Connecticut’s rapper OPIUM BKACK makes a fierce entry on the blog and releases some blazing visuals for track, ‘Head Shot’ featuring Sheek Louch and Carti P. Newton. Check it out below…
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Cassie Marin Releases Catchy Single, ‘Busy Body’
Today, Los Angeles-based vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist CASSIE MARIN releases her new single, ‘Busy Body,’ where Cassie’s otherworldly vocals float across a sea of indie-electronica beats and melodic synths, delivering sharp-witted lyrics that explore the binary of being both the watcher and the watched in the digital world. In an era dominated by social surveillance, the song invites listeners to reflect on our culture’s technological obsession, where social media likes and follows have become the new markers for petty social politics.
“‘Busy Body’ is about being a loner in a world where cliques never cease to exist,” Cassie says.
Slightly secretive and delicately feminine, every song she releases is a single intricate flower plucked from her consciousness and added to her verdurous display. Constantly exploring new musical and visual dimensions, Cassie has emerged as an avant-garde luminary in the left-of-center pop space.
Have a listen to ‘Busy Body’ below…
Album Interview: Da Street Poet – Natty Boi Zoe
I caught up with New Yorker NATTY BOI ZOE for the second time, to discuss his latest album ‘Da Street Poet’, out now for your pleasure, how he coped during the pandemic and his plans for the rest of 2021. Why not check him out below…
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. How is 2021 treating you so far?
NBZ: 2021 been crazy in every direction but I’m good mentally and physically, just Learning to adapt to these new changes
NLM: You released your album, ‘Da Street Poet’ back in May. What is the public perception on the project so far?
NBZ: So I got good reviews, nothing negative but their always room for improvement…
NLM: How would you describe the album’s sound to potential fans?
NBZ: It’s more on the Poetic and Hip-Pop side…
NLM: What inspired you to produce the album?
NBZ: Life is my biggest inspiration, I really love music it’s a part of my soul…
NLM: What is/are your favourite single(s) from the album and why?
NBZ: We Litt , Get Right and Winners Circle – that’s the mind frame I’m on right now in every aspect…
NLM: What message would you like the listeners to take away from your album?
NBZ: Acceptance, growth, greatness, self confidence and self worth in ones own abilities…
NLM: If you had to feature one mainstream artist on the album, who would it be and why?
NBZ: Brent Faiyaz my Boi is killing it right now, very talented
NLM: Do you have other project(s) for 2021?
NBZ: Yeah I’m working on my new EP amazing new sound coming up…
NLM: How can potential fans find you?
NBZ: Instagram NattyBoiZoe everything
NLM: Finally, any special shout outs to those involved in the production of ‘Da Street Poet’?
NBZ: Shout out to my producer juice cannon, Dice Cannon, Smitty, Gerald.
Song of the Day: Let It Pop – Son Of Tony
After dropping his fire visuals for track ‘Energy’ earlier this year, veteran spitter, TONY OF TONY steals the blog’s Song of the Day limelight for the second time (after track ‘Comicon’ ft. Mickey Factz) with another hard-hitting joint, ‘Let It Pop’. Check it out below…
Nija Unveils Debut Single, Ease My Mind (Come Over) + Video
Before she had even turned 21, NIJA had written scores of Billboard Hot 100 hits. Now 23, the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning contributor has reached a new milestone: the release of her self-penned, self-produced debut single, ‘Ease My Mind (Come Over)’ via Capitol Records. With her enticing, self-assured vocals, Nija delivers an irresistible invitation on the track, which is an inventive mixture of R&B and drill music.
Shot in Los Angeles, the official video for ‘Ease My Mind (Come Over)’ is a visually surreal exploration of inner space, traveling through Nija’s subconscious mind. Director Child (Big Sean, Janelle Monáe, H.E.R.) gives us a keyhole view into the vibrant worlds conjured by her imagination as she awaits the arrival of a lover.
Nija says, “This song is about those times when you’ve had a long day, maybe stressed out from work, and you just want to get your mind off things with that special person at the end of the day.”
Born in New Jersey and now based in Los Angeles, Nija has demonstrated a knack for translating her experiences into relatable, emotional songs for artists such as Beyoncé, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Drake, H.E.R., Lady Gaga and Maroon 5. As she started working on her own music, she relished the freedom she had to fully express herself. Now Nija is writing songs that are more intensely personal and taking control of her music and narrative in a way she never has before.
‘Ease My Mind (Come Over)’ is the first single from her forthcoming debut project, slated for release later in the year. Check out the video for Nija’s debut below…
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