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February 12, 2021
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HIP HOP / RAP / R&B / SOUL / REGGAE / AFRICAN REGIONAL RELEASES

NEW RELEASES / HEADLINES

Phife Dawg Ft.
Busta Rhymes ..

New Single: Nutshell Pt. 2
 Energetic   Happy   Throwback 

Genre: Hip-Hop

Phife teams up with none other than Busta Rhymes and Redman for 'Nutshell Pt. 2'. The infectious, rugged J Dilla produced beat is the perfect appetizer for the upcoming 'Phife Forever' album. This song speaks directly to the A Tribe Called Quest fan base.

UPC 5056167160502
Release Date 12 February 2021

Eloise

New Single: Hungover
 Chill   Romantic   Sexy 

Genre: R&B

Inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood but grounded in East London culture sees Eloise release 'Hungover' - her debut release via AWAL and the follow up to critically acclaimed EP 'This Thing Called Living', released in the summer of 2019.

'Hungover' is about the motions of recovery that come after a breakup. It’s about the want to be the strong, empowered, self-sufficient woman who knows what’s best when in actual fact you’re a human who’s learning to be alone again and getting it a bit wrong along the way.

UPC 5056167160434
Release Date 12 February 2021

Happi

New Single: For Me
 Chill   Romantic   Sexy   Weekend 

Genre: Afrobeat / Afropop

For Me is an Afro-Pop record which captures the range of emotion that comes with loving someone unconditionally. The R&B undertones create a romantic feel that marries perfectly with the subject, while the pop elements prompts emotion from listeners.

UPC 5056167135906
Release Date 12 February 2021

Beanz

New Single: Trending Topic
 Energetic   Focus   Party   Work Out 

Genre: Hip-Hop

What do you get when you mix the fashion sense of Kehlani and Teyana Taylor and the ability to rap like Nicki Minaj and J Cole with an artist that share the same home town as Taylor Swift… a future superstar named Beanz. This is her first release since signing her deal with AWAL Recordings. For this single Beanz flips a classic Eve record titled “Who’s That Girl” and adds her own spin to it, and in this internet age everyone can relate to a "Trending Topic".

UPC 5056167160304
Release Date 12 February 2021

Natty Wylah

New Single: Bruce
 Energetic   Gaming   Meditative   Summer 

Genre: Hip-Hop

Rising rap artist Natty Wylah releases his thought-provoking single 'BRUCE', prior to his forthcoming mixtape that's out in March.

Natty continues to impress with his inspired storytelling ability that regularly confronts social issues such as identity and ambition. Finding influence from a broad range of genres, Natty’s drawn to the surreal. His mother, an abstract painter, was into punk and jazz – Thelonius Monk and the like – while his dad was a lover of dub, reggae and rocksteady. Natty's artistry reflects this upbringing, working with artists such as Srigala, Manik MC and Joseph Efi as he weaves between styles.

UPC 5056167142546
Release Date 12 February 2021

Josh Barry

New Single: Adam In The Evening
 Happy   Romantic   Summer   Travel 

Genre: R&B/Soul

After taking some time out from his strenuous touring schedule as the frontman & lead vocalist for Gorgon City, London based soul sensation Josh Barry is back with "Adam In The Evening", the second single from his forthcoming EP, Art & Soul.

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Release Date 12 February 2021

LION BABE

New Single: Different Planet (Remix)
 Energetic   Sexy   Work Out 

Genre: Soul House

LION BABE gives their Cosmic Wind album standout "Different Planet" a soul-house remix vibe.

Different Planet was remixed by LION BABE's very own - Astro Raw. This is the final instalment from the Cosmic Wind remix series.

UPC 5056167138280
Release Date 12 February 2021

Zack Cokas

New Single: PHARMACY
 Chill   Party 

Genre: Hip-Hop

"PHARMACY" is the first single in the rollout for Zack Cokas's new project "Warhol," the follow up to 2020's "Pablo."

PHARMACY is a look into Cokas' mind and the inner workings of coping with his newfound dependence on prescription medicine for his anxiety/OCD/depression.

UPC 5056167130819
Release Date 11 February 2021

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FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Harrison First

NEW Single: Are we there
 Chill  Energetic  Party 

Are We There is an instrumental that will be part of a 3 part series called Glass Cassette Tape. This instrumental features classic sounds and sonics that put the listener in a great space, and is 100% created by DJ artist-producer Harrison First and showcases the multiple fascinated abilities of the producer.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Astrolemo

NEW Single: Kirby
 Chill  Focus 

Jellyfish is a dreamy, downtempo, lofi song. It is the second single of the upcoming EP of Astrolemo.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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coldbrew & Ben Beal

NEW Single: simple.
 Chill  Happy  Meditative 

coldbrew released simple. lofi instrumental 2019 and has accrued 2M streams with no editorial support. While making the beat, coldbrew thought, "this is the one." Rising star Ben Beal reinvents the beat adding hip-hop vocals about love.

UPC 5056167135654
Release Date 10 February 2021
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WISE

NEW Single: One for Me
 Energetic  Romantic  Sexy 

On "One for Me" WISE talks of past love affairs that fizzled out. Since his recent success, he finds those same people that left him in the dirt asking for forgiveness. WISE questions what it takes to find real love through all the smoke and mirrors.

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Release Date 11 February 2021
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Hugh Lee

NEW Single: Draft Pack
 Energetic  Happy  Summer  Work Out 

A single while fans wait for the Austin project from 2x Emmy nominee Hugh Lee

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Release Date 06 February 2021
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Wild East Radio

NEW Single: In My Head
 Energetic  Fierce 

Wild East Radio is Brooklyn's made-in-pandemic rap crew consisting of cousins/rappers Jahlefti and Rakwantu and best friend/producer KK.WNB, who say the group “was born out of quarantine sessions and their love for the East Coast". Their various influences come together in hopes of ushering in a new era of Brooklyn Hip-Hop for a new generation of internet kids.

