Interview: Los Angeles Based Artist Adonis Faison Talks About His New Project "The Red Eye"
Big shout out to Los Angeles based artist Adonis Faison who connected with DCWS for an exclusive interview to discuss his newly released project “The Red Eye”, and much more.
“Maryland will forever be my home but LA is the land of opportunity and you know opportunities won’t just fall in your lap, so I just took that leap of faith.”
Congratulations on the completion and release of your new project "The Red Eye"; tell us about your creative process for its seven songs, and who produced it.
The creative process behind the project was a long stressful one; it actually took me a year to put this project together. I was dealing with a horrible writers block and relationship issues, so there wasn't any kind of inspiration. So I went to LA to visit to take a mental break and clear my head and when I came back home the creativeness was just pouring.
Shoutout to Benji Yang, Flavrboy, and Nathan Spieser for producing the project. Their beats really helped the process as well; they had that perfect sound that I was looking for.
Can you tell us what "The Red Eye", the project's title, represents, and would you say that it has an overall theme or concept?
I could say that the theme is very versatile, like if you in ya feelings on a late night drive, TheRedEye got you. You just wanna chill and relax with a good vibe, TheRedEye got u. You feeling yourself very confident, TheRedEye got you. So TheRedEye is basically a mood, a vibe.
Also, I wrote a majority of the songs on Red Eye flights, so it all just came together lol.
What prompted your move from Maryland to Los Angeles, and how has it impacted you as a music creator in regards to songwriting?
Ahh man Maryland will forever be my home but LA is the land of opportunity and you know opportunities won't just fall in your lap, so I just took that leap of faith.
As far as songwriting goes, it's so much inspiration here that my day to day life at this point I can make song from. I'm used to just hearing a beat and would just freestyle the song and up until now ot worked, but I feel like writing has taken me to a whole different level.
Do you plan to shoot a music video for "Medusa", or any of the other six songs on "The Red Eye"?
As we speak, I actually am in the process of shooting a video for “Medusa” which should be dropping in Oct. The songs “Mike Lowry”, “For Me”, and “Yea Yea” will also have videos coming soon so be on the lookout.
With "The Red Eye" now released, what are some of your goals musically for the remainder of 2022?
Some of my goals would be booking performances and growing my fan base.
And networking with other upcoming artist and potentially rubbing shoulders with some major ones.
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Danish Rock Band Vinyl Floor Unveils Their Fifth Album "Funhouse Mirror"
With the “Funhouse Mirror” album, @vinylfloorband has opted for a warm, vintage sound with a clear and nuanced modern production of songs with a strong emphasis on melody and lyrics. Listen to this great new release now.
‘Funhouse Mirror’, the fifth full length album release by Danish rock band Vinyl Floor (formed in 2007), sees the band returning to the experimental and symphonic expression as found on the earlier albums ‘Peninsula’ (2012) and ‘Vaudeville’ (2014). The band, together with the Swedish producer Emil Isaksson, recorded the basic tracks live at Studio Möllan in Malmö, Sweden during the summer of 2021 and did all the overdubbing and vocals at their own studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The album was mixed at Studio Möllan during the final months of 2021 and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, Nashville, USA in early 2022.
With this album, Vinyl Floor has opted for a warm, vintage sound with a clear and nuanced modern production of songs with a strong emphasis on melody and lyrics. The 10 songs featured here were all written by Daniel Pedersen & Thomas Charlie Pedersen and the two brothers share the lead vocal duties equally.
The band handled most instruments themselves but invited three additional musicians to play on several tracks - adding different flavors and colors to the songs. The Swedish multi-instrumentalist Bebe Risenfors contributed a selection of horns, percussion and organ to most of the album. Bebe Risenfors has previously played with Tom Waits and his work is featured on the Tom Waits albums ‘Alice’, ‘Blood Money’ and ‘Orphans’. Bebe Risenfors has also worked with Elvis Costello.
Bob Dylan’s former bandleader and bass player, the New York native Rob Stoner, is featured here playing bass on 3 songs. Rob Stoner has played with diverse acts such as Joni Mitchell, Chuck Berry, Don McLean, Link Wray, Ringo Starr, Bruce Springsteen and many more. Finally, the Danish violin player Christian Ellegaard, who is a member of the national Danish symphony orchestra, recorded strings for 2 songs.
Lyrically, the songs touch on different themes and aspects surrounding the state of the world today and most lyrics were written during lockdown.
Stream "The Red Eye", the Newly Released Project by Adonis Faison
Los Angeles based artist/producer Adonis Faison just unveiled his 7-track project entitled “The Red Eye”; check out this DOPE release right now.
Los Angeles based Adonis Faison is a fused rapper/singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Calvert County, Maryland who brings so much versatility to the table with catchy melodies that are guaranteed to get stuck in your head, along with his mixed upbeat/metaphorical rap style. His music is influenced by Kazi, Tobi Lou, Blxst, and Bryson Tiller just to name a few.
Adonis recently unveiled his project “The Red Eye”, which was a long difficult road from writing his songs on planes going back in forth from LA to MD, as well as recording sessions till 3 or 4 am. Along with dealing with personal issues, you could tell it was a rough one. Withstanding all those distractions and obstructions, the 7-track “The Red Eye” was completed, and is backed by the single “Medusa”.
