Tag: Songs of the Day

Song of the Day: Mood – Ricky Banks x C Cane

Standing out like a diamond in the rough, South London Rapper RICKY BANKS comes through with latest single ‘Mood’. After releasing his EP Zero Balance, he began to see traction and gained listeners and supporters, which has seen him push more boundaries and take things more seriously to hone his craft and become an all rounder in the UK music scene.

Contributing to his wins so far, RICKY BANKS has made a name for himself by consistently releasing standout music over the past year and this time it comes in the form of ‘Mood’ ft North London rapper C Cane.

Produced by SSK, ‘Mood’ explores the different feelings, emotions that we all encounter, with an uplifting choppy beat complimenting and showcasing both RICKY BANKS and C Cane’s versatility and lyricism.

Talking about the single, the Old Kent Road based artist says ‘Sometimes we can be up, happy, excited, prideful, confident, however there are also times where we are down, frustrated, confused, upset, anger and depressed. I wanted to find a middle ground between both sides and feel the message of the track is too remain level headed. Never let situations and circumstances as hard as it sounds effect you because its all in your head. This life is a short one so you gotta enjoy it, even in the bad times.’

With a passion for creating memorable music Ricky is known for his aggressive delivery but versatile style, he has nailed punchline rapping with smooth flows and concepts as highlighted on ‘Mood’, with humble beginnings, Ricky is now ready to take his career to the next level…

Check out the video for ‘Mood’ below on GRM Daily…

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Song of the Day: Skin Good – Madison Paris

With her previous single ‘Triple’ with Bobii Lewis going down a storm and reaching new heights, rising songstress MADISON PARIS looks ready to go again with her next offering of 2019, the seductive new single ‘Skin Good’.

Enticing from the offset, it’s a smooth R&B cut that blooms into a truly tropical vibe that ways with its infectious melody. Her unmistakable soft and sensual vocals are the commanding centrepiece, enhancing the appeal of this track.

Since gracing the music industry two years ago, she has proven her worth, with a supporting slot for trio M.O, and her 2018 full of massive releases including ‘Excuse’, ‘Rum& Wine’ (which was BBC 1Xtra’s Introducing Track of the Week) & ‘Oh Mama’ featuring Micah Million, rounding off the year by becoming the face of Footasylum’s Nike Utility Boot campaign.

Between those feats and gaining US and UK radio support from Alaysia Navarro on Dash Radio and BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Ace, Madison is not just a pretty face with vocal talent but has all the makings to be a force in music. There’s a lot to come this year from this aspiring artist. She’s built a solid fanbase and caught the attention of many within the industry and now looks to dominate in 2019 so be sure to keep tabs on soon to be superstar…

Check out ‘Skin Good’ below…

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Song of the Day: Saw Her – Pound

After gaining rapid support from DJ Target and DJ Melody Kane across BBC Radio 1Xtra for their previous single ‘I Can’t Wait’, East London trio #POUND are ready to repeat their success with latest single ‘Saw Her’,

‘Saw Her’ flawlessly blends Afrobeat and Dancehall elements with a refreshing mix of wavy electro, produced by SupaWave, who is part of the upcoming trio. With vocals from SMXK£ and Darkboi on hand, #POUND achieved a current sound that commands attention. Filmed on the streets of Brick Lane, the energetic video features female passers by who just can’t get enough of that beat.

Starting out as rappers in Grime collectives like Kidz In The Hood and Mucky Wolf Pack, they started their career collaborating with respected MC’s like Crazy Titch and God’s Gift. At 15 years old, SMXK£ was even part of one of “Bow For The Wolves” a massive hit for Mucky Wolf Pack, which saw nationwide success in the heydays of Channel U.

Having supported Kojo Funds and Abra Cadabra, #POUND are getting ready for live performances across the UK.

Check out the blazing video for ‘Saw Her’ below…

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Song of the Day: No Limit – Hannah V (ft. Shystie and Pepper Rose)

Celebrating boldness and individuality, ‘No Limit’ is a 6-track testament to the fearless and their pursuit to break barriers, and with the lead single of the same name featuring UK Rap great Shystie, the power combination can’t help but set the unstoppable tone of this EP.

The lyric video is representative of the feminine strength on this record. Pastel hues delicately swirl into a watercolour backdrop as the bold, courageous lyrics stand with power on the screen

Having written, produced and played for artists including Stormzy, Rihanna, Jessie J and scoring a Top 10 album in JP Cooper’s ‘Raised Under Grey Skies’, HANNAH V is a music pioneer. Her determination and desire to always navigate to success irrespective of gender, ethnicity or class has remained her driving force and within her latest release, it is exactly that which she captures.

Rooted in friendship, the music is a by-product of teamwork, fierce resolution and the talent within her circle. Premiered by DJ Target at 1Xtra, lead single ‘No Limit’ features Shystie and Pepper Rose and is anthemic in its charm with a valiant hook and the infectious, quick firing delivery of rap. Within the other 5 records that make up the EP, Misha B, Cherri V, Ama Schreyer, Nicky Brown and Mike Ellison join HANNAH V on the journey and it’s packed to the brim with soul, depth, meaning and instrumental heaven. Think of it as a road trip, with all of your friends and different discussions happening along the way, emotions pouring out at varied pace, some getting soulful and deep whilst ten minutes later you’re all singing together with the windows down. Hannah V captures it perfectly on this EP, only on this trip, there’s ‘No Limit’ as to where the road will take you and how fast you need to go, just as long as you continue to break down barriers and keep it moving….

Check out the bold and beautiful lyric video for ‘No Limit’ below…

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Song of the Day: More – Benny Bizzie

BENNY BIZZIE teams up with UK producer Cee Figures (Afro B, Tion Wayne, Chip) for the summer charged R&B/Afrobeat track entitled ‘More’, the second release from his forthcoming EP.

The UK R&B singer has previously collaborated with the likes of Ghetts and Wretch 32. Bizzie also received airplay from DJ Ace (BBC 1xtra), Ras Kwame and Charlie Sloth. He was also nominated for the UMA awards and featured on the SBTV top ten artists alongside Ed Sheeran and Jessie Ware.

‘More’ follows Bizzie’s debut single ‘Emotions’, which reached over 100k views on YouTube with the singer’s fanbase growing rapidly across all platforms.

Check out the smooth joint below…

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