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February 12, 2021
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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.

Release Date 12 February 2021

Alaina Castillo

New Single: stfu (i got u)
 Chill   Fierce   Romantic   Sexy 

Houston-raised, Los Angeles-based genre-bending bilingual artist Alaina Castillo unveils new pop & b single “stfu (i got you)", the first a few singles leading to her debut English album to be released later this year. "stfu (i got you)" will be accompanied by an official music video day and date which will introduce the world that Alaina hopes to look and sound like for her upcoming year.

“stfu (i got u) is my version of a cute romantic song with a bit of scorpio spice added to it. it’s about being in love & starting things for fun bc u know that no matter what, u both have each other till the end so might as well have some extra fun w it and be a lil crazy at times.“ - Alaina Castillo

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".

Release Date 12 February 2021

COIN

New Single: Sagittarius Superstar ft. Faye Webstar
 Energetic   Happy   Romantic   Weekend 

Alt-pop trio COIN returns with their new single and accompanying music video “Sagittarius Superstar.” The track showcases the band’s established ability to create an irresistibly catchy pop song through another striking and melodic chorus.

2nd EP will release on February 26th. It’s the 2nd of a 3-part project called Rainbow MixTape, each conceptualized by moods represented by the colors in the title. The EP’s are set to continue rolling out over the next several months.

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.

Release Date 12 February 2021

Michael Brun

New EP: Melanin
 Chill   Dinner   Energetic   Happy   Weekend 

Focus Track: Oh Mama

Melanin is the 2021 EP from renowned Haitian producer and DJ and producer Michael Brun. A collection of collaborations with artists Shay Lia, Kah-Lo, Shirazee, and Paul Beaubrun that showcase their Afro-Caribbean heritage with a contemporary twist.

Release Date 10 February 2021

Aly & AJ

New Single: Pretty Places
 Dinner   Energetic   Happy   Meditative   Party   Travel 

Aly & AJ ended 2020 with major momentum thanks to the explicit rerelease of their nostalgic pop anthem “Potential Breakup Song” after it experienced a resurgent blow-up on TiKToK, as well as the release of their acclaimed latest new track “Listen!!!”. It’s a cut off the beloved duo’s hotly anticipated new album (out this Spring, details TBD)

Release Date 05 March 2021

Sam MacPherson

New Single: Routine
 Chill   Romantic   Sad 

“Routine” is about realizing the true depth of love, only after you’ve already taken it for granted. Raw and emotional, the vocals for “Routine” were recorded in just 20 minutes in the Red Bank, New Jersey house Sam grew up in, and concludes with the final guitar solo which was recorded the night the song was written. Produced by Andy Seltzer (Maggie Rodgers, Chelsea Cutler, Joan), “Routine” is the first of 4-5 new singles as part of Sam’s debut EP, releasing in 2021.

Release Date 10 February 2021

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FEATURED / Pop

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payton

NEW Single: Nevermind
 Chill  Energetic  Gaming  Weekend 

Payton tells his story through airy guitar, hip-hop beat craft, and lyrical vulnerability. On the upbeat, pop-punk smash "Nevermind", Payton further establishes himself as a disruptive force for crossover pop music.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Emmit Fenn

NEW Single: Until We Leave the Ground
 Chill  Romantic  Travel 

Emmit is back with his second single from his debut album Far From Here out April 21st. This song will be featured in the Netflix Movie 'To All The Boys I Used to Love Pt 3' February 12th. Patrick Jean (award winning director) shot the music video!

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Release Date 10 February 2021
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Ethel Cain

NEW Single: Michelle Pfeiffer (feat. lil aaron)
 Chill  Romantic  Sad  Weekend 

Raised as a backwoods churchgoer in the deep south, Ethel Cain combines elements of rock, country & cinematic nostalgia with ethereal vocals & raw lyrics to create her unique sound. “Michelle Pfeiffer” is the first single from EP 'Inbred' out 3/19.

