RuMeal - "Dollar $s"
Single off "ROE" (Ro
White Tiger Society - "Why" feat. Stephen Marley
Introducing White Tiger Society
A Collective Fronted by Dajla “The White Tigress” & Producer Comissioner Gordon Williams.
Fusing the sounds of Soul, Reggae, and Hip-Hop, White Tiger Society bursts onto the music scene with a rotating cast of talent led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dajla “The White Tigress” and Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer Comissioner Gordon Williams. It’s a movement with a shared interest in classic songwriting, live instrumentation, and solid production made evident on the official debut single “Why” featuring Stephen Marley. The track is from the forthcoming debut album, Sound of the White Tiger, to be released on September 15thvia Lalabela Music Group.
"White Tiger Society is a union of reggae, heart-felt soulful vocals and feel-good production,” says Dajla. “We bring these various flavors together with a positive message to create our sound. The Sound of the White Tiger.”
Williams adds, “Stephen and I have a long relationship in music, going back to the days of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, all the way up to Welcome To Jamrock, on which we worked together, as well as his latest album, The Fruit Of Life. Stephen actually picked ‘Why’ to collaborate with us on, and we are thankful to have ‘Ragga’ as part of the White Tiger family!”
Born in France of a Tunisian dad and a French-American mother, Dajla began playing music at the age of 7 inspired by her parents' Soul, Jazz, Reggae, and Blues record collection. Armed with keys, bass, and vocals, she has made her way through the music scenes in France and the UK while seeking inspiration in central Africa. Dajla has released two albums and an EP to date. She has shared the stage with the likes of Angelo Moore from Fishbone, Nneka, De La Soul, Sa-Ra, & The Brand New Heavies and currently resides in New York City.
Comissioner Gordon Williams’ impact on popular music is undeniable. Dubbed the "Comissioner" (yes, just one “m”) by rapper KRS-One, he experienced the creation of Hip-Hop up close in the Bronx and began DJing & producing. Throughout his career, he has won multiple Grammy Awards including Album of the Year wins for The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill and Santana’s Supernatural. Additional credits include Joss Stone's multi-platinum Mind Body & Soul, Damian Marley’s Grammy-award winning Welcome to Jamrock, and Amy Winehouse’s debut album Frank.
In 2013, Gordon and Dajla met in New York City and through their work, initially as a writing/production team, the White Tiger Society was born.
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Noah Slee - "Radar"
Release Date: Single (Out Now), Album (August 25th)
Label: Majestic Casual
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6xpizID6bHjrnZIAZWkIzR
Support inc. BBC Radio 1 (Annie Mac “New Name”, Huw Stephens & Phil Taggart), BBC 1Xtra (Mistajam & Jamz Supernova), BBC 6Music (Lauren Laverne/Recommended), Beats 1 (Late Night Menu Playlist) and KCRW (Mathieu Schreyer, Travis Holcombe, Chris Muckley, Garth Trinidad, Aaron Byrd & Jason Kramer)
"Lorde isn't the only good thing to come out of New Zealand" (Nylon)
“Noah speaks from his heart, creating music to unite lovers from every corner of the world.” (Complex)
“Superbly infectious” (Clash)
“Clearly onto a winner with his debut, expect to hear plenty more from Noah Slee.”(MTV)
“He makes damn good RnB.” (Noisey)
“Float away with Noah Slee's beautiful production” (Indie Shuffle)
370k+ Monthly Spotify Listeners
3x Top 3 HypeM No.1s
Noah Slee, the Tongan born, New Zealand raised, Berlin-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been sending music critics gaga the past few months with his constant slew of incredible releases. As premiered by Nylon Magazine and out today, Noah unearths "Radar" the final single to be taken from his forthcoming epic debut album "Otherland".
