There’s so much music out there nowadays, it’s so hard to decide what new releases you want to listen to. We know for a fact that you’re missing out on some gems so don’t worry, we’ve created a shortlist for you below.
The collaboration we never knew we needed! ‘Bernie Mac’ is a movie with a Gangster Rap soundtrack to match. It’s a lovely surprise hearing Odeal rap in this because we are so used to hearing him sing, and he definitely matches Enny’s fly on this one.
Sweet is an up-tempo Afrobeats banger, launched with homegrown visuals with a celebratory message: “It’s me being thankful for where I am in life and looking back to how things were: I’m thanking God for his grace”.
Centred around two iconic samples – that of Garage song ‘Flowers’ by Sweet Female Attitude and R&B hit ‘Say My Name’ by Destiny’s Child. ‘Flowers (Say My Name)’ sees ArrDee deliver trademark slick bars amidst punchy drill beats and infectious vocals.
Decorated with colourful textures, British Zambian artist Essii calls on LA based rapper Coi Leray’s dynamic flow for ‘Brown Eyes’, a Soft Pop/R&B track. Accompanied by its playful visual, the pair’s chemistry breathes new life into the track as they celebrate finding confidence in their femininity.
A double sided single – ‘Ride or Die’ is a modern day Bonnie & Clyde anthem and ‘Hurricane’ is a stripped back love ballad inspired by a power cut. Both are Santino’s last singles ahead of debut album this month!