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Release Date 11 February 2021
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Megan McKenna

NEW Single: This
 Romantic  Sad 

Singer/songwriter with 3.4m+ social following, Megan McKenna releases emotional pop ballad ‘This’. Support confirmed from major media including The Sun, Daily Mail. Music video launch on release day as well as a huge influencer campaign on Tiktok

Release Date 19 February 2021
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Emily James

NEW Single: venice
 Happy  Romantic  Travel  Weekend 

"venice"is a quintessential Valentine's Day love song that embodies the blissful moment when one realizes they have found their soulmate."Love is something I think we all cherish, and each of us hopes to find that special person to share a life with". The sunny, heartfelt track is off of her forthcoming EP, "Wanted You to Know, Part I,"out on Feb. 26.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Freedom Fry

NEW EP: Corde Sensible EP / Focus track: Corde Sensible
 Energetic  Happy  Sexy 

The "Corde Sensible" EP is a follow up to the firs Single and a bigger taste of Freedom Fry's first all-French album, coming this Spring. "Corde Sensible," the title track of the EP is about finding your soulmate. Someone who can make you feel alive and emotional in a way that no one else can. It's entirely in French!

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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katie MAC & danny G

NEW Single: Miss Each Other
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy  Weekend 

"Miss Each Other" is a duet between katie MAC and danny G. With multi-million stream counts, press in Forbes, Complex, Earmilk, and more, and hundreds of thousands on socials as individual artists, the pair is joining forces for this single. The song and artist interviews will feature in Rolling Stone India.

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Release Date 11 February 2021
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Leadley

NEW Single: Better Day
 Chill  Sad 

Leadley is an independent pop artist and songstress with over 3M streams cross-platform. Inspired by quarantine, Better Day is about the pain and anxiety of uncertainty and self doubt and coming out more positive on the other side.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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William Black & Fairlane

NEW Single: Butterflies
 Chill  Romantic  Sad 

Butterflies is the latest release from Lowly producers William Black and Fairlane. The song features Dia Frampton's incredible voice and instantly relatable lyrics about having feelings for someone you care about - the perfect Valentine's Day song

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Robbie Miller

NEW Single: Two People
 Chill  Dinner  Meditative  Sad 

Two People is about trying to escape your mental health. Something that at times, we all battle with.

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Release Date 08 October 2020
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Démira

NEW Single: New Voodoo
 Energetic  Fierce  Gaming  Party 

"New Voodoo" is the debut single of Démira's new, unique sound in which she combines her own arrangements on traditional instruments with self recorded, peculiar sounds (like battery powered Furbies, knuckle cracks and construction site noises). 3FM, Radio 2 and KINK radio will support New Voodoo on the release day (February 12). "New Voodoo" will feture on FHM, The Daily Indie and NEXT Models Talent Division

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Matthew Zeitler

NEW Single: Love's Dead
 Energetic  Gaming  Party  Sad 

Love’s Dead expresses the relatable and disappointing feeling of being let down by someone, and encourages not succumbing to a state of distress. Though the lyrics reveal frustration, they also show a degree of acceptance and promote self-healing.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Todrick Hall

NEW Album: Haus Party, Pt.3 / Focus track: Don't Stop
 Chill  Fierce  Romantic 

Broadway star, RuPaul’s Drag Race judge & viral sensation Todrick Hall releases brand new album ‘Haus Party, Pt 3’ led by R&B soul infused track ‘Don’t Stop’.

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Release Date 12 February 2021

FEATURED / Dance and Electronic

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Various Artists

NEW Album: We Are Friends, Vol. 10 / Focus track: Arguru 2k19
 Energetic  Gaming  Happy  Party 

In it's 10th iteration since first originating in 2012, mau5trap's acclaimed compilation series 'we are friends' reaches a massive milestone this February. Featuring an unreleased version of deadmau5' iconic "Arguru".

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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LION BABE

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

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

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Fabian Mazur

NEW Single: Spazz Out
 Energetic  Fierce  Work Out 

Spazz Out is the first single of 2021 from Fabian Mazur. The verses delivered by Fabian are a blend of trap, hiphop and pack a lot of punch that’s meant to be turned up!

