Pusha T – M.F.T.R. (feat. The-Dream)
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]P[/su_dropcap]usha T freshly released his second album solo “Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude” via GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. Some days ago, he unveiled a video for the Timbaland-produced track “Untouchable“. Now, there is a second video clip, featuring The-Dream, for the new single “M.F.T.R.”.
Newcomer of the week: WΛNNV
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]E[/su_dropcap]very Monday, we highlight an artist that we believe in, a newcomer that has a lot of potential and that is about to shine in the coming weeks or months. Our newcomer of the week is WΛNNV, an electronic music producer from Sardinia in Italy. His first track, “Foolish”, is totally mesmerizing and might be tinged with regret or remorse.
Anderson .Paak – Room In Here (feat. The Game & Sonyae Elise)
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]C[/su_dropcap]alifornia singer, rapper and producer Anderson .Paak will release his sophomore LP under this name on January 15. “Malibu”, that will be released via Steel Wool, OBE, Art Club and EMPIRE, will feature the two first singles: “The Season/Carry Me” and “Am I Wrong”, but also the most recent one “Room In Here” which gives some room to the singer Sonyae Elise and the rapper The Game.
Tobi Lou – Game Ova
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]P[/su_dropcap]roduced by YOG$, LOTSO and Tobi Lou himself, here is another R’n’chill gem “Game Ova”. Contrary to his two previous tracks, which were happier, Tobi Lou sings here about a breakup. This is also an opportunity for him to unveil another side of his universe. And good news: “Game Ova” is available for free!
Chantal Acda – The Sparkle In Our Flaws (HighClouds Live Session)
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]R[/su_dropcap]ecently, we met an amazing artist, a self-taught singer songwriter, who dazzled us with her simplicity, her authenticity and the strenghts of her emotions. Chantal Acda kindly accepted to perform a live session for us and she sang and played the title track from her last album “The Sparkle In Our Flaws”. Watch her live rendition in this post.
Missy Elliott and Pharrell perform “WTF (Where They From)” for The Voice
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]2[/su_dropcap]015 has been a big year for the comebacks on the hip-hop scene. First, Dr. Dre finally unveiled his long long long-awaited third album “Compton” but the other big surprise was the release of a new Missy Elliott‘s single. The song is, by the way, very good as it just made it into our Top 100 tracks of 2015 and the video that goes with it is totally worthy too! Pharrell and Missy performed the track yesterday on the season finale of NBC‘s “The Voice”. Watch the performance in this post.
Kamaiyah – How Does It Feel
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]T[/su_dropcap]he year is almost finished but Kamaiyah looks determined to leave her mark before the beginning of 2016. Indeed, the first lady of the Californian collective The Big Money Gang delivers “How Does It Feel”, an addictive and bouncy single that sounds both retro and futuristic.
EP Alert: Mr Oizo releases “Hand In The Fire”, a 3-track EP with Charli XCX
Recently, we were talking about Charli XCX who is starring in a BBC Three documentary about pop music and feminism. Today, she is once again in the headlines thanks to the release of “Hand In The Fire”, a Mr Oizo‘s 4-track EP where she is featured! It is available now via Ed Banger/Big Beat.
