Raleigh Ritchie releases audio for-You’re A Man Now, Boy
With a debut album due for release in February next year, the anticipation builds for a full body of work from the talented Raleigh Ritchie.Whetting the appetite with gusto is the audio from the soulful and rather emotional cover track.
Shift K3y drops visuals for Gone Missing
If you have been checking out the Flavour music section regularly you will know that we have a lot of love for the triple threat creativity of Shift K3y.Here he goes again with the video for his current bit of output Gone Missing featuring BB Diamond.The track will evidently feature on his forthcoming debut album which will host features...
Espa gets wonderfully retro with-Swan Song
This lady has been hailed by us already, in the feature, Future Flavours.Here Espa drops something starkly different from her previous output with the rather awesome, retro sounding Swang Song-Giggs in turn as the feature adds his baritone bombing bars!
Elli Jamison Releases Honest and Raw Folk Album ‘This Time Around’
Like any true folk artist, Ellie Jamison sings about what she knows. She writes music that is honest and raw, which is why it connects with people, and her new track ‘Effortless’ from forthcoming album ‘This Time Around’ is a beautiful exploration of relationships and intimacy. The accompanying film clip is as honest and raw as the song, and harks...
Exclusive: Tom Parker Interview
Tom Parker who you may know from a band called ‘The Wanted’ is now starting a solo career of his own. Tom’s solo career is completely different to what he done within a boyband, he’s not singing but he’s DJing? Yes DJing! Tom is taking his career in a totally new direction.Can you tell me about your new solo...
Raleigh Ritchie ‘You’re A Man Now, Boy.’
Raleigh Ritchie announces the brand new track ‘You’re A Man Now, Boy’ from the upcoming debut album of the same title, which is due for release 26th February 2016. The singer and actor may have seemed quiet of late but with a packed summer, as well as performing with the likes of Run DMC, supporting George Ezra and gracing fans...
CROOX return with sultry form of electronica/R&B on “CRYING”
Following on from 2015's introductory EP 'EU', CROOX return to fine form with brand new cut 'CRYING', the lead track from the forthcoming EP, released February 5th 2016. The track remains true to aesthetic and progressively showcases CROOX'S taste of minimal, electronic hip-pop, which has seen them draw early comparisons to the audio stimulation of James Blake, Jack Garratt and...
Waconzy Announces Release Of New Single ‘Powerful’
Kelvin Anyanwu, better known as Waconzy, us a Washington DC based singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Nigeria. His is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song ‘I Celebrate’ which appeared on the I Celebrate album. Waconzy released his second album Money Back Guarantee in 2013.When...
Rising Miami Rapper Cease Dinero Releases Hard-Hitting Music Video for ‘Bout to Get Real’
Cease Dinero is swiftly rising up from the noise in Miami’s exciting rap scene, bringing his knowledge and experiences from the hard life of the street and channelling that power and passion into music. Growing up with influences such as Michael Jackson, Tupac, Trick Daddy and Zoe Pound, Cease Dinero is serious about his music, and this is evident in...
New York City’s Didi Dilicious Releases Intriguing Avant-Garde Art Rock Album, December 19th
Didi Dilicious is an art-rock artist hailing from New York City and drawing inspiration from artists such as Chrissie Hynde in terms of songwriting, Joan Jett in terms of attitude and Nico from The Velvet Underground. Her energizing, unique and poetic avante-garde music will leave you intrigued. She launches her self-titled album ‘ DiDi DLicious’ this December 19th on iTunes,...
Mike Masch Announces New Club Hip-Hop Album Release
American producer and singer-songwriter Mike Masch, has announced the release of his new album ‘The New Amplifier’, available now on all major media providers. The latest release from the trap hip-hop breakout is the follow – up to his 2014 debut album. Listen to new single 'Now You Know':[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/234382475" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]Drawing inspiration from the likes of...
Jacob Banks reveals Monster ft Avelino video
‘Monster’ came about when lyricist Jacob Banks hit upon an understanding, one that sometimes you have to take what you want, and as much as you might not like it, it could be the only option. The epiphany may be somewhat harder for some to muster but then you’ll want to take Banks’s word for it, after all you’ve got...
Soul Singer Josue drops a heartfelt track ‘Closure’
Sydney’s Prince of Soul is back with a very emotional track dubbed ‘Closure’ produced by Milan. Two of Sydney’s most talented Soul musicians have teamed up together to create a magical track drawing you in with Josue’s soothing soulful vocal skills, and Milan’s eclectic guitar skills on the beats.The track unveils what everyone seeks after a relationship - closure, captivating...
Aussie hip hop group The Smoke Trees drop playful video for ‘Security!’
The Smoke Trees are a no-frills rap group reminiscent of the Boom Bap/Golden Era of hip-hop and they have just released a new track dubbed ‘Security!’ The group is an interesting bunch, together they combine very different styles with different backgrounds. The members consist of Nick Knowledge from Germany, Double KO from Paris, Sonny Syah who's Indonesian born and DJ Dewis...
Official video for Lemar’s new single-Higher Love
Lemar has been on the circuit for years-he truly IS a bonafide successful artist.Here, Lemar drops the visuals for his third single Higher Love from his album The Letter. LEMAR//TWITTER//FACEBOOK
99 Souls talk about: Their latest track-The Girl Is Mine, getting love from Beyonce and of course their musical vision.
If there is one thing bound to get you anxious (as a musician) it’s getting clearance on a song or songs particular when said songs are the property of names like Beyonce, Brandy and Monica.The Girl Is Mine is the bouncing re-work by the elusive duo 99 Souls. The track is a testament to the creativity and tenacity of the...
