In true NEW LEASE MUSIC fashion, we don’t stick to one genre. So if you fancy some alt R&B/soul, neo soul, conscious rap, dreamy pop or something little different, well you’ve come to the right place! Just get to it and hit play on these no skip albums. If you’re feeling any of the collections, please like, or better still, leave a comment below.
Be sure to check NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Singles of 2024 on Monday. I hope you enjoy the albums below…
Happy New Year guys! Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!!!
It’s that time of the year when NEW LEASE MUSIC ramage through and pick out the top releases of 2024! Today, we start off with the best music videos featured on the blog in the past year. So why not sit back and check them out – oh and if you’re really digging these videos, why not leave a comment below.
Be sure to look out for NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Albums of 2024 tomorrow! Enjoy!
RICARDO WILLIAMS‘ new project, ‘4×7 (Four by Seven)’, was created in a remarkable 7-day challenge. Featuring a unique mix of Christmas and R&B sounds, the EP includes two soulful R&B tracks alongside two festive songs, each offering a fresh twist on Christmas music. Known for embracing challenges, Ricardo has previously pushed the boundaries by writing, recording, and releasing a single within 24 hours. However, ‘4×7 marks his boldest venture yet: completing an entire EP in just seven days.
The EP’s focus track, ‘Till The Day We Die’, showcases Ricardo’s rich R&B sound and storytelling style that fans have come to love. With 4×7, Ricardo set out to source the instrumentals, write the lyrics, record vocals, and publish a full EP in a single week.
He describes the experience as both exciting and freeing. “I just really wanted to jump back into the swing of things, and how better to set myself a challenge to create a body of work or EP in a short amount of time,” Ricardo shares. “Letting go of perfection and just giving the audience exactly what they want is good R&B music.”
With a distinct take on Christmas, 4×7 blends the festive warmth of the season with Ricardo’s signature R&B soul, creating a genre-blending experience that is both celebratory and introspective. The EP reflects Ricardo’s artistic growth, exploring the contrasts between festive cheer and deep R&B grooves.
‘4×7 (Four by Seven)’ was released today (26th November) on all major streaming platforms…why not check it out below…
Must Listens: ‘Till The Day We Die’,Coming Home For Christmas
‘Project Human’ is a deeply personal and thought-provoking project by BENNY BIZZIE. Known for his soulful vocals, introspective songwriting, and signature blend of R&B, hip-hop, and indie sounds, Benny Bizzie delivers a bold reflection on the human experience in an era marked by rapid technological change, mental health challenges, and global unrest.
‘Project Human’ is an artistic exploration into what it means to be human in today’s world. The album touches on themes of mental health, human connection, and self-awareness, taking listeners on an emotional journey of resilience, empowerment, and personal growth. The album features standout tracks like ‘Monsters’, ‘Take a Chance’, ‘Big Karma’, ‘Broken Off’, and ‘Free’—songs that have already resonated deeply with audiences from Benny’s recent listening parties.
“This album is my way of processing everything happening around us—the conflicts, the rise of AI, mental health struggles, and the changes we’re all navigating. I’m asking questions and reflecting on how we’re adapting as humans in this complex world. With this album, I hope to inspire others to find their own strength and voice, just as I have through this process.”– Benny Bizzie
Benny Bizzie’s most recent EP, ‘Chrysalis’ gained over one million views on TikTok with UGC and support from Notion and Ear Milk editorials. His E-Motion EP has gained over 600k views on YouTube and over 200k streams on Spotify with support from Link up TV and Sentric Music and regional radio. He has released ten EPs to date which earned him two nominations at the Urban Music Awards for Best Male and Best R&B, Radio support by Charlie Sloth (BBC 1xtra), DJ Ace, Lionheart (BBC Radio London), and collaborations with A-List artists including Ghetts. He recently made appearance in a recent Remington/Man united global campaign , Golden Terra Oil and National Lotto commercials and landed two sync placements on The Bachelors and Home and Away.
‘Project Human’ is now out across all good music platforms. Why not check it out below…
Must Listens: Not Sorry, Take A Chance, Formula, Don’t Forget
MICHELE WARD delivers an anthemic retro dance track, ‘Love To Dance, released last Friday (8th November), on various music platforms. The feel-good offering features Ciclismo, who is the creation of Ed Rome as a pseudonym for his extensive ambient, electronica and new age conceptual works.
‘Love to Dance’ is an uplifting anthem with a big chorus vocal and harmonies to dance you into the Universe. The video is of a spaceman, travelling the universe alone. He’s happy. He loves his music, which keeps him company. Floating in space he dances in his mind.
Michelle Ward is an Essex based singer, songwriter who blends soulful vocals with dance, pop, reggae and indie inspired tunes. Her distinctive voice can be heard on many tracks for other artists work. Besides music, Michelle is a Radio Presenter on Phoenix FM (Eat my Brunch Radio Show), showcasing many independent artists.
‘Love to Dance’ was released via FiloFX Records last Friday, 8th November 2024. Why not check out the video below…
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