Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, ISCO CRUZ is a rising artist with an unorthodox and versatile style that draws influences from Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson, Drake, and The Weeknd. While primarily categorized as R&B/Soul, his music transcends genres.
His love for music started at an early age, and he began writing poetry as a way to express his thoughts and emotions. As his passion for music grew, he transitioned into rapping, and now his music has progressed into being much more melodic.
His latest single, ‘Nights in December,’ is a tale of temptation, lust, and the consequences that follow. With a beat that’s both seductive and raw, Cruz takes the listener on a journey through his experiences.
The single is a precursor to his debut EP ‘Lost in Lust’, set to release later this year. ‘Lost in Lust’ is a collection of intimate and soulful tracks that explore the complexities of love and desire. From the euphoric highs of falling head over heels, to the heartache and confusion of being caught in a toxic relationship, these songs capture the full range of emotions that come with being lost in lust. Get the first taste of the EP here…
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Listen To Vanessa Mood’s Stunning Single, ‘Work Things Out’
VANESSA MOOD (Vanessa Moodley) is a South African born singer, international award-winning songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. A newcomer to Canada, her music is soulful, passionate and often tells stories of intimacy that leaves one feeling less alone in this world.
Her sincere and heartfelt new song, ‘Work Things Out,’ is about forgiveness—for ourselves and those we love. Faced with a challenging situation, this one felt unique, as previously in other relationships that had reached this point, Vanessa was willing to walk away. But with this one, that was not an option.
Her life kicking off at the tail end of apartheid, Vanessa had no idea that a career in music was something that was available to someone of her skin colour or gender. It was only after completing a degree in music, which started as an escape from the pain of her father’s death, that she realized that she needed music. She hoped for more than her early learnings of jazz and began by exploring her love for pop music.
Have a listen to the stunning ‘Work Things Out’ below…
OUT TODAY: Espacio Dios ‘Collapse All Rules’ With First Release Of The Year
Boasting a wonderfully askew bassline, ESPACIO DIOS‘ brand new single, ‘Collapse All Rules,’ can be interpreted as a holistic submission to the significant other.
Speaking on the tenets of this song, Espacio Dios said “Collapse of All Rules was inspired by the beautiful ideas in life that were coming to me and in that moment; I was in a space where I felt like I could submit to the process and be vulnerable. Whether the outcome was/is bad or good, I still embraced it and took them as liberating moments where I was living in the now, the moment.”
The Pelo singer and producer goes on to describe the making of his newest single from his upcoming album; “I was in studio and I started with the beat first. I was trying to grasp on what I wanted the song to be about so I just freestyled. I played around a lot and I was super happy with the result. That’s when I solidified the verses and eventually, the song came together.”
Espacio Dios fans can look forward to more singles ahead of his album release later in the year – following the release of Pelo featuring Maglera Doe Boy…but for now, listen to ‘Collapse All Rules’ below…
New Lease Music’s Top Ten Albums Of 2022
As promised, here are the top ten albums, which received the most streams/views throughout 2022.
There’s an eclectic mix on this list – so expect some UKG, alt R&B, drill and a little something totally left-field! Enjoy!
If you missed the blog’s Top Ten Music Videos yesterday, not to worry, you can check it out HERE.
10. RESET II – OBSIDIAN CANE
9. HALF EMPTY/HALF FULL – TILLY VALENTINE
8. GREEN ROSES – SAMSON
7. CHRYSALIS – BENNY BIZZIE
6. L.I.F.E: THE CAUSE – J.A.S
5. AUDIOCITY – RAYNE STORM
4. OLÚWAMÁYỌ̀WÁ – OLOYE COLDMAN
3. TREPAC – JUICE CANNON X DICE CANNON
2. CHILL PILL – DIOR ASHE
1. I, THE COLLECTOR – 5TASH
Song of the Day: Only – Rowlene (Feat. WurlD)
Award-winning, platinum-selling R&B Pop sensation, ROWLENE indulges a passionate courtship with her latest offering ‘Only (Feat. WurlD)’ .
Recently emerging from a 2-year hiatus with her sultry icebreaker ‘Would You Like That’, ‘Only’, the second single off Rowlene’s new seven-track EP Frequency, is an ode to one of the most essential love languages to maintain the spark between two lovebirds, the Art Of Pleasure. Complemented by sensual sonic texture and courting lyricism, the intimate future mash hit sets the mood for not only a craving for extravagant displays of affection but a simple appreciation for the little things.
Speaking on the creative process of ‘Only’ and what music lovers can expect from her EP, Rowlene shares:
“WurlD and I hadn’t met until the song was complete. The collaboration was effortless and organic.. ‘‘Frequency’ has so many definitions, from science to math, it is a significant observation that always hints to ‘more’. This project follows exactly that notion. Each song represents a twist or turn in the journey we call finding love and sometimes ourselves. One’s cycle can never be compared to another’s, yet when you’ve matched the energies when you’ve synchronized with someone – magic happens.”
‘Only’ is out now via Platoon. Have a listen below…
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