Likened by tastemakers to such luminaries as Anderson Paak, Kaytranada, Andre 3000 and Chance The Rapper, Noah describes his aspirational conception of house inspired, dance anthem "Radar" as seminal, "Radar is paying homage to all the dope musicians paving away at their creations. For me creation and performance are the highlight and why I still love doing music. But for sure the journey gets tough and realities and standard life shit can weigh you down. I remember writing the hook and being ok and satisfied that I can do this among all the challenges that I've faced. Radar started as an acoustic guitar song that then became this upbeat tune that no matter how often I've already heard it (shot a music video, heard it x1000000) I still wanna dance. Which is important.....music + dance = life"
Noah Slee’s hotly anticipated, debut "Otherland" album is a deep, existential body of work. Reflecting upon past life experiences, incorporating contemporary and traditional sounds into his aesthetic, Noah is a creative original. Recording new material reflective of the transient artists sentimental and thoughtful character, incorporating influences from Noah's roots and the international vibe of cultures he has explored and adored, his high energy approach to composing killer, chill compilations is effortless. Producing this latest 12-track LP with producer Ben Esser, both musicians bonded off the back of the "Rampant Wild Free"; An inspired connection was forged between these multi-instrumentalists, as they communicated through rhythm and sound space.
“Otherland” is a soulful exploration of freedom and spiritual progression. Writing an explicit, diary-like account of Noahs sexual awakening and self-discovery, the Tongan native wrestles his conscience on record, as he speaks honestly about the intimate moral conflicts he experiences each day. Standout track "Told” is a poignant ode to self, a stream of consciousness in which Noah accepts himself as a gay man, communicating the need for his families affirmation in the light of this brave disclosure. Head bobbing, paced electronic beats drift beneath Noah’s musings, a sense of life’s greater plan weaves each track to the next. Poetic imagery dawns on each and every song's intro, metaphorical of the new beginnings which will rise, chorus to chorus, song to song, sentiment to soliloquy, morning to night.
Collaborating with Activist Alice, indigenous Aboriginal and spoken word artist, a tribal aesthetic provides a meditative interlude building into “Reality", a piano led ballad which features further Kiwi crafted talented in the form of Jordan Rakei. Speaking on the strong track Noah comments “This is all about my acceptance, awareness and just having perspective on whatever comes my way. This album focusses on being still and silent. It's about my soul, energy and offers a little window into my spiritual journey thus far.”
Sensual and slow winding love song "Lips" changes up the LPs soulful pace, exploring more intimate tempos and demonstrating Noah’s ability to write, sing and perform with flair and multi-BPM dexterity. Love, passion, epiphanies and self-belief theme the LPs lyrical content. “l can remember writing ‘Sunrise' after too many long nights spent out in a row. I just felt like my body and soul needed love and light for change, 'it's just one of them days'.” Noah’s poetry and heightened emotional intelligence benefit the deeper meanings which weave each track to another narrating his right of passage moment.
Influenced by Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday and Fela Kuti; Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" is the integral track which Noah cites as formative to the sound he came to compose today. Interested in the wider environment music can create, the charged moods and heightened emotion which can be conjured up in just the click of a play tab, Noah's sound is distinctively introspective. Mourning the death of friends past, remembering nights which never ended and communicating his appreciation of the gift of life, an artful interpretation of our connection to the earth is brought to life through moving chords and melodies on "Otherland".
An understated talent, celebrated by taste-making platform Boiler Room and Majestic Casual, Noah ambitions for success are rooted in remaining true to himself through the music. Relocating to Berlin from Brisbane, Noah plays everywhere across his beloved 'second home' from basement parties to Berghain, endeavouring to translate the music he makes to fit the crowd he draws in. Noahs passion is rooted with connecting to his audience and establishing the kind of relationship which feels safe and inspirational, kindled between just him and us. "Otherland" is an exceptionally important album which adheres to neither trend nor genre, an epic journey of an LP in which dawns truth, hope and serenity.
Noel Hadid - "Friends"
Following up the release of Tell Me Lies, Noel puts out this song as a dedication to his father. Throughout the song, Noel touches on the initial shock of losing a loved one, as well as repercussions that he has to deal with after. Production is courtesy of Dutchboy. Noel can be found on Twitter and Instagram @noelhadid as well on Soundcloud at soundcloud.com/noelhadid
Rob: Earth-One - "Errands"
First single from Rob: Earth-One's upcoming project. Produced by Thundaa.
