Song of the Day: Never Goes Away – Amber Sauer

Powerhouse vocalist and multi-hyphenate AMBER SAUER makes her anticipated return to music with her latest single, ‘Never Goes Away’—a romantic pop-soul anthem that showcases her unmatched vocal prowess and fresh, modern sound. Known for her captivating blend of Pop, Soul, and R&B, Amber’s latest offering is a testament to her versatility as both a recording artist and performer.

Amber, whose credits include The Voice, I Can See Your Voice, Dancing with the Stars, and Smashing Glass, is a musical staple across genres and platforms. Her performances have earned her a loyal following, and after a brief departure focusing on her modelling career, she is back to her first love with a track that promises to leave a real mark on the pop-soul scene.

Co-written with a close friend and produced by Grammy Winner Printz Board, ‘Never Goes Away’ channels Amber’s deepest musical inspirations, from Whitney Houston to Kelly Clarkson, blending her signature vocal strength with crisp, polished production. The result is an intoxicating sound that’s both fun and flirty—pop with a gritty R&B edge, wrapped in soul.

The single was born from a personal collaboration, as a close friend originally wrote the track. After recording the demo, Amber couldn’t shake the song’s connection and knew she had to release it. The result is a flirty, feel-good anthem perfect for anyone who’s experienced the exhilarating highs of falling in love. “A lingering, unshakeable connection – good or bad. Falling in love is like a beautiful moment of temporary insanity…”

Amber’s vocals soar above the track’s crisp beats and catchy melodies, bringing to life a song that’s both relatable and addictive. The track’s infectious melody, singalong chorus, and danceable rhythm capture that irresistible feeling of being swept away by romance.

Amber Sauer’s return is a treat for fans of Pop, Soul, and R&B alike, offering something for everyone with her authentic, yet contemporary sound. Have a listen to ‘Never Goes Away’ below…

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Rapper Mercy add new favour in album ‘Ink Blots’

MeRCY has always released music that is backed by a theme, purpose or some type of message. His latest album comes in the form of a collaborative effort with producer FVNTVNV titled ‘Ink Blots’, and just like its predecessors, it too carries a purpose. So what’s that theme or purpose behind the album? Well, in his own words, MeRCY says that ‘Ink Blots’ is “an attempt to digitally induce musical psychology by convincing hip-hop fans to care about music with substance again”.

The South Florida lyricist began his mission with the lead single ‘Psycho Michael’ delivering compelling bars over the funky canvas like “life been a gamble checking out my parlays/you can go and party/that’s where we part ways/rather go the hard way/listen to what your heart say”. After the release of the single the scene was set for what ‘Ink Blots’ would end up sounding like for fans of both the rapper and producer.

The opening track ‘Lake Of A Thousand Tears’ stays on course with the single showing MeRCY flex his pen game with lines like “In a lake full of guppies and I was the lone shark/this is Mozart/with this beautiful music homie/and that’s where I show art”. Big Man G and Franco East also provide some help as features on the set of sounds as they lend their pen to the collaborative effort. “Can’t coach a king/ask Darvin Ham/couldn’t tell you ’bout him/I am not Shams/in the kitchen my Gordon Rams/play with the heat/they are not Bam” – Franco East on “Smokey’s Breakfast”.

The album weighs in at ten tracks and all provide a sound we aren’t used to hearing MeRCY tangle with, which even threw him for a loop when connecting with FVNTVNV. “He had a unique style of production which I gravitated towards easily. So working with him was a smooth transition” says MeRCY. Both artists had never worked with one another before so for fans to get a collaborative album only adds to the odd aura surrounding Ink Blots. “FVNTVNV informed me he’s a producer and engineer. I needed a song mixed which I sent him and then after he was sending me beats. It felt like it was meant to be, we were meant to collaborate and do some music” – MeRCY.

Along with the release of ‘Ink Blots’ comes the official video for track number six ‘Ocean Drive’. The visual was shot at the Hollywood Beach boardwalk in Fort Lauderdale, bringing some 80’s VHS vibes to accompany the official audio. It’s not Christmas yet but it does seem like it so go ahead and open your present and hit play on the new music from both Merc and FVNTVNV. Be sure to tap in with them on their social media accounts. Handles can be found below. Before you head off, why not check out ‘Ink Blots’ below…

Mercy IG: https://www.instagram.com/musicbymercy/
FVNTVNV IG: https://www.instagram.com/fvntvnv/

Must Listens: Lake Of A Thousand Tears, Ocean Drive, Smokey’s Breakfast, Fever Dream

D’Shaun releases his second iTunes charting project with ‘7eventape’.

Texas rapper D’SHAUN, goes back to back as he releases his second itunes charting project. This time the Converse lyricist does so with his most vulnerable set of sounds to date, ‘7eventape’.

