“I was hooked the first sec. Aside from the vocals the song has a meaning. What is L.O.V.E?
KB Mike explains how love conquers all. Some people hold on to hurt and can not fully understand love. He breaks down its the small yet big things that proves someone loves you. You can not feel your best but real love shows up and shows out. Is L.O.V.E real? Is L.O.V.E complicate? What is L.O.V.E? ”
Merlaku Ra is a multi-talented artist, producer, songwriter, and rapper. Born in Atlanta, raised predominantly in South Carolina, now in Los Angeles. He has been singing his whole life as he was raised apart of a church choir. He wrote his first song at 13 years old. He has always explored his love for Hip-hop , Blues, Gospel & Trap given his deep southern roots.
“Do you believe in heaven? Delivered in a deep undertone Merlaku reveals to us the dynamics of his vocals in this poetic yet emotional track. “Heaven” is about going beyond the clouds and spiritual energy. ”
“April Jai has created a track that is the perfect response to that ex who comes sniffing around trying to hook back up. A smooth easy groove with one foot in in a Retro R&B groove and the other in contemporary Pop. The result is an Adult Contemporary singer/songwriter type of track with emotional depth and meaning for everyone that has had to navigate the past and present at the same time.”
“This track is short, though it is longer than the ‘One Minute’ of its title. Hauskey utilizes a catchy hook and a nice groove to quickly make his statement about the fakeness of many people upon first meeting them.
These so-called ‘new friends’ are quick to make promises they will never deliver upon, and this energetic ode calls bullshit in a most delightful way. ”
“Tyra Jutai knows how to tell a story, and tell it well. Here that story comes in the form of an Electro Pop Murder Ballad and beyond the strong storytelling and sultry emotive delivery is an eerie delivery that conjured strong thoughts of Amy Winehouse for me.
The track is bold and in your face both musically and visually with the delightfully sinister imagery of the video.”
Life can be full of ups and downs. No matter the downs if you have that special someone it gets better and better. David Davis’s new single 'Better With You' is an energetic track that leaves you optimistic of what is to come. The chorus background electrifies the song and his energetic tone.
“From the very first word, Chris Murphy demands you listen to what he has to say on ‘Mr. Mister.’
Bluesy and direct, the vibe here is haunting and dark and oh-so-honest. Self-doubt can be a killer, but we all take those deep dives in sometimes. A track like this can make it easier by allowing us to see into the mind of another and realize we are all traveling the same rocky roads.”
“A year has past but the hurt, trauma, healing and fight still exists. 912Keem releases their new song Long Live Abe. What started out as was walk/run through the city lead to a violent ending. 912Keem not only walks us through their view but they musically connect us to their emotional feelings. A lot of weight is carried but no one ever sees the scars. ”
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“Sometimes you have to allow yourself to relax and feel the melody. Rinse,Repeat, Regress is self care delivered in a song. It speaks on opening yourself to others once you learn to love yourself first. Justy is a poetic artist with a poignant piece of advice “When I love myself again, I could love again.””
Rinse, Repeat, Regress touches on falling in love with one's self and the routine of practicing self love while accepting loss. Engineered by: Ryan Pearson Written by: Shantel Justina Rowe Produced by: Pieper Beats
“It’s Black History Month and Ashleigh Bankx highlights black love. Ashleigh Bankx delivers artistry in a poetic visual for her new single ‘Angel’. She highlights black love and the essence of being there for someone.
Ashleigh says: “‘Angel’ is about self-liberation, understanding and valuing yourself through past experiences with relationships and society. The song is about black love and centers around the concept of self-love, self-confidence, self-pride and the unity of and journey between two lovers.”
"Angel" is a sultry, impassioned Black love song that arrives with accompanying visuals to set the tone for Valentine's Day and anyone that's experienced the...
“With a hint of Blues and a whole lot of soul, Dominique Fils-Aimé definitely has her ‘Mind Made Up,’ and after you listen to this talented vocalists your mind will be made up as well.
This affirmative build and progression simply sweeps up the musical soul and carries it forward along with the track making it impossible not to close your eyes and lose yourself in the music for a few minutes.”