Twitter: @RobEarthOne | IG: rob_earth_one
Janelle Kroll - "Staycation"
A light-hearted mid-tempo jam, Janelle pays homage to 90's R&B with this cheeky hit perfect for a moment of escapism.
"A lot of my previous songs have been melancholic or reflecting the struggle within relationships, but it's important to be reminded that there's levity too. Sometimes people stick to you like the sweat on the back of your neck after napping with the windows open in the middle of summer. "Staycation" is my nostalgic sonic nod to the millennium R&B that raised me, carving out room for fantasy love" explains Janelle Kroll.
Janelle recently released her music video for single "Barricade" and will be dropping her EP early fall.
Myke Bogan (ft. Michael Christmas) - "Gravy"
Portland's hip hop and r&b scene has really come into the public eye within the last year, and Eyrst Records, an imprint that was started by producer Neill Von Tally and former Portland Blazers player Martel Webster, is in the middle of that scene. The label's next release is LA-by-way-of-Portland MC, Myke Bogan. Past Bogan releases hit the number 14 spot on iTunes Top 100 and the Bandcamp hip-hop charts the day it dropped, and he's been covered by AllHipHop.com, The Source, Flood, Okayplayer.com, Hip Hop Weekly, Hip HopDX, Paste, and even XXL’s The Break. He has successfully set the precedent for his stylized visuals and dynamic delivery, coupled with a charismatic and fiery persona, earning him more than 800,000 video views and landing on the same stage as hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu Tang Clan, and more.
Myke Bogan will release "Pool Party" (with contributions from Michael Christmas, Blossom, Neill Von Tally, and The Last Artful, Dodgr) on Aug 18 via Eyrst Records. Fall tour plans are firming up.
Ivan Dorn - "Beverly"
Its difficult to imagine the post-soviet pop scene without the controversial story of Ivan Dorn.
In 2011 the tall blond Ukrainian became an overnight sensation with his debut album ‘Co’n’Dorn’. His unique blend of 90s house, pop, nu-disco, funk and free jazz, came as a breath of fresh air to the suffocated Eastern Europe pop scene. The well-crafted compilation of catchy pop tunes brought the 23 year old into the spotlight. His fashion-forward style, controversial public appearances, fancy footwork and contagious personality caught on like wild fire. Within months Ivan Dorn and his band filled sports arenas around the country and he quickly earned a spot as a judge on The Voice Ukraine.
In 2014, just when it seemed like Ivan would follow the footsteps of most modern pop stars with radio-friendly hits and overproduced music videos, he dropped, “Randorn”, an album that would redefine him as an artist and bridge the gap between the underground and the mainstream. The masterpiece featured an odd selection of unique tracks sounding anywhere from Aphex Twins to Kavinski passing through Pharrell Williams. Although it was initially received with mixed feelings, the record quickly topped the charts and had audiences dancing from the VIP areas of the high society to the basements of the underground.
In 2016, Ivan started Masterskaya, an independent music label focused on bringing the exciting sound of Ukrainian underground to the main stage. Out of the blue, the 28 year old artist moved to Los Angeles to start recording his first English-language album, and quickly found himself inspired by the ocean breeze and palm trees. His US debut album is now on its way, and with feature a tight selection of tracks that, like Ivan, don’t follow the rules.
If there is one thing we’ve learned about Ivan over the years, is that if you think you have him all figured out, you are probably already one step behind.
Soopasoul - "Pushin' Weight"
Soopasoul returns with a hot new track after a 7 year absence!
Pushin' Weight sees the main man and his band return to form like they never went away. Complete with a full funk complement of conga, wah wah guitar, driving bass and jazzy horns - it's a groove that doesn't quit.
Danny 'Soopasoul' Bennett made his name as a DMC DJ before establishing himself as a true behemoth of the instrumental funk scene with his debut album 'Twin Stix' and more chart topping DJ edits than you can shake a stick at.
