Marlenà Taylor - "Whats Luv"
Hailing from Birmingham, 23 year-old poet/rapper/humanitarian Marlenà Taylor draws on the power of story-telling and poetry through hip hop, and channels these forces to create a refreshing and personal take on the genre. Earlier this year Marlená took a leap of faith by stepping into a recording studio for the first time, and acting upon her burning passion for music she recorded her debut single ‘Wats Luv’.
Featuring a vocal hook reminiscent of 90s RnB era from vocalist Dee’John, Wats Luv showcases her honest approach to music making and depicts the ups and downs of the relationship in question. She explains:
“Wats Luv is a very personal song after I decided to call it quits. I feel as women, we tolerate a lot but at the end of it all every women have their breaking points and Wats Luv was my breaking point”
Bridging the gap between poetry and Hip Hop, Marlenà priorities artistic integrity over anything else and looks to use her voice to fearlessly inspire and motivate the next generation, explaining:
“Having the freedom of self expression and being able to connect with people through stories is powerful - I don’t want to make music for the moment - I feel it’s my responsibility to not conform to the demands of the world, but to the demands of the people. I feel like my mission on earth is to create music with a message”
Stream: Drake - "Scorpion" [Album]
Drake has broken his silence & released his brand new double disc album entitled "Scorpion". Featuring guest appearances by Jay Z, Ty Dolla $ign, Michael Jackson, Static Major & more.
Stream the full album for free below & comment your thoughts.
#LAOnLockExclusive: Spiffie Luciano - "Live By The Gun" (feat. Deuce Biggs, Chloeezyy, 1TakeJay, DoughuntTwin)
Spiffie Luciano teams up with Deuce Biggs, Chloeezyy, 1TakeJay, & DoughHuntTwin for a brand new single titled "Live By The Gun". Giving their rendition of Bino Rideaux's "Bacc Tracc".
Tune in below & comment!
KRANE & Max Styler - "Changes" feat. GØLDN
Following his critically acclaimed album "Fallout" earlier this year, prolific bass artist KRANE returns with his latest masterpiece "Changes." Produced in collaboration with Max Styler, "Changes" finds KRANEreinventing himself yet again to create a sophisticated and dreamy soundscape; the track delivers a slowly unwinding bassline and mesmerizing synths, all complemented by GOLDN's soulful vocals to tell the story of the sacrifices we make for love. KRANE's penchant for emotive bass fused with Styler's organic grooves is undeniably a winning combination. "Changes" is out on KRANE's SESSIONS, where KRANE has released much of his recent music.
Over the last several years, KRANE has been a metaphorical butterfly - his production style is constantly evolving, always inventive, and undeniably captivating. With over 26 million streams on his Spotifychannel, numerous praises from industry tastemakers - such as being named Billboard's "Artist to Watch in 2018" - and his "Fallout" album rising to #6 on the iTunes Dance charts, KRANE has certainly earned his reputation. From the emotional future bass of "Chemical" to the hard-hitting trap of "Fall Apart," KRANEhas never confined himself to a genre, but created a style and a space where such labels no longer matter. Through his project SESSIONS, he collaborates with unknown producers of all genres as a way to both give back to aspiring artists and continue experimenting with his own sound. KRANE is one of electronic music's most exciting artists right now, so stay tuned to see what he comes up with next.
Starley - "Love is Love"
Australian pop/dance artist, Starley, has released her new beautiful, and deeply personal single ‘Love is Love’.
After the international success of her debut single, ‘Call on Me’, Starley spent the last year in the studio working on her forthcoming untitled album slated for a summer 2018 release. ‘Love is Love’ is the follow up to her global smash hit ‘Call on Me’ which went 4 x Platinum in Australia, 1xPlatinum in the US (and so on) with more than 1 billion streams globally. There are few artists in the world who can claim to have accomplished as much, in such a short period of time, as Sydney phenomenon Starley.
Starley: “‘Love is Love’ is a very personal song for me. I had written a first draft for it that had a lot less detail. After sharing it with a few friends, it seemed it wasn’t hitting home all the way, and I realized it was because I was leaving out the parts of the story I felt uncomfortable sharing. I decided to re-write it and dig deeper. That felt scary and liberating at the same time. From that process ‘Love is Love’ was born. I’m nervous and excited to share it with the world!”
Starley’s captivating music is written with a combination of integrity and deeply personal lyrics that clearly resonates with her fans, adding to her chart success so far. “The cover for ‘Love is Love’ is not to be about me. Although, this song is my personal story, it’s a song for everyone, so I felt like a heart was the perfect way to go. The plot twist is that the colors I chose are the very colors of the bisexual flag. I feel like there should be a flag that represents love in all forms - interracial, interfaith, gay, straight, bisexual, trans, and so on. Until that exists, I’ve chosen to use the colors of the bisexual flag because they relate to my personal journey.” comments Starley on the inspiration behind her single artwork.
SHENZI - "Heavy"
An up-and-coming band from Miami, formed at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, where each of the members studied jazz and contemporary music.