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Slow Magic, Manila Killa, Ukiyo

NEW Single: Closer 2 U (Ukiyo Remix)
 Chill  Focus  Gaming  Meditative 

Fresh off the release of his 4th studio album, Slow Magic teams with rising Australian producer Ukiyo for the official remix of the Manila Killa assisted track, Closer 2 U.

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Release Date 12 February 2021

FEATURED / Hip Hop

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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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Zack Cokas

NEW Single: PHARMACY
 Chill  Party 

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

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Release Date 11 February 2021
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Natty Wylah

NEW Single: BRUCE
 Energetic  Gaming  Meditative  Summer 

Rising rap artist Natty Wylah releases his thought-provoking single 'BRUCE', prior to his forthcoming mixtape that's out in March. Natty's artistry reflects this upbringing, working with artists such as Srigala, Manik MC and Joseph Efi as he weaves between styles.

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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.

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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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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.

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Release Date 10 February 2021

FEATURED / R&B/Soul

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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.

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Release Date 10 February 2021
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Josh Barry

NEW Single: Adam In The Evening
 Happy  Romantic  Summer  Travel 

After taking some time out from his strenuous touring schedule as the front man & 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
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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.

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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

FEATURED / Indie

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GRAE

NEW Single: Soft
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy 

GRAE returns with the first single from her upcoming album (slated for early 2022) called "Soft". After a record year of growth and acclaim we are excited to see where 2021 takes GRAE!

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Release Date 10 February 2021
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Satsang

NEW Single: All. Right. Now
 Energetic  Romantic 

First single off upcoming Spring album. Album rollout Includes official music videos and premium social content. Satsang has previously collaborated with artists like Trevor Hall and Michael Franti. His catalogue has amassed millions of streams and his 2017 album Pyramid(s) hit #1 on the Billboard reggae charts.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Shrink

NEW EP: SHRINK / Focus track: Cut You Loose
 Chill  Sad 

The debut EP from artist Shrink. All self-written performed and produced. Previously releasing music under the moniker Vasser this new project from 22 year old Sam Breathwick shows a more introspective musical side.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Voodoos

NEW Single: It’s Your Life
 Energetic  Happy  Party  Summer 

"It’s Your Life" is the new single from Voodoos, after the release of their EP "What Was That Supposed to Mean?" in 2020. The Glaswegian band have made their mark on an already bustling music scene after building up an impressive following and selling out shows across Scotland.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Scenes

NEW Single: Henhouse
 Focus  Meditative  Sad 

'Henhouse' is the debut single from Scenes AKA Graham Ritchie. This first release from Scenes features the vocals of Melbourne singer/songwriter Ainslie Wills.

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Release Date 12 February 2021

FEATURED / Rock

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World's First Cinema

NEW EP: Rituals / Focus track: 'Youth On Fire'
 Energetic  Romantic  Sexy 

Fast-rising duo World's First Cinema release their 1st EP 'Rituals' which includes 'Can't Feel Anything', 'Red Run Cold' and 'Cold Sets In' plus 2 new tracks with 'Youth On Fire' being the focus track and a Twilight version of 'Red Run Cold'.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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Fletcher Gull

NEW Single: Heaven Is Around The Corner
 Chill  Focus  Meditative  Sleep 

This Australian singer-songwriter mines for truth in his music – searching for something special against insurmountable odds.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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The Honest Heart Collective

NEW Single: Lionheart Sessions
 Energetic  Fierce  Sad 

The tracks within Lionheart Sessions represents the first of a cascading series of releases encompassing both alternate originals and thoughtful covers. The songs within were recorded exclusively at The Honest Heart Collective's self-built studio.

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Release Date 12 February 2021

FEATURED / Classical

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Duomo

NEW Single: You Oughta Know
 Meditative  Romantic 

This cover song is the follow up to Duomo's worldwide viral sensation, the cover song "Wildest Dream" by Taylor Swift, featured in Netflix show "Bridgerton". It went #1 on many Spotify viral charts, top 200 in the Shazam charts and more

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Release Date 05 March 2021

FEATURED / African Regional Genres

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Happi

NEW Single: For Me
 Chill  Romantic  Sexy  Weekend 

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.

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Release Date 12 February 2021
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