Have you seen The Jezabels gorgeous new video for ‘Come Alive’ yet?
The Jezabels are back with a thrilling new video for ‘Come Alive’, the first track off their third album Synthia, and it’s quite literally a work of art! With haunting animations using real oil paint on glass and stop-motion technology put together frame-by-frame to create a truly amazing visual experience. We follow the trajectory of a hunted woman through the...
Exclusive: Interview with Omi
For those that don’t know who ‘Omi’ is, he’s the artist behind a song that you most likely would have heard called ‘Cheerleader’ and if you haven’t heard it, where have you been? Can you tell me how Omi started out in the music business?About 5-6 years ago I developed my catalogue, recorded a number of songs and started song writing...
Jeremih-releases the album Late Nights Uncut
That sneaky devil Jeremih released his latest album yesterday without so much as a press release to announce its release date.Featuring names like; Jhene Aiko, J Cole and Future it’s a banging album for the end of the year. LATE NIGHTS UNCUT JEREMIH//TWITTER//FACEBOOK
99 Souls official video for- The Girl Is Mine (featuring Destiny’s Child & Brandy)
One of the biggest dance tracks for the last quarter of this year and here we go with the official video from 99 Souls.Check out the remix by Chris Lorenzo.https://soundcloud.com/99soulsofficial/the-girl-is-mine-chris-lorenzo-remix The Girl Is Mine (featuring Destiny's Child & Brandy)-IMPACT 11 12 15 99 SOULS//TWITTER//FACEBOOK
Lucas Dipasquale drops No Talking ft Popcaan
Here’s something new from Ontario singer songwriter Lucas Dipasquale.He has amassed a great following fan base for his ability to take tracks from Jamaican superstar Popcaan and create instantly catchy mash-ups.Now after those string of mash-ups, Lucas teams up with Popcaan for the single No Talking taken from his debut ep Post-Secondary.2016 should be a good year for the...
Introducing… Rooty debut video ‘When You Make Love Your Everything’
Multi-platinum selling songwriter and recording artist Rooty unveils today her brand new video for her stellar debut solo single “When You Make Love Your Everything”, exclusively via The 405. The Ireland born musician is preparing to set the blogosphere alight with her brand new release. Written by Rooty and produced by AfterHrs.“When You Make Love Your Everything” is an emotional, sultry blend of blues and soul...
SteveLan of Blaqline Entertainment drops visuals for “My City” ft. Marshawn Lynch, shot by celebrity director Taj Stansberry
What do 2Pac, Too $hort, Mac Dre, E-40 and even MC Hammer have in common? They’re all internationally known rappers/MC’s out of the Bay Area, Oakland California…. So if you were to combine them all, say 2Pac’s charm, intense lyricism and poetry, with MC Hammers commanding stage presence and bravado, sprinkled with Too $hort’s street mentality, you’d get up artist...
BBC Music Sound 2016 longlist-UNVIELED!
Alessia Cara//Billie Marten//Blossoms//Dua Lipa//Frances//Izzy Bizu//Jack Garratt//J Hus//Loyle Carner//Mabel//Mura Masa//NAO//Rat Boy//Section Boyz//WSTRN.Check Firefly featuring two of the nominees Nao and Mura Masa.https://youtu.be/ThxaAo1QFSwFor info on ALL the acts check out the link-PROFILES.
Frances-A name to watch
Light, soft and enchanting-check out the rather lovely sound of Frances. https://soundcloud.com/frances_music FRANCES//TWITTER//FACEBOOK
Jeremih drops new track Pass Dat
Jeremih one of the bright names for R &B releases the atmospheric Pass Dat.Jeremih does not always get the limelight he deserves but this 2016 looks like it will be a productive year! JEREMIH//TWITTER//FACEBOOK
Lady Chann ft Rage-Not Me
Co-signed by Radio 1’s Toddla T, check out Lady Chann terrorise her forth coming single Not Me.Check out the official video too! NOT ME OUT 13 12 15 TWITTER//FACEBOOK
Big for 2016- Anne-Marie
Whilst Brandi & Monica claimed 'the boy is mine,' Rudimental singer Anne- Marie racks her brain over her hella confusing, friend zoning, shorty swings another way 'boy.' The singer from Essex has built up quite the following over the two years spent performing with the Rudimental lads and features heavily on their second album 'We The Generation.' With her experimental...
‘Into The Wild’ Album Review
‘Into the wild’ is a brand new album by the upcoming artist MMXJ; his new album is currently out now! ‘Into the wild’ is fun, catchy and very different to many other albums out there. My favourite song off this album is ‘Kings’ which features an artist called ‘Gentle Bones’, this song is something I would definitely listen to at...
Stan Blade Announces New Single ‘#IBlameTheParents’ Available Dec 16th
Singer-songwriter Stan Blade is set to release his new single ‘#IBlameTheParents’ available from December 16th, on all major media providers. Southend native, Stan’s road to success has been long and at times difficult. Most of the songs from his recordings are about love and loss and overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction. The stories of his life are resonating with ever-growing...