“A soulful groove that takes you on the same emotional ride the mind goes on when waiting for and hoping for that nevermind call of forgiveness after things go south with someone. The tempo and progression sort of swim along in a sea of murky water, just as out brains do in such a situation giving it the perfect vibe and feel for such a track. ”
“Osé’s new single ‘Do No More’ is about being in love but running to the end of the emotional tunnel. As the instruments are played in the background she takes her time to deliver an emotional yet contemporary R&B song. This song is about trust, lies, and feelings.”
“D’Rock delivers his new intensifying single “Don’t Wanna Talk”. The visual for this hot Spanglish R&B song focuses on a man who comes home just to find his girl cheating with another girl. In the midst of the hurt he sits and reflects because there isn’t no going back from the image of her and her. His interchangeable vocals from English to Spanish makes this song sexy despite the disloyalty. ”
“The art of building an arc with song placement and progression over an entire album or EP is almost a lost art in today’s world of streaming singles, but Khamari has put together a true vibe with the way his EP was built.
’Demons’ is a great track all on its own, so you can listen and appreciate the single’s merits, but for the full effect, take a dive into the entire project.”
“What do you get when New York and Pennsylvania hit the studio together?
Infectious lyrics and a beat that prepares you for a hit ‘4RealTho’. Day Lee’s new single is full of energy from a vintage perspective. With PnB Rock vocals accompanying the sound the two are seen hitting the streets and jamming to the beat.”
“There are a lot of pissed-off angry voices out there and everyone of them brings merit, though Conor Michael Smith brings a passion and ernest that unexpectedly hits harder than most.
The emotions of the production behind him, especially that violin along with a hard hitting flow, really gripped me. Smith is part of a movement in this country that is demang change and this track is one of the anthems for that charge.”
“We may think we have all the moments in the world, but sometimes we wish there was two of us. Sometimes our heart goes different ways and timing is just bad. Singer Khamari released his final single, ‘Other Side’, off his debut EP. Accompanied by the soulful vocals of Jae Stephens this single is a vibe of memories we don’t want to let go. ”
Written by: Khamari Additional vocals by: Jae Stephens Produced by: Alex Delicata Co-Produced by: Trackside Additional Piano by: Jon-David Anderson Additional Guitar by: John Splithoff LYRICS: Heard you got somebody, got somebody new I got my girl back at home too But you’re still sending texts saying missing you At night you think of things that we used to do And I hate to admit it I been thinking too We should reconnect when you ready to But I ain’t trying to be the bad guy And you ain’t trying to be the bad guy So I’mma catch you on the other side Just hit me up and I’ll be down vibe Do all the things only I know you like Yeah I’mma catch you on the other side When you done playing you can hit my line Try to make up for all the wasted time I catch you on the other side, other side Catch you on the other side, other side We did it wrong, we could get it right, get it right On the other side Remember I was broke and working 9 to 5 Took a train down to meet you on west side Reminiscing, you been missing all them summer nights, ooh But I ain’t trying to be the bad guy And you ain’t trying to be the bad guy So I’mma catch you on the other side Just hit me up and I’ll be down to vibe Do all the things only I know you like Yeah I’mma catch you on the other side When you done playing you can hit my line Try to make up for all the wasted time I catch you on the other side, other side Catch you on the other side, other side We did it wrong, we could get it right, get it right On the other side I catch you on the other side, other side Catch you on the other side, other side Did it wrong, we could get it right, get it right On the other side
“With efforts to ban Tik Tok, songs like this are reminders why the app still lives. Tree Thomas is giving energy in the single Tick Tok. From dancing to cruising on set Tree ‘s new single is a beat that keeps playing in your head even when the song is over. There’s no pause in dancing whether at home, in the club or on Tik Tok.”
“Khamari perfectly captures that moment when you spot her, the one that you will do anything to spark a conversation with ... all in the hope that from there a relationship will bloom and blossom.
’That Girl’ has a definite Frank Ocean vibe to it and the track is one that just feels like the euphoric triumvirate of love, lust, and hope.”