Song of the Day: New – Kadi

Following local radio acclaim on BBC Radio Kent in her beloved hometown of Orpington, Soulful singer-songwriter KADI, arrives with latest single, ‘New’ – an emotionally charged song which takes you on a journey through the bittersweet experience of being blindsided by someone leaving unexpectedly.

Kadi’s soulful vocal delivery invites the audience to immerse themselves into navigating the complexities of her experience, reminding us that in the face of adversity, personal growth and appreciation can emerge. ‘New’ seeps into the inner feelings of confusion and disappointment uncovered by the honest and baring lyrics that touches the soul.

Drawing from a personal experience Kadi pours her heart and soul into the track, delivering an authentic and relatable message.

Kadi has worked on all her music alongside producer Adam Rust known for his work with acclaimed artists like JP Cooper, Nina Nesbitt, Becky Hill etc. This year Kadi is releasing her first album project ‘Shed This Skin’ set to release on the 25th October, and is experiencing blossoming growth as a person and independent artist. Have a listen to her stunning single below…

Song of the Day: Lil Bit – S-One (ft. 23 Dreamz)

Boasting drums with a heavy bass, catchy bridge, liquid flow strings, Canadian DJ/ Producer S-ONE‘s debut single, ‘Lil Bit’, featuring friend and artist 23Dreamz, has that perfect turnt-up club vibe.

Through their spicy collaboration, showcasing a delicious fusion of African, Caribbean and North American music all in one pot, the guys just want to spread a Lil Bit of Love in this Loveless world.

Check out the lyric video for ‘Lil Bit’ below…

Song of the Day: Lost – Aidan Carroll, Reggie Becton & Rush Davis

Conjuring a familiar classic R&B/HipHop soundscape, producer AIDAN CARROLL (THEY., Reggie Becton, Rexx Life Raj, Tiara Thomas) brings a futuristic twist to the genre featuring modern vocal style performances by Rush Davis and Reggie Becton.

The rising superstars combine on this addictive feel-good track to pen a love song fresh for the summer dance floor. ‘Lost’ serves as the first single from the upcoming mixtape project by Aidan Carroll slated for a Fall 2023 release on FLM Records.

Originally from Oklahoma City and now resident of Los Angeles, Aidan Carroll has had an expansive career as a multi-instrumentalist producer and songwriter. With an ability to seamlessly navigate musical styles ranging from jazz to rock to R&B, he has performed all over the world as a bassist with such artists as Lisa Fischer, Fred Hersch, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, and Melody Gardot.

In the second act of his career, Carroll has taken his diverse skills and talents into the world of music production. As a producer he’s been able to utilize his full musical potential and love of different genres to carve out a unique lane in the recording industry. Aidan has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Zhu, THEY., Ye Ali, Ballad, Reggie Becton, Niia, Rexx Life Raj, Seddy Hendrinx, Khruangbin, and more.

In 2022, a multitude of songs Aidan produced landed on Spotify editorial playlists such as Fresh Finds, and were covered numerous times in Billboard. Aidan is currently working on a large scale mixtape project for his own label Freedom Love Magic Records…For now, check out ‘Lost’ below…

Song of the Day: Rituals – Bite The Boxer

BITE THE BOXER‘s latest single ‘Rituals’ marks a new genre and direction for UK-based producer, this time going deeper and darker than before…

‘Rituals’ evokes an unsettling atmosphere with a slight glimmer of hope and light shining through the darkness. Within the music there are hints of horror movies and early first-person shooter games such as Quake, the latter of which was scored by a long-time influence on the music of Bite The Boxer, Nine Inch Nails.

What started off as an anonymous synthwave project in early 2020, as a way of sharpening his music production skills during lockdown, Bite The Boxer has transformed into a multi-genre, single-person, DIY production project spanning industrial altpop, synthwave, cyberpunk, ambient, chillwave, lo-fi.

His debut album The ’86 Sound was released in August 2020, followed by a glut of singles and the breakout EP – ‘A Stream Becomes A River’, released on 15th October 2021. On the back of the success of A Stream… Bite The Boxer moved to a slightly more commercial, yet alternative sound for widely-praised single, ‘Forgotten’, in April 2022 and Like ‘A Ghost’ in June 2022. Many of these singles received international radio airplay, as well as being picked up by BBC Introducing.

Check out the video for ‘Rituals’ below…

Song of the Day: Close and Personal – Rée Celine

Close and Personal’ highlights soul songbird RÉE CELINE‘s artistic evolution, whilst encapsulating her unique signature style that melds nostalgic elements with a modern, youthful aesthetic. Her compelling
duality — being both new and familiar, sensual and substantive — pervades the track. This aspect of her artistry has previously earned her significant acclaim and widespread play on Capital Xtra, BBC 1Xtra, and Reprezent radio.

‘Close and Personal’ is a testament to her success and has already been added to Spotify’s editorial playlists: “We Move,” “R&B UK,” and “Just Dropped.”, following her two previous singles, ‘Downlow’ and ‘Good Without U,’ as well as her debut EP, which launched earlier this year. As Rée continues to make waves in the UK music scene, she underscores her mission, stating, “My music is a safe space to connect with inner thoughts, emotions, alter egos, reflections, and manifestations. It’s important to connect with every ounce of ourselves in our bodies.”

Have a listen to the sultry number below…