Pushin Weight / Brand Nu (7" edit) will be available 04.08.17 on Jalapeno Records.
Allen Deshae - "Facts"
I'm the future of hiphop, I promise this song will be worth your time. You can find more of me on any of these sites.
Mia Valle & James Mercy - "Wildfire"
Wildfire, a playful and rebellious end-of-summer hit, is a perfect musical blend of two uniquely talented artists, Mia Vaile and James Mercy. Lyrically, Mia delivers a genius verse inspired by the idea of being true to yourself in the face of adversity. James Mercy perfectly compliments Mia with his unique blend of contagious melodies and inimitable deep 808 kicks. The track is as forward-thinking as one can find in today’s world of overly-repetitive sounds.
Left. - "Thank Me Later"
Sydney band Left. have released their new single “Thank Me Later” today. The song is a heartfelt apology for giving up on a relationship.
Rinsed in nostalgic synths,Thank Me Later is an anthemic single with howling vocals delays and an 80’s tinged rhythmic drive.
The electronic pop duo is made up of singer Sarah Corry and guitarist/producer Jono Graham, and they’ve joined forces with producer Cam Parkin to create a powerful, intricate ballad.
Left. work closely with One Day talents Adit Gauchan (Horrorshow) and Spit Syndicate on their projects, with Jono touring with Spit Syndicate currently.
“It’s been almost a year since our last single, but we’ve been busy working on a new EP. With a new member of the team, Cam Parkin, we’ve lifted our game and finessed ideas a lot more at the pro- duction level. We’re really excited for people to hear this song, and the rest of the work we’ve been hibernating over,” says Sarah.
With a couple of releases under their belt,“Thank Me Later” is the first single off their upcoming EP “Stay/Go”, to be released in Spring 2017. The EP is a bit of a ‘Sliding Doors’ concept, exploring the repercussions of making one seemingly small decision.
Left. have clocked up over a million plays of their catalogue on Spotify, with standout “No Way” re- ceiving 400,000 plays and enjoying viral success on the AU Viral 50 playlist when released. Last year they were Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist in June and were played across Triple J and Unearthed as well as local radio RRR and FBi.
Jthurston - "Where I'm From" (feat. Gully and Paidro Classic)
Jared Thurston, or Jthurston is an established artist out of the Bay Area. Hailing specifically from the 82nd block of East Oakland, Jthurston brings a unique approach to Bay-style rap. Over generally dark, yet energetic production, J uses his adaptive flow to deliver messages of team dedication, city love, and all around bragging. With a sound reminiscent of a Drake/J.cole/Kanye hybrid, Jthurston is known to switch from all around lyrical rapping to a more harmonizing style. The front runner for Oakland's local music collective NFK (NewFound Kingdom), J has an energy that is impossible to ignore, a fact made evident by his high voltage live performances. J's Music is available through every media outlet such as iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora Radio. On August 25, 2016 Jthurston released his project "Pyramids", which was later placed on the Editor's Pick list on the CD Baby website. His Singles "Flexin" and "Autopilot" have earned Jthurston high praise as an artist as well as radio play on several stations. Jthurston's track titled "Honest feat. Flight" earned him a spot on the #V6 mixtape from popular blog site Bayareacompass. Jthurston is the #1 ranked artist on Reverbnation locally in the Oakland area as well as regionally in the Northern California area, and in October of 2016 he was placed on Reverbnation's "Crowd Picks" list as a featured artist. Jthurston's latest album "All I Want is Everything" was released on July 1st, 2017.
Ramuun - "California Dream" (feat. T3RU)
RAMUUN, a musical duo with unique Hip Hop/fusion power from the future, consists of Luna Zaka and Narayan from Zion. Their story unfolds like a super hero graphic novel epic; each step of their life long journey into musical harmonyis laden with sonic synchronistic gems. Renowned music producer/artist Jackson Whalan says. “RAMUUN is the next woman-and-man music duo to be discovered, and it’s going to be massive. Here we have Lithuanian vocalist/composer/writer/pianist Luna Zaka, and the uber-funky Californian producer, MC, and visual artist, Narayan from Zion, currently based in Sonoma County, CA.”
