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….
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.’
Javan Wright – aka J.KAS – brings some SERIOUS flavour and drops his latest heaving visual for track ‘Fever.’ The electro dance banger is taken from his EP ‘Snapchat’ – read the review here.
Back up – before you go, hit the play button on ‘Fever’ and join in the party!
‘Caroline’ definitely hits a raw nerve with London-based singer/songwriter SHAEFRI. With atmospheric soundcapes coupled with the stunningly soft/heartfelt vocals, the latest single tells the story of witnessing someone close hitting the self-destruct button – and feeling powerless to save them.
On her most personal release to date, SHAEFRI explains: “I wrote Caroline the day after I received a phone call saying someone close to me was in hospital after overdosing. I cried the whole day but I was also so angry with her for letting it happen. I was so afraid for her life. I felt guilty for not being there when it had happened, that I couldn’t stop her from doing it, and no longer being able to help. Every time it happens, there’s less of a person left to put back together.”
Following the success of previous releases, ‘Pixelate’, ‘Monster, ‘Rabbit Hole’, and ‘Give It All’, SHAEFRI has seen an influx of support from Clash, DIY, and Hattie Pearson at Radio X, whilst her unique brand of haunting vocals and minimalistic beats have seen sold-out performances at venues, such as The Old Blue Last and Notting Hill Arts Club.
‘Caroline’ is the last installment of her EP ‘Cracks’…have a listen to this powerful piece…
After the cult success of her debut single ‘Rain’, singer, songwriter and composer, Nicki Wells – aka – T U R Y A returns with a brand new single ‘Falling’ released last Friday. This is the second release taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Ocean’.
‘Falling’ reveals a more honest, darker side compared to the ethereal, bittersweet debut. Steeped in melodic and lyrical poignancy, ‘Falling’ is a musical response to political events in the modern world and a powerful vehicle to express T U R Y A’s feelings.
T U R Y A performs the songs from her debut album ‘Ocean’ for the first time on 29th October, 7.30pm at the Slaughtered Lamb, London. This will be T U R Y A’s debut live performance, seeing a much awaited return to her London roots.
If you’re in the London area, go and show some love! But for now, listen to ‘Falling’.
