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…
M33CH (pronounced meech) has make quite an impression last November on the blog with his video for track, ‘Switch It Up’, which went on to claim the #2 spot on New Lease Music’s Top Ten Music Video of 2022.
Now the Minneapolis hip-hop recording artist and actor circles back in 2023 with his latest album titled ‘Prestige’. Alternating between old R&B/hip-hop and trap, M33ch shows his vocals dexterity by switching between smooth 90’s-esque soulful croons and rapid-fire flow which spices up the project.
M33CH began making music at a young age, recording his first song at just 12-years-old. Since then, he has performed all over the Twin Cities, opening up for Soulja Boy’s sold out show at the Fine Line Music Hall in early 2017. M33CH’s debut project, BLESSED dropped in 2018. His song, ‘Minneapolis Nights’ has been featured in the movie ‘What A Shame’, where his was also featured in the production.
Have a listen to ‘Prestige’ below and don’t forget to check out the blog’s song recommendation below…
Must Listens: It’s Mine, Switch It Up, Better Than Money
Fresh off the back of radio support by Angelle Joseph on BBC 1Xtra, Holly Sarah on SG1 Radio, and a fitting live performance at Nothing But Vibes, Manchester based and self-styled “Afro-Chill” artist VIBEZ releases his captivating debut EP, ‘Midnight Tales’, wearing his Nigerian heritage on the sleeve!
Warm, atmospheric production courtesy of SteveRawd (Hips Don’t Lie), and Dannyebtracks (Frequency & On Me), driven heavily by sonics of African origin, provides the perfect backdrop for VibeZ to depict a scene and provoke a relaxed feel-good energy in listeners throughout the EP. This debut effort proves he has a penchant for providing the essential summer records.
‘Midnight Tales’, released last Friday (14th July), marks another exciting milestone in VibeZ’ solo career. Prepare to witness his career flourish in 2023 and beyond! Have a listen below…
Must Listens: Frequency, Hips Don’t Lie
UK rapper QUAD ZERIMAR takes another step on his world tour, this time to melodically describe his experience in Cyprus with single, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’.
A vibrant, dreamy fusion fusion of pop and hip-pop, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ references the infamously amazing cypriot sunsets, local gastronomy and Quad Zerimar takes a relaxing, but deep dive into the aquatic life of the island. The cover art is inspired by the film ‘Avatar – The Way of Water’ and the catchy hook of the song narrates a vision of the underwater life in Cyprus… one reminiscent of the Metkayina clan in Avatar.
The follow-up to his single, ‘Madeira’, which pays homage to the island, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ has been recognised by Cyprus tourist websites and shared to accompany videos of the island. The melodic single has gained over 350 followers on Spotify and was chosen for a playlist with over 145,000 listeners. Have a listen below…
Nigerian R&B/Afro-fusion sensation HERMEZ unveils ‘Militant’, a smooth and sultry R&B cut that serves as the first release of 2023 for the Atlanta-born star.
Following the success of his debut album ‘OASIS’, which featured Suté Iwar, AYLØ, Tim Lyre, and MOJO AF and garnered close to one million streams, Hermez continues to impress. ‘Militant’ showcases a new silky sound serving as a heartfelt confession and ode to a lover. With his undeniable talent and upcoming releases being readied, Hermez remains a captivating force in the R&B/Alté realm, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next musical offering…
Check out ‘Militant’ below…
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