RAMUUN is currently putting the finishing touches on Verbal Hypnosis, their first video and album. After over a year and a half in the studio with more than 20 songs in the making, they have created a very unique and definitive style both in music and branding. Their new 12 song album is paradigm shifting. Producer/artist Whalen goes on to say, “Sonically, just imagine if Die Antwoord was from California and was stirred into a cauldron with Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Norah Jones, with seasonings of a unique stand-out rap-voice, as recognizable as Cypress Hill, The Beastie Boys, or other such legends whose voices can be clearly distinguished. And yet, these references do no justice in describing how RAMUUN actually sounds. You just have to listen. It’s like what you might hear on another planet.”
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RAMUUN - “California Dream (Feat. T3RU)”
Release Date: May 12th, 2017
Private Link: https://soundcloud.com/ramuun/california-dream/s-QELfY
The “American Dream” Didn’t Pan Out? Try “California Dream (Feat. T3RU)”:
RAMUUN Emerges Strong with a Bouncy West Coast Anthem for Your Summer
RAMUUN is the next woman-and-man music duo to be discovered, and it’s going to be massive. Here we have Lithuanian vocalist and musician Luna Zaka, and the uber-funky Californian producer, mc, and visual artist, Narayan from Zion, currently based in Sonoma County, CA. More than a collaboration, the connection is a union of love. Sonically, just imagine if Die Antwoord was from California and was stirred into a cauldron with Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Norah Jones, with seasonings of a unique stand-out rap-voice, as recognizable as Cypress Hill, The Beastie Boys, or other such legends whose voices can be clearly distinguished. And yet, these references do no justice in describing how RAMUUN actually sounds. It’s like what you might hear on another planet. Somehow those futuristic frequencies were able to be transported down to Earth, and translated into a Hip-Hop/Fusion with electronic and bass music for people to comprehend. There is a depth of ideas for the mind and an equal amount feelings for the body. There is an overall “vibe” to their sound, with all the moving parts creating a larger feeling, adding up to an unmistakeable brand with potential to grow. Having already dropped their first single, the profound and perhaps tear-jerking“Tibetan Flags” , there is a momentum building for their project as we move into the summer. RAMUUN will release their debut album Verbal Hypnosis in July (2017), with multiple singles and a music video leading up to the full album release.
“California Dream (Feat. T3RU)” is, no doubt, the cannabis anthem of the zeitgeist. The song is ready to make history on music festival sound systems up and down the gold coast, or perhaps through the airwaves on the radio that sits at the trim-table at your buddy’s grow spot in Humboldt County. 808-driven, even a bit weird and ominous, with a charming flute one-shot, and odd syncopations of beat-box, the production is a danceable canvas for Luna Zaka’s freaky-wild singing. As Narayan and his 19 year old “spirit son” T3RU drop relentless rhymes about positive West Coast living, the listener's’ imagination gets rolled up and lit. It’s all in there: the traveling, the diverse landscapes, the natural beauty, the prosperity, the spirituality, the “trim scene”, going back to the nugs, the modern day gold rush in California. The hook is about the togetherness and celebration of a culture that is a summation all these things. “Everybody came to live…”, likening the pilgrimage of to CA to that of the 19th century immigration into America.
As the seeds sprout, and the plants begin to grow, take a moment to peep the psychedelically ceremonial Bonnie and Clyde that is RAMUUN!
Stay in touch with RAMUUN:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ramuun
Website: http://www.ramuun.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Ramuun-314108989007310/
Instagram: @ramuunmusic
Twitter: @ramuunmusic
Brooks Brown - "No Service" (feat. Truitt)
Brooks Brown
- #19 on Spotify US Viral 50 with "AM (feat. Matt Kali)"
- Featured on Sia / Kiesza's "Hooked On Electronics" playlist
- Shared the stage with Galantis, Walk The Moon, Gazzo, and more
Truitt
- Featured on H&M + Zara's in-store playlists
- 1m aggregate Spotify streams to date