thoughts shape his world, he began to adjust to this realisation. Around this time he also delved into journaling to explore shadow work. He began to heal the inner child within himself, knowing himself better, and dive into deeper depths of his soul and entire being.

Tone Levels’ musical journey reflects a deep passion for storytelling. Instrumentally rich and evocative, ‘God Is Here’, showcases his beautifully arranged flows. The vulnerability throughout the album serves as a metaphor for his growth and resilience both as a person and as an artist.

The seamlessly R&B and hip-hop infused tracks showcase Tone Levels’ masterful music abilities and talents creating a compelling collection of songs. He effortlessly channels his positive energy through the flows that he keeps present throughout this stunning album. He embraces the complexity and depth providing listeners with a captivating musical experience on, God Is Here.

The album’s focus track ‘The Original Woman’ is a highly vibrational and inspirational offering. Tone Levels sent the beat to Londrelle who stated that he felt in his spirit to speak to the women on, God Is Here. He tapped into his heart chakra and spoke about how he feels toward black women and his love for them.

On the song, Tone Levels says, “It is about uplifting the black woman. Speaking life and power into the black woman. Killing off the sex war (women vs men) and stepping up as men to let the black women know how much they mean to us men and how proud we are. Growing up around nothing but women allowed me to grow a different type of love and appreciation for black women. We love you, we see you, we appreciate you, we value you, we honor you, we cherish you.”

Listen to ‘God Is Here’ below…

Must Listens: God Is Here, The Original Woman, To Sit With The Kings, Anybody Out There, No Holster Freestyle

Song of the Day: My Old Friend – OUDi

Sometimes your most rewarding relationship is the one you have with yourself. Over the course of a career that’s taken her from Canada to Nashville—and from the alt-pop/industrial world to the country arena and back again—the phenomenon known as OUDi has learned that lesson all too well. And she’s sharing it on ‘My Old Friend,’ an irresistible high-drama ballad that marks her debut as a solo artist after years of sharing the spotlight.

Built on a plaintive instrumental melody and a mesmerizing clockwork rhythm, the song carries the emotional weight of a conversation you have in the mirror when there’s no one left around to hoodwink. OUDi’s compelling vocal starts off at a seductive purr as she confronts an inner solitude, she might not exactly welcome, but knows she can always count on:

Hello loneliness, can’t say I missed you/But let me tell you this, now I need you

The internal co-dependency fully acknowledged, her amazing voice opens up into a bittersweet embrace of the darkness:

Go and do that thing you do, make me feel and lose my mind/‘Cause I have nothing left to lose, you’ve been waiting all this time/I dare you come a little closer and rest your head upon my shoulder.

This isn’t just a declaration of artistic independence; it’s the story of a life. Born Chrystal Oudijk, she was out of the house and supporting herself by age 16, while pursuing her musical muse through a variety of projects. There was the five-piece alternative band The Perfect Strangers, the pop-industrial project Jakalope (for producer Dave “Rave” Ogilvie) and then—most famously—the pop-country duo Sons of Daughters (with Jimmy Thow). She was Chrystal Leigh by that point, and finding such success as a Billboard-charting, CCMA Award-nominated artist that she had even moved to Nashville from her native Vancouver. There was just one problem:

“Jimmy and I struggled as creative partners,” she divulges. “Add in alcohol, anxiety & depression and we had ourselves a real party!”

The near loss of a family member due to addiction and the confusion of the early pandemic era only deepened her dissatisfaction. When Sons of Daughters parted ways, she took two years to regroup, rethink and write her very first solo album. The release of ‘My Old Friend’ is the opening salvo in her new career—strike that, her new state of being—as OUDi. It also sounds the death knell for what she describes as an adulthood full of toxic relationships and creative compromises.

“I’ve been living in survival mode my entire life,” she reflects. “It’s only been in the past two years I’ve been training my nervous system to relax. I’m excited to finally put my stories to song, for I have a lot of them.”

The year 2024 is going to mark a real renaissance for this woman, she even directed the music video for ‘My Old Friend,’ exploiting a side talent she’s cultivated during her recent period of self-emancipation and reinvention. Her explanation for all of it is as sanguine as the song is bleak, yet equally self-aware:

“I guess it goes to show when you start to live your life authentically and true to yourself, magic really can happen.” Why not watch the video for ‘My Old Friend’ below…

Handshake In Space returns with another party starter, ‘Me Myself and I’

The mysterious Swedish artist known as HANDSHAKE IN SPACE has dropped another club filler through latest single, ‘Me, Myself and I’, out now across various music platforms.

This captivating track combines cutting-edge electronic beats with introspective lyrics that resonate with the essence of self-discovery, perfectly encapsulating a narrative of empowerment, heartbreak, and personal growth,

The single is a testament to the artist’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression while maintaining a mysterious persona. HANDSHAKE IN SPACE continues to captivate listeners with a sound that defies categorization, inviting fans to lose themselves in the evocative world of their music.

‘Me, Myself and I’ is now available on all major streaming platforms, offering EDM enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the unique sonic universe crafted by HANDSHAKE IN SPACE…check out the single below…

Song of the Day: Fade Away – Ricardo Williams

Following a prolific journey in the R&B landscape, RICARDO WILLIAMS unveils ‘Fade Away,’ a soul-stirring R&B slow jam that signals a poignant farewell to a familiar sound and heralds the dawn of an invigorated artistic path. Drawing inspiration from the heartfelt undertones in Summer Walker’s ‘Say My Name,’ Ricardo crafts a narrative that mirrors his own experiences, feelings of loss, and the rediscovery of his artistic essence.

The inception of ‘Fade Away’ came about at a deeply personal space, a time when Ricardo felt detached from his creative self, grappling with a loss of direction in his music. This period of artistic stagnation, characterised by months of being unable to write, urged him to channel the feelings of letting go into the
realm of relationships, creating a metaphor that beautifully depicts his evolving relationship with music.

Ricardo shares, “This song came about from a time when I felt like I had lost my essence as an artist, chasing the wrong things and losing my spark in the process. ‘Fade Away’ is a testament to the journey of rediscovery, using the pain and the detachment as a metaphor woven into a relationship narrative. It marks the end of an era and the exciting beginning of what’s next, a rebirth of Ricardo Williams.”

‘Fade Away’ bears the authenticity of a heartfelt goodbye, a relinquishment of the past, and a warm embrace of the promising future. It resonates as a beacon of renewal, the culmination of one chapter and the eager step into another, carrying the hallmark of Ricardo’s immersive R&B with a fresh and revitalised spirit.

As Ricardo prepares to explore fresh horizons, immersing himself in the studio in anticipation of an upcoming album, ‘Fade Away’ stands as a sincere note to fans, an invitation to witness the transformation and to grow alongside an artist ready to bare his soul in new, profound ways.

Have a listen to ‘Fade Away’ below…

Song of the Day: Father Time – Kale Gawd

KALE GAWD freestyles over Kendrick Lamar’s track ‘Father Time’, where he describes that moment when all control becomes lost in the void of your past.

He says of the freestyle: “I have always been a huge Kendrick fan, and Father Time moved me more than any other cut off of Big Steppers – to the point where I felt compelled to tell a story of my own.”

Kale Gawd offers his daily freestyles on Instagram – why not head over there – https://www.instagram.com/kale_gawd/

But before you do, make sure you check his ‘Father Time’ freestyle below…