Miami artist Swa Playmaker releases the new single “Work” featuring the legendary Jim Jones of Dipset. Swa Playmaker has dropped countless singles in 2021, with this track being 1 of 10.This latest track shows he is a studio workhorse and continues to perfect his craft. Formerly known as Benisour, Swa is one of the most respected voices emerging from the streets of Miami FL. With many street anthems and a growing following within his city, Swa’s music has no boundaries. He has been named the underground goat. It seems that there is no limit on how far he can go and by the looks of things he’s on the path to enter the ranks of solidifying a new sound to represent the city of Miami aka Tha 305.
Stream “Work” below! And to keep up with Swa Playmaker, you can follow him on Instagram. @SwaPlaymaker.
Taiyamo Denku teams up with Detroit's own Marv Won. Marv Won is a talented songwriter/recording artist who gained popularity in the rap battle scene. The track also features the late great Pumpkinhead, who later in his career shortened his name to PH.
Collectively the trio gives you some rhymes to make your "dome burst". Check out the single below produced by Bofaat.
When asked about the production Denku says, "[The beat sounds] like a chase or action scene in a futuristic movie. when I hear the beat by itself I think blade runner and I don't know why.".
Today, 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas premieres a thought-provoking collaboration with Bronx superstar Lil Tjay. Joyner Lucas X Lil Tjay’s “Dreams Unfold” is available now via Lucas’ own Twenty Nine Music Group labelat all DSPs and streaming services. Directed by Ben Proulx and Joyner Lucas, “Dreams Unfold” is a satirical take on the influence of today’s hip-hop culture on their young impressionable fans. Children watch in awe as their role models glorify sex, drugs and violence. When shown from the point of view of the kids, the message is most clear: let’s be better role models.
On September 5th, Joyner Lucas presents Joyner Fest in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts. Joyner Lucas will be performing alongside Lil Skies and Milliz at The Palladium Outdoors. Tickets are available for purchaseHERE.
“Dreams Unfold” follows the Worcester rapper’s collaboration with Lil Baby “Ramen & OJ” which topped out on Spotify’s RapCaviar playlist with Joyner as the cover and currently over 60m streams on Spotify. Moreover, fans can also enjoy Lucas’ track “Shoot My Shot” on the official Space Jam 2 Soundtrack. His latest album, EVOLUTION, is available now at all DSPs and streaming services via Twenty Nine Music Group/TheOrchard.The album includes such tracks as “Like A River (Feat. Elijah James),” “Snitch,” and “Fall Slowly (Feat. Ashanti),” all joined by official music videos streaming now at YouTube.
“Dreams Unfold” is a fully independent production, created with the groundbreaking artists platform, Tully, with distribution with Twenty Nine Music Group. Co-founded by Lucas and manager/technology entrepreneur Dhruv Joshi, the Tully Platform empowers Artists and Artist Management teams to control their workflows while managing work product and studio assets in one place. By reducing his overheads, Lucas was able to put all his focus and the power of his team behind the track’s creation to create a truly one-of-a-kind collaboration. Lucas hopes to inspire other independent artists to do it their own way going forward. Tully is available now via Apple’s App Store and Google Play; for more information, please visit tullyapp.com.
Madeleine Mayi is an LA-based, Santa Barbara-raised singer/songwriter with a penchant for fearless songwriting and guitar-based indie rock. Her newest singledetails friends, foes, and the fearlessness she has had to embody to show the world that nice girls are not to be messed with. “Lights Out” is out now!
“‘Light’s Out’ is a song about backstabbers. It’s an anthem for the too nice, the trampled, and the shy.” - Madeleine Mayi
Madeleine Mayi “takes things really personally.” Of course, that’s not a bad thing when you’re a singer/songwriter with an unparalleled talent for making songs that make people feel. Her newest single, “Lights Out” details this trait of hers through introspective lyrics and quite the catchy tune. The bubbly melody reflects her normal personality, coupled with hard hitting lyrics to show that no matter how sweet she seems, Madeleine Mayi is not to be messed with. The single is an anthem to remind nice girls that they are allowed to be angry, and Mayi will put her boxing lessons to use on the next one who backstabs her.
As a thoughtful and unapologetic writer with a voice as agile as it is soulful, Mayi’s blend of indie rock and warm synths are nostalgia-inducing and wistfully honest. In pre-pandemic times, after releasing two excellent EPs, 2017’s Just the Six of Us and 2018’s shy and touring across the UK and North America by van, live performance became an integral part of Mayi's artistry. Her thrilling live performances are captured on some of YouTube’s most notable indie live music series such as Jam in the Van and Sofar Sounds. Mayi went on to release her debut album, 2/14 earlier this year. Her vulnerability in her tragedies touched the hearts of listeners, garnering praise from Flaunt Magazine, EARMILK, and more.
