Today, emerging R&B futurist and R&B’s “next crossover star” (HotNewHipHop) Jae Stephens releases her sparkling debut EP ‘f**k it i’ll do it myself.’ The self-released & self-produced six-track collection showcases an individualist spirit and peeks behind the curtain of one of the scenes newest voices as she stakes her claim as one of the genre’s most exciting up-and-comers. Listen/ share the EP here With a title like ‘f**k it i’ll do it myself’, one couldn’t expect Jae Stephens’ debut to be anything less than a powerful declaration of independence, one imbued with her trademark biting wit. The EP shows an artist with range, announcing herself to…
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Today, breakout singer, Elah Hale, releases a tantalizing addition to her musical chapter with track and accompanying visual “Holding You Close.” The now 20 year old inked a deal with Interscope at a mere 17 years old but Elah and her music are wise beyond their years. The track showcases hypnotic vocals and stirring lyrics accompanied by a video that intimately captures the genuineness and lush confidence that is Elah Hale. WATCH NOW Between snapshots of visited junkyards and Elah frolicking in the desert, there’s a raw & empowering feeling that comes with “Holding You Close.” As Ella candidly states “sometimes things aren’t fantastical; they’re just life.” She…
Rising pop sensation, John K, releases the music video for his stand-out single “if we never met.” Watch it HERE and get the song HERE via Epic Records. The visual features John K and actress/influencer Inanna Sarkis (10 million followers) singing the tune separately in front of a backdrop of vintage video footage, until finally meeting at the end to reveal them together in the same room. After racking up nearly 30 million streams, “if we never met” took the summer by storm, garnering attention by L’Officiel, Idolator and Rolling Stone – who marked the track as a “Song You Need To Know.” It was featured on Beats 1’s “Bop of the Week,” while also reaching #3 on Apple Music’s Today’s Hits…
Brand new disco-pop duo HATT are poised to announce their debut release with the arrival of ‘Lay Down’ out through Kitsuné Musique this October. An enticing introduction that draws on a myriad of influences from garage, funk, house and pop, the French duo produce emotive, soulful music peppered with a booming beat made for heavy club-floor rotation. LISTEN TO “LAY DOWN” They say: “The track reminds us of a morning melancholy, like a night’s rest that sticks to the skin. In this blend of synth, guitar, beat and pop, we can find some of DFA as well as some funk…
Today Kesha drops her new song “Raising Hell” ft. Big Freedia, further cementing the legacy of a modern pop icon who has always used her rebellious spirit, irreverent sense of humor, quick-witted songwriting and undeniable heart to reinvent herself and bring joy to her fans. It’s the first taste of what’s to come off her upcoming album ‘High Road’, which will be released January 10 on Kemosabe/RCA Records, available now for pre-order HERE. The song begins soft with a piano and Kesha’s lush vocals before Big Freedia commands “Let’s go!” and a club-ready beat drops while Kesha unfurls fun-loving bars about…