Finding his way through struggles in his personal life like the loss of his close friend, Rob G or 7, D’Shaun continueds to make his way into the booth. Putting pen to paper and his words towards the mic, the final outcome paid homage to 7 which included seven songs and featured the late Rob G on the cover as well. Ironically, the EP charted at its highest peak of 17. The bond between two brothers can’t be broken, even through death the bond D’Shaun & 7 shared was still stronger than ever.

D’Shaun says: “I felt like 7 was in the studio with me working on the tracks. I know these would’ve been songs he enjoyed thoroughly because he always liked when I got into my bag of introspection or storytelling”.

The EP takes you on a journey of mixed emotions, from the good to the bad & even indifferent memories. Many of those memories include 7 and that quickly becomes evident with the first few bars off of ‘Orange’: “I just left Houston out with my twin/remember Rob G used to pull up in the benz/this a treehouse we got sticks/Dev-G in NY like he played the Knicks”, the opening record from the project. Stand out tracks from the EP include ‘Lord.Hell.Mercy’ produced by D’Shaun x Leek OAM, ‘Innocent’ and ‘Red Supreme Sweater’ produced by Benji. EATVICTOR and Ro$eGold.wav also find their names within the credits of the project as both continue to build their catalog with the RYLTY team.

You’ll find D’Shaun accelerating through this new groove/path he found with ‘7eventape’, opening the doors to a new realm saying: “these songs were very different than anything I’ve put out in a long time. They are more vulnerable and there is more storytelling in them than what people are used to hearing from me”.

Even if these doors were only open for seven songs that run a total of 30 minutes and 32 seconds, the work ethic nor support from his fans never changed. Not only did the project gift the RYLTY leader another milestone of hitting the charts as an independent artist, ‘7eventape’ gifted his soul some type of relief knowing his brother for life, Rob G, would be proud of the man and artist D’Shaun continues to be.

Check out ‘7eventape’ below…

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Must Listens: ORANGE, LORD.HELL.MERCY, SCOREBOARD

Song of the Day: Therapy Session (Remix) – Natty Boi Zoe x Dice Cannon

Just before the drop of his upcoming project, slated for release later in the year, rapper/spoken poet NATTY BOI ZOE taps fellow rapper and long-time collaborator DICE CANNON for track, ‘Therapy Session (Remix)’.

‘Therapy Session (Remix)’ is now out for your pleasure…why not press play on that banger below…

Song of the Day: Only God – Deanna Ransom

Born on New Jersey and now residing in Delaware and Georgia, award winning singer/songwriter DEANNA RANSOM’s new single, ‘Only God’ is a smooth soulful anthem for anyone that has faced or is facing life’s unpredictable circumstances, knowing God is on their side and with Him, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  

Out now on various music platforms, ‘Only God’ reflects Deanna’s personal lived experience of how she did not always understand what God is orchestrating during the challenging times she encountered. Her faith in him and the process has helped her overcome the obstacles and brought her to a place of peace and victory.

“It’s one thing to speak the word, but another to experience, live and be an epistle of the word.  This dark and painful experience that Only God could bring me out of, is my why of where this song comes from and man, it’s a celebration!”, says Deanna Ransom. 

Produced by award winning artist and producer, Franklin “Bubby” Fann, ‘Only God’ follows Deanna Ransom ’s impressive discography  which includes albums, ‘I Hear You’, ‘Never Say Never…Again’, EP ‘The Real Me’ and powerful singles, ‘Never Say Never’ and ‘You Reign’ which reached the Billboard Top 50.

Deanna’s vocal agility and compelling live performances has earned her a string of US awards which includes Rhythm of Gospel Artist of the Year, the EN SOUND Music Award for Best Female Urban Artist of the Year, 2011 Rhythm of Gospel Award for Song of the Year.  Deanna continues to make her mark in 2024 as she was nominated for the 2024 Gospel Music Choice Awards Female Vocalist/Artist of the Year. 

Deanna has also appeared on BET, The 700 Club, TBN Praise the Lord, Cornerstone Television Network and has had the privilege of sharing stages with Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Gerald Veasley, J-Moss, Michael Manson, Paul Jackson, Jr., Richard Smallwood and many more. 

Outside the music industry, Deanna Ransom is a true force to be reckoned with. An ordained Elder, certified speaker, coach, trainer and mentor, Deanna has served as the President and Executive Director of a global non-profit women organisation of over 7,000 members, where she won the Female Executive of the Year in the non-profit sector 2022. Deanna now serves as the Co-CEO of a technology professional services organisation RevSymphony.

Deanna may lead a multifaceted life, but she never too busy to uplift others through times of trouble with her latest single, ‘Only God’ released 23rd August via all good music platforms.

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