Song of the Day: I’m Climbing – Ericka Nicole Malone

‘I’m Climbin”, is the powerful lead song from NAACP winning ERICKA NICOLE MALONE‘s documentary The Bucketwish. The song is a cathartic release, ushering in an era of abundance for Ericka Nicole Malone as ‘I’m Climbin” is a reminder to take the reins and set the course in pursuit of our wildest dreams.

The single lends its unique R&B meets neo-soul sound to songwriter Ericka Nicole Malone and producer Printz Board, a Grammy Award winner and co-writer of the anthemic ‘Where Is The Love?’ from the iconic music group, Black Eyed Peas. Malone’s soul-striking vocals collide over earthy bass lines and emboldening cascades of piano, offering listeners a profound and transcendent musical experience.

Ericka shares, “I penned “I’m Climbin’” as a lead song on the soundtrack to The Bucketwish because I want people to remember who they are and to keep climbing up the stairs of life to different levels no matter how hard it gets.”

Ericka is an NAACP award-winning filmmaker and songwriter who works to elevate female voices and creatives of color. Her new documentary, The Bucketwish is about pursuing unexplored passions, reminding viewers that it’s never too late to start a new journey. It is an intimate profile on Malone’s story, fears, and impending future ahead.

Listen to ‘I’m Climbin” below…

Song of the Day: Classic Ice – Paleface Junkies x Store Bandits x Big Left

PALEFACE JUNKIES taps long-time collaborator LIQUOR STORE BANDITS and BIG LEFT, just in time for summer with ‘Classic Ice’.

Kid Vibe of Paleface Junkies, who produced ‘Classic Ice’ with Blade Money, has been dropping some solid, golden hip-hop flavours with Jason Ragan (liquor Store Bandits) for over three decades. ‘Classic Ice’ stays true to their sound; as it bursts with nostalgic energy which features rapper Big Left (from the New York city super group La Coka Nostra) leading the way with his menacing flow.

‘Classic Ice’ is now available across various music platforms. Have a listen below…

COLAMP tributes Public Enemy in new EP ‘Tape’

COLAMP tributes Public Enemy and combines their world class talents on their LP ‘Tape’. MC Nathan Nice, producer KDT Produced It, and DJs Arbs & Breeze bring a sublime collection of “modern Golden-Era” bangers. The crew is joined by Blu, Anacron, The Lvxes, Ill Se7en, DJ Gilatine, Drew Anthuny & Life Rexall.

The crew’s name is a nod to PE’s classic “Cold Lampin’ With Flavor”, and speaks directly to their creative inspirations. KDT has produced for Sach (The Nonce), Arbs has a history of wins in LA’s DJ battle circuit, and Breeze has produced tracks for Prince Po (Organized Konfusion), Rakaa Iriescience (Dilated Peoples), Scarub (Living Legends), 2Mex and LMNO(Visionaries) and more.

Why not check out ‘Tape’ below…

Must Listens: January Man, Glitch, Buggin, EYEiii, Ill Loom, Get off

Nowaah the Flood’s album, ‘Diluvian’ creates a toe curling experience for true hip-hop heads

NOWAAH THE FLOOD‘s latest solo full-length album, ‘Diluvian’ features one epic lineup of producers, including EL Maryacho, Rob Viktum, Kyo Itachi, Michaelangelo, Futurewave and The Mali Empire.

The army of producers rallied up to put together 12-tracks that seamlessly flow into each other, creating a memersic hip-hop/boombap vibe with the occasional appearance of old soul samples that will no doubt make a toe curling experience.

Nowaah teams up with fellow rapper Headkrack on track, ‘Day Ones’, where the pair rip through the Middle Eastern-esque instrumentation with some blazing hot bars.

Nowaah’s The Flood’s album ‘Diluvian’ is now out for your pleasure. Have a listen below (highly recommended)

Must Listens: Freeze Tag, Make It Clear, Day Ones

Mike Body shares lyric video for latest track, ‘More Life’

A regular feature on the NEW LEASE MUSIC charts, christian rapper MIKE BODY brings along a thought-provoking message about today’s rap game via lyric video to his latest track, ‘More Life’.

Sporting an old-school vibe, ‘More Life’ reflects Mike body’s thoughts that hip-hop/rap should be a platform of encouragement and elevation.

‘More Life’ video follows Mike Body’s epic productions for tracks ‘For The Widows’ and ‘Who’s The Greatest’, which claimed the blog’s Music Video of the Week title for two consecutive weeks back in February.

Now here’s your chance to check out ‘More Life’ below…