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HIP HOP / RAP / R&B / SOUL / REGGAE / AFRICAN REGIONAL RELEASES

NEW RELEASES / HEADLINES

Tamera

New Single: Wickedest
 Party   Sexy   Summer 

Emerging out of lockdown with undeniably infectious energy, Tamera makes her highly anticipated return with a sultry new single ‘Wickedest' - an effortless blend of R&B vocals with West African percussion and seductive guitar licks.

"Wickedest is about embracing my sexual energy as a female. Finding strength in being able to love and be intimate with who you please and feeling liberated in doing so."

The release follows Tamera's 2020 breakout single ‘Flipside’ which saw her dubbed a coveted “New Name” by Annie Mac & playlisted at BBC 1Xtra.

UPC 5056167163046
Release Date 24 May 2021

Gabrielle Current

New EP: VIRGO
 Chill   Meditative   Romantic   Sexy 

Focus Track: Serenity

VIRGO - the debut EP from Los Angeles songstress, Gabrielle Current. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Gabrielle Current exerts the kind of sultry and soulful voice found in jazz clubs of the 1920's with the lyrical depth of some of the deepest songwriters of our time. Her latest release was a collaboration with indie electronic artist, Felix Cartal that has amassed over 20 million streams across platforms. Gabrielle has frequently collaborated with FINNEAS, and he featured on her single "Come To Think" and produced a handful of her previous releases.

UPC 5056495195153
Release Date 27 May 2021

Hong Kong
Boyfriend

New Single: see u dance
 Chill   Meditative   Romantic   Sad 

Serving as the follow-up to the success of "Sharlene," "see u dance" details the experience of confessing love for another when you have no idea whether or not the feeling is requited. Hong Kong Boyfriend is an Asian-American Indie R&B artist from Mountain View, California building towards his debut EP "Summer Doesn't Last" at the end of the summer.

UPC 5056495262121
Release Date 26 May 2021

Nina Cobham

New Single: interested
 Holidays   Summer 

'interested' is the second single release from Nina's upcoming EP, a Bossa Nova infused R&B/Soul track. Written before Nina's successful song 'Sola' was even released, about the worries of not keeping people interested during lockdown.

UPC 5056495259831
Release Date 26 May 2021

Lourdiz

New Single: Shoot Me Down
 Chill   Fierce   Party   Weekend 

20 year-old Lourdiz follows up the success of her latest single "Circles” and her recent feature on Saweetie’s song “Back Seat” with her next single, "Shoot Me Down”.

Lourdiz wrote “Shoot Me Down” w/ producers Ryan Ogren & B HAM (Maroon 5, The Kid LAROI, Lil Wayne) and she was also featured on Saweetie’s new song “Back Seat” which she co-wrote. Lourdiz’ other writing credits include G-Eazy’s “Hate The Way” ft blackbear and Anitta’s “Poquito” ft Swae Lee.

UPC 5056167163558
Release Date 28 May 2021

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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George Riley

NEW Single: power
 Happy  Holidays  Summer  Work Out 

'power' the second single by George Riley from forthcoming 10 track tape, 'interest rates' accompanied by Joviale-directed video.

UPC 5056495196228
Release Date 27 May 2021
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Liza

NEW EP: DONE IS DONE / Focus track: MEMORIZE FEELINGS
 Chill  Dinner  Romantic  Sad 

With support from The Fader and BBC Radio 1 as well as 4M streams under her belt, Canadian singer/songwriter, Liza, concludes her tale of heartbreak through release of EP, DONE IS DONE.

UPC 5056495404255
Release Date 27 May 2021
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Prince Charlez

NEW Single: Hood Favorite
 Energetic  Summer  Weekend 

"Hood Favorite" is the 2nd single from Prince Charlez' upcoming album (coming this summer) and will be released in conjunction with another strong visual shot in a royal setting: https://vimeo.com/moonshinepost/review/522479677/3fc8d1a9db pw: PCHOODFAV2021! ' The song is midtempo, and feels like something Michael Jackson would put out. Prince's whole aesthetic is about blending opulence with culture, and being accessible to any number of audiences.

UPC 5056495404552
Release Date 28 May 2021
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Desta French

NEW Single: Ojos Negros (YoSoyMatt Rework)
 Happy  Sexy 

YoSoyMatt is a Mexican producer that likes to portrays in his songs the tropical beast of a Mexican Childhood. He remixed Ojos Negros from the London LatinX artist Desta French.

UPC 5056495193432
Release Date 28 May 2021
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Nyasia Chane'l

NEW EP: Clubhouse No. 7 / Focus track: Good Good
 Meditative  Romantic  Sad  Throwback 

Clubhouse No. 7 is the first Extended Release from independent R&B artist Nyasia Chane'l. Since 2019 Nyasia has released several singles that have garnered significant success with singles such as "Can't Stop Us', "Do it LIke That `` and ''Dive ``.

UPC 5056495405511
Release Date 28 May 2021

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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Jay Burna

NEW Single: Life of the Party
 Party  Sexy  Summer  Weekend 

Life of the Party is an uptempo vibe with west coast sounds that make the women feel good about them selves. The record is produced by Aaron Reid who happens to be La Reids son.

UPC 5056495196433
Release Date 28 May 2021
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W.

NEW Single: Don't Know Why
 Chill  Party  Sexy 

With the release of 'Dont Know Why', W. is going for a more street-type record with a deep base, kicks and quasi-gangster guitar loop and smooth harmonies in the verses and the chorus. With this fifth release, W. is building up to his EP called 'Pleasure and Desire' releasing the end of June. 'Don’t Know Why' shall be marketed and promoted by W. on all social media platforms, through advertisement (e.g. Facebook, Spotify, TikTok) and shall be pitched to playlists, blogs and radio.

UPC 5056495260233
Release Date 28 May 2021
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Zack Cokas

NEW Album: WARHOL / Focus track: VERY POLITE
 Energetic  Party  Weekend 

WARHOL is Zack's exploration into his sound and his mental health journey. It was made in the midst of the pandemic when the young rapper was diagnosed with OCD after a frequent string of panic attacks.

UPC 5056495195535
Release Date 27 May 2021

MADMANMAX

NEW EP: MAXWORLD VOL 1 / Focus track: WHO DAT THERE
 Energetic  Fierce  Work Out 

MAXWORLD VOL 1 is the first EP by 21-year old MADMANMAX from Copenhagen. The name, MADMANMAX, was given to him by his peers, because of his energetic persona. The music is gritty, bass heavy and encapsulates what it means to be young and MAD.

UPC 5056495406693
Release Date 28 May 2021

TMI & Tasha17k

NEW Single: Stainless
 Energetic  Fierce 

The rap duo TMI releases their first single "Stainless" together with Tasha17k. A demonstration of what the girls can do both in terms of rap and gives an introduction to hip-hop music from Sweden.

UPC 5056495335870
Release Date 28 May 2021
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