Singer-Songwriter Jessie Reyez Drops Her Brand New Album "YESSIE"
Multi-Platinum, multiple award-winning, celebrated truth speaking, multi-hyphenate - recording artist, songwriter, and electric live performer @JessieReyez is back with her sophomore album “YESSIE”.
Multi-Platinum, multiple award-winning, celebrated truth speaking, multi-hyphenate - recording artist, songwriter, and electric live performer Jessie Reyez is back with her sophomore album YESSIE via FMLY / Island Records. Across 11 tracks, Jessie chronicles the journey and range of emotions from love and loss to healing, closure and happiness. The title – her own familial nickname – gives fans a glimpse of the intimacy on this project. Unofficially christened that name at a very young age, the album balances a world of weariness with the clear-eyed truth telling that many abandon after childhood.
YESSIE only boasts one feature from 6LACK, allowing Reyez to remain the standout on this album. This duo is no stranger to collaborations having put out “Imported” from her 2020 debut Before Love Came To Kill Us leading to a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Jessie performed the album's first single “Mutual Friend” and announced it earlier this summer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Today she shares a VEVO Sessions performance for the album’s focus track “ONLY ONE” - watch here. Jessie also announced a 2022 world tour that starts October 13 and spans across US, UK, and EU with 8 cities already sold out. Dates and information here.
Jessie’s debut Before Love Came To Kill Us charted Top 5 on Billboard’s R&B Album Chart and amassed over 1.2B global streams. She received high praise from The NY Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Variety, and more, and performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Seth Meyers, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Earlier this year she performed at Coachella and opened on Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever world tour.
Born in Toronto, Canada to Colombian immigrants, Jessie was raised between worlds. Linguistically and culturally fluid, Jessie has always had music as a universal grounding point. Taught guitar by her father at a young age - Jessie would explore various means of expression from instruments to voice to dance. In a banner career thus far, Jessie released two critically acclaimed EPs, Kiddo & Being Human In Public, has been nominated for a Grammy award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for her sophomore EP, won 4 Juno Awards for R&B/Soul Recording of The Year, Best Video, and Best New Artist, earned the title of Top Female Debut Album and Top R&B Album of 2020 for her debut album, and made a cameo in Beyonce’s Black is King visual album.
Listen to Jessie’s new album “YESSIE” right now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with her on social media.
NYC's Iceblynk Announce Self-Titled Debut EP and Share Lead Single "Tragic"
Queens, NY-based trio, Iceblynk, announce their debut, self-titled EP will be released on October 21, 2022 via A Secret Brand. To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared their lead single “Tragic.”
Queens, NY-based trio, Iceblynk, announce their debut, self-titled EP will be released on October 21, 2022 via A Secret Brand. To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared their lead single “Tragic.” “Tragic” is a nostalgic indie-pop tune that expertly showcases singer Andrea Lynn’s cheery vocals as well as the instrumental prowess of Martin and James Newman.
“The EP is titled ‘Iceblynk,’” shares co-founder Martin Newman. “It’s our introduction to the world and represents who we are in the present and hints to where we’re headed in the future and what to expect from our full-length next year. It’s also an introduction to the name change.”
“We chose to release ‘Tragic’ as the introduction to our EP as its driving force and evolving richness of tightly interwoven guitars lock in the listener from the start,” adds vocalist Andrea Lynn. “While the vocal melody has a light and bright feel, the lyrics hint at a growing sense of despair/dissolution, creating a playful dissonance.”
“Production-wise, ‘Tragic’ began as a clean, jangly-pop song with a slightly quirky chord progression,” Newman continues. “But as the recording process went on and our pandemic spending increased, we added Gamechanger’s Bigsby pedal and Mastro Valvola’s Lysergic Energy Module to the mix, and the guitars warped into something more along the lines of My Bloody Valentine crossed with Emma from Lush, which gave the song more of its edge and dreamy textures. By chance theremin extraordinaire Pamelia Stickney happened to be in town while we were recording, so to break up the onslaught of guitars, we had her lay down a solo during the bridge.”
Goldpark Announce New EP Out October 21st and Release New Single “Summer In My Head”
Indie-rock trio Goldpark are announcing their sophomore EP, “Goldpark Two”, out October 21st on Hazel Street Records. Alongside the announcement, Goldpark are also presenting the final pre-release single, “Summer In My Head.”
Indie-rock trio Goldpark — the project of Nashville-based musicians Wes Hunter (vocals), Andrew Smith (guitar) and Kyle Neblett (drums) — are announcing their sophomore EP, “Goldpark Two”, out October 21st on Hazel Street Records. Alongside the announcement, Goldpark are also presenting the final pre-release single, “Summer In My Head,” a glistening, feel-good track about being young and reflecting on all the moments that have made up your life so far.
Goldpark Two is the much-anticipated follow up to the band’s debut EP, “Goldpark One”, which was released in 2021 on Hazel Street Records. For Goldpark Two, the band honed in on their energetic rock sensibilities with the help of producer Jeremy Lutito (Ingrid Michaelson, Colony House, Joy Oladokun). The result is a project that feels confident, inspired and panoramic. After over a year of consistent touring, it’s clear that the trio have found their identity as a band.
In a statement about the EP, Goldpark write: “This EP is special for so many reasons. We had the right songs, the right producer (Jeremy Lutito), and the right spirit. This body of work is the best representation of who we are and where we are going. We hope this EP makes people