EyeLoveBrandon - "These Quiet Nights" (feat. Sipprell)
3 months after departing Neo-Tokyo, brandon* journeys to the ruined kingdom of Laputa. With only a book given by his teacher to guide him across the once lush, utopian realm, brandon* meets a robot, a winged traveler and other fascinating creatures. Here begins his journey toward discovering the universe that lay inside of him.
Myke Bogan - "Pickathon" ft. Khary
Today Myke Bogan dropped "Pickathon," the second single from his upcoming album Joe Fontana. The track features Rhode Island native Khary and production by the team that produced the whole album, 2thirty5.
The track is named after the iconic Oregon music festival, Pickathon. Myke performed at the fest in the summer of 2016 and took shrooms with longtime friend and video director Timslew - their first time tripping together.
Joe Fontana is slated for a June drop with a tour announcement soon after, so prepare for a summer full of Myke Bogan.
Blix ft. REXEX - "Anyway"
When others try to keep you down, even those you thought you could trust the most, you prove them wrong. Featuring the hardcore rap of REXEX
Plage 84 - "No Where" feat. Khadijah Lopez
Rising leftfield electronic producer Plage 84 (Beach 84) is pleased to announce details of a brand new EP 'Was It Real via cult French label Roche Musique this summer and will pre-empt it's release with a stunning new track 'Nowhere'.
In order to depict his musical and personal journey, Plage 84 collaborated with the African artist Dodji Efoui. A painter, musician and singer he met during his trip, who creates all his artwork with materials he finds in the streets.
He details the EP: "I see these 5 songs as short stories. The artists featured come from all over the world. It was important for me to work with different colors and sounds. It took some time to finish this project but thanks to my amazing collaboration with African artist, Dodji Efoui, it finally came to fruition."
Two years after his first EP 'Not Too Fast' released on Roche Musique, Plage 84 now returns with a second project. The young artist goes deeper into his influences, a 5 track EP with a jazz background, on top of which hip hop melts with soul and a tiny bit of rock. A very refreshing and different music inspired by his multiple journeys abroad. Two years in teh making, a period during which he discovered many new influences (African, Arabic, Asian). A transitional period where a lot of questions arose - 'Was It Real'?
The EP opens with 'Drowning Sand' a first invitation to the journey, a subtle sound taken from his trip in Africa, where the artist has produced most of his work, and we’re on for the ride. 'Nowhere' features Canadian artist Khadijah Lopez, who paints a perfect picture of his universe. A soulful presence on top of a very Jazzy tune. Plage 84 reinvents the codes of a timeless music, 'Nowhere' doesn’t belong anywhere in time, between past, present, future.
The third track 'Open the window' is a languid piece of work. A marked rhythm with a few voice cuts and the singer Tuzeint lay his soft voice on top with finesse. This third tracks opens a window on a morning sunshine, a beautifully dynamic soul. As a producer Plage 84 insists on his eclectic universe and 'Anyway I’m fine' is a testament to that ethos, a rush of post-rock electrifying the EP.
The final track 'Rainbow Hair' finishes the journey, featuring Bristish artist Femi Jaye, bringing a unique touch of hip hop on a futurist production.
'Was It Real' is released 15 June 2018 via Roche Musique
#LAOnLockExclusive: TeeFLii & Jermaine Dupri - "Next Level" [Album]
TeeFLii returns with a brand new 20 track collaborative album with Jermaine Dupri entitled "Next Level". Along with features from Morgan Westbrook, Mozzy, Eric Bellinger, Jeremih, SBA1 & more!
Since the start of 2018 Flii has been teasing instagram with the artwork & no specific release date attached; But today we got the call to premiere it! Tune in below & comment what you think!
Luca Chesney steals the spotlight with new single
Creativity and originality are the two main components that make a musician’s career. Luca Chesney, a singer and songwriter based out of New York, completely dominates in both these things, everything Luca does carries with it an original artistic flare. Her new single “Revolver” is a perfect blend of electro-pop and RnB with soulful lyrics which talk about the death re-birth cycle, leaving you lost for words and wanting to hear more.
Her new EP “Mother Electric” is going to make huge waves within the industry, you do not want to miss her journey because she is rising to the top with her diversity in sound and in style. The album is a masterpiece, full of honest accounts of love and truths that is a welcomed addition to the pop scene.
Keep up with Luca’s story on Instagram.
Motaki - "See Through" (ft. Melissa Ramsay)
Melbourne Based Electronic Producer who just released his first Album!! The Album consists of many different styles of songs. Check it out below!
Sangarang - Next To You (feat. K&J)
As a 24 year old producer from Dallas, TX, Sangarang begins by entering remix competitions hosted by Wavo.
In July 2017, Sangarang releases his first single, "Young Enough" featuring a former colleague Benjamin Picache.
Following up with a few more releases under his belt, Sangarang relocates to Los Angeles to dive deeper into the music industry in February 2018. Enrolled in Icon Collective, he plans on releasing his four track EP in the summer of 2018.