UPC 5056167136033
Release Date 10 February 2021
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WIZ 36IX

NEW Single: Winter
 Chill  Happy  Meditative 

'Winter' is WIZ 36IX's second single release, which gives an insight into a typical day in the life on the estate he grew up in Barnet.

UPC 5056167137382
Release Date 18 February 2021
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Hashu

NEW Single: I don't love you today
 Chill  Meditative  Sad 

""I don't love you today" is a lie I told myself everyday for years. "

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Kay Greyson

NEW Single: Out Of Time
 Chill  Weekend 

The fashion victim expose Out Of Time is the second release from Kay Greyson after signing to Newcastle's Soul Kitchen Recordings. Think the vibe of Lil Uzi Vert and the substance of Mos Def.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Luke Royalty

NEW Single: I Do
 Chill  Weekend 

I Do is the second release from Luke Royalty after signing to Soul Kitchen Recordings. For fans of Rex Orange County, Frankie Stew, Harvey Gunn and Amy Winehouse. Recorded at Motor Museum Studios, Liverpool.

UPC 5056167151067
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Questic

NEW Single: Rising Sun
 Chill  Focus  Happy  Meditative 

Rising Sun is the first release from the debut album 'New Leaf', coming out 5th March on Echo World.

UPC 5056167157212
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Thea Riley

NEW Album: Sleepy Wolf / Focus track: Kit Kat
 Chill  Meditative  Sleep  Weekend 

2020 was stressful & for many musicians, it changed the way we made music - for me, it became less work & more self soothing. I've wanted to make a sleep CD since 2015 but it took insomnia being at it's worst to give me the push to follow through!

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Tino Sutra

NEW Single: LEGIT
 Energetic  Party  Summer  Work Out 

LEGIT is the first single from the upcoming project TUFF. A project displaying Tino Sutra's ability to create artistically creative, yet commercial work.

Release Date 12 February 2021

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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Nicole Silva

NEW Single: Control
 Party  Sexy  Summer  Work Out 

Nicole Silva’s debut single ‘Control’ explores female empowerment and having the upper hand. Behind her Spanish and English lyrics lies a powerful reggaeton beat, accompanied with Noughties R&B undertones and subtle Arabian flute melodies.

UPC 5056167155911
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Paper Dragon

NEW Single: As I Am
 Chill  Happy  Romantic  Sexy 

"As I Am" is the new single from Drum & Bass collaborative Paper Dragon. Released to coincide with Valentine's Day, "As I Am" is a song about being yourself, being happy with who you are and how the world sees you.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Acantha Lang

NEW Single: Lois Lang
 Chill  Throwback 

"Lois Lang" is the second single from New Orleans native, Acantha Lang. A tribute to her mom's life with laid back horns and a warm soulful groove that encapsulates the quiet strength of a single mother raising 4 kids against the backdrop of New Orleans.

UPC 5056167149804
Release Date 10 February 2021
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akaMatisse

NEW Single: Anything & Everything
 Chill  Focus  Romantic 

This is the second single from akaMatisse's first EP release, 'Sonata Episode 001'. In "Anything & Everything" akaMatisse explores blending classical music with lofi hip hop beats paired with lemin.'s R&B vocal stylings.

UPC 5056167134596
Release Date 10 February 2021
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We Want You To Dance

NEW Album: 90s Ignorance / Focus track: Teenage Rebellion Calling
 Energetic  Fierce  Party 

We Want You To Dance Present ‘90s Ignorance’ - The debut Mixtape spanning R&B, storytelling and house music; inspired by their 90s heroes. 'Teenage Rebellion Calling' video https://vimeo.com/498747344/eab94b5e63

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Sheléa

NEW Single: Grace

Quincy Jones’ managed singer songwriter and Grammy-winning co-writer Sheléa inaugurates 2021 with her latest single Grace.

UPC 5054526613942
Release Date 11 February 2021
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Chrxstal Sarah

NEW Single: Big Fish Theory
 Chill  Romantic  Sad  Sexy 

Chrxstal Sarah is a singer/songwriter/producer born and raised in LA. Her indie R&B sound was curated from her love of genres ranging from folk to soul. The songstress released an EP in 2019 that caught the attention of labels like Future Classic and Mom + Pop as well as blogs like DUMMY Mag.

UPC 5054526240353
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Destiny Watson

NEW Video: White Snow / Focus track: White Snow
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy  Travel 

"White Snow" means way more behind the scenes and is speaking of someone that lost and found themselves with time while taking in much of the world around her physically and unseen. A trail of mystery and snow.

UPC 5056167130468
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Deuce B

NEW Single: Learn A Lot
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy 

Crossover Hip Hop/R&B record with a soulful vibe

UPC 5056167137573
Release Date 12 February 2021
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Quiet City

NEW Single: Never Waste A Single Day
 Chill  Happy  Meditative 

Hot on the heels of 70,000+ streams for 'Love On The Moon' comes another love song, but of a very different variety; ’Never Waste A Single Day’ encapsulates and expresses the profound love that can and should be shared between a father and daughter

Release Date 12 February 2021
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Sondrey

NEW Single: High in Love
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy 

Multi-talented Sondreys third single from upcoming album.Song about how it is to fall deeply in love to the point where it brakes you down, and takes away your personality.

UPC 5056167137795
Release Date 12 February 2021
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