Be sure to stay up with Madeleine Mayi from the links below! Thanks for your time in checking this one out.
NatStar is music personified. A musician, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one artist. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, & Soul, he’s a triple threat; as he sings, raps and produces for a diverse mix of genres. Bringing his life experiences, thoughts, emotions and feelings into every song he creates, he paints something new on his musical canvas every time. Making it personal yet still something fans can relate to.
Having worked with the likes of Ski Beatz, Brandy, Camp Lo, Loon, Polish Pop Singer Gosia Andrzejewicz & more, NatStar’s musical resume continues to grow. Expanding beyond the US, NatStar has gained fans overseas in Singapore after a 6 month tour, Poland, Switzerland as well as Senegal, Africa after headlining the Dakar Hip-Hop Festival.
NatStar has amassed over 3,000,000+ streams on Spotify, matched by the 2,000,000+ views he has accumulated on his youtube channel and it’s continuing to grow daily.
Futuristic London based pop/hip-hop female MCAemzo is dropping ‘LightYears’: her addictive, high-octane, heart-warming new single borne from lockdown heartache.
Emerging from the underground UK hip-hop scene, Aemzo’s unique hybrid futuristic sound is stunningly showcased in the interstellar new single, which marks her 10th official release.
Blending elements ofdubstep, garageandjungleAemzo’s sweet, pop-leaning London-twanged flow glides effortlessly over the bright, mesmerising dance rhythm. Meanwhile her lyrics, inspired by navigating love in lockdown across different timezones, are playfully relatable.
“‘Light Years’ is about the frustrations of fallingin love with someone living in a different country during lockdown. Because of time zones, it felt as if we may as well have been on completely different planets.”— AEMZO
Written and produced by Aemzo at Planet B Studio in the peak of the pandemic, the soaring dance hit spins a story of long-distance lockdown feels that forms a connection deeper than the oceansbetween the lovers.
Aemzo’s energetic lovelorn lyrics reinforce the paradoxical realities of social media and the challenges of connecting through screens throughout lockdown. But ‘Light Years’ is a smash of a single that proves that from love and passion, creativity endures.
Fusing futuristic pop-style songwriting with old school dance and hip-hop rhythms is rising solo artist/producer and female MC, Aemzo. Baring her soul in song with heart-on-sleeve lyrics, bouncing melodies, and a distinctively London flow, Aemzo joins the legacy of trend-setting, boundary-breaking female artist-producers with an ever-evolving creative direction, cementing her spot as a key emerging talent in UK music.
Recording artist J-Props is making noise in Pittsburgh's rising hip-hop scene. Music was an escape that naturally transitioned to writing poetry in college. He began reciting poetry and eventually recorded himself. Soon after he realized the lyrics he wrote were leaving an impact on people.
J-Props’ has a wide variety of influences from Eminem, TechN9Ne, & Wu-Tang’s Killah Priest bands like Linkin Park, Rage Against The Machine, and Three Doors Down. But his inspiration comes from the beats. His main focus now is to continue furthering his craft, release music every 4 to 6 weeks, and create a podcast platform.
Stream his new single "Defining Inspiration" below.
Perfect Eclipse releases an ode to his hometown Detroit in mixtape form. To perfect the project, he worked with his favorite current hometown producers.
P.E. syncs tough beats & stories of growth in the Motor City while touching on subject matters & language every hood can relate to. "And if you don't know, now you'll know life as a n* from the D."
Billboard’s #1 Urban AC artist Guordan Banks has announced new performance dates as the release of his single “I Just Do” continues to climb the Billboard R&B charts at #18.
Guordan Banks will be performing live with Natasha Hoffman and Calista Oritz at The Mint in Los Angeles on September 28th at 7pm. Click here to purchase tickets. He will also be performing a virtual show at The Vermont. Dates to be confirmed at a later date.
“It’s so great to have the opportunity to perform live again after this past year,” says Banks. “I’m grateful for the success this track and album have received and I can’t wait to perform live for everyone.”
“I Just Do” was released with producer Cosmic Caviar, originally off of Guordan’s album Blood On The Vinyl. The track taps into a fresh message of unconditional love. With all the uncertainty and darkness going on in the world, “I Just Do” brings the light we all need.
Climbing up the charts, this positive message is reaching new audiences and ushering in a new
wave of R&B culture.
Guordan also just released his 2014 mixtape,A Song for Everyone, as an official album on all streaming services. The mixtape is how his hit song, “Keep You in Mind,” was discovered and features hit tracks like “Keep You in Mind,” “Break Me Down,” “Mirror,”“Where Are you feat. Meek Mill,” and “We Might Die.”
ABOUT GUORDAN BANKS
GUORDAN (Pronounced Jour-dan) BANKS is a singer-songwriter born and raised in North Philadelphia. Growing up, he was surrounded by a loving family — one of eight children. At a young age, Guordan struggled with a severe speech impediment, so his mother encouraged him to use singing as a form of everyday communication with the family. Singing became a way of life for Guordan and soon after he began exploring songwriting.
From his breakout track “Keep You In Mind,” to his successes working with the likes of John Legend and Chris Brown, to his comeback hit “Can’t Keep Runnin’,” Guordan has become the first solely independent artist to have a number one song on the Billboard Adult R&B chart, even winning a songwriting Grammy for “Mirror”.
Evolving yet again, Guordan launched his own independent label, studio, and distribution company under the banner of Bank On It Records, pushing boundaries and bringing innovation to the music industry. Guordan released two full-length albums, ”Unpopular” and “Blood On The Vinyl”, receiving regular praise courtesy of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more. Climbing up the charts, Banks’s new single “I Just Do” has tapped in to a fresh message of unconditional love.
Contagious and hard-hitting as a dancehall track, new single “Whine Masta” is inspired by talented and boundary-defying Toronto-based dancehall and R&B artist Omega Mighty’s Jamaican / Bajan heritage.
The new single was conceptualized after Omega Mighty found herself drawn to creating a song that would promote confidence and sensuality. With that idea fresh in her mind, Omega Mighty recalls she “really wanted to push the boundaries with the beauty looks.
“As a beauty professional,” she continues, “I always want to incorporate clean beauty elements with non-traditional elements…”
An eclectic female singer, songwriter and performance artist poised for greatness, Omega Mighty’s distinct lower register in which she sings gives her a unique edge. Coupled with her raw and edgy fashion sense, Omega Mighty is sure to give you something to think about long after you’re done listening to “Whine Masta.”
Watching the music video for “Whine Masta” is like a blast from the past after the last year of quarantine and the not so clear future ahead. Featuring a barnyard dance party, Omega Mighty was focused on showcasing a new and exciting dance after putting together a concept for “Whine Masta”s music video.
“The choreography features a newly created dance by Toronto Dancehall choreographer, Jonna Abrams, known as the ‘Mega Whine,’” Omega Mighty explains. “Named after myself, the simple dance is a sensual yet majestic whine that mirrors the song’s aesthetic.”
Reflecting back on how Omega Mighty wanted to include the dance break, she recounts that “the song had been complete for a year but, as I was writing the video treatment, I saw the opportunity for a dance break.
If you’ve been following Omega Mighty’s exciting career and it’s development, you’ll know already that Taabu (Spencer Heaslip) has done a lot of production and collaboration with Omega Mighty — including Haviah Mighty’s award-winning album, 13th Floor, and Taabu’s recently released album, Bellows.
Teenage UK hip-hop artist Divita recently released the video to his new single “Deep End”. “Deep End” is the first single off of his debut EP “Introspection”, available digitally now worldwide.
“Deep End”, created by UK producer Frosty Beats, is an introspective banger about redemption and turning from a negative lifestyle of theft and fraud to trying to live for God and living a life of purpose. This “Introspection” EP took around 6 months of constant writing and creating to finish.
“Rap shouldn’t be meaningless and repetitive but neither should it be full of meaning and also not enjoyable, there has to be a balance between having a ‘banger’ while underlying meaning.” - Divita.
Divita named the EP “Introspection” because of the importance of ‘Introspection’ and ability to deeply evaluate yourself. “Growing up especially with my faith as a Christian has propelled me to go into deep evaluation of my identity and the purpose I live for,” says Divita. “That’s why naming the EP I wanted it to revolve around deep thought, purpose and motivations.”
Renowned veteran hip-hop dancer and Latin hip-hop recording artist King ZG (better known as Zulu
Gremlin) just released the new remix to his 15 year old single “That’s What’s Up”. The remix is
available digitally worldwide via VIP Records / Empire.
Zulu Gremlin is well-known in the global breakdance scene as a member of the Rocksteady Crew who recently was named as an ambassador for Breakdancing in the Paris 2024 Olympics. He was a member of the iconic Latino hip-hop group the Latin Alliance, dubbed the Latino NWA on Virgin Records and has since gone on to release music through indie label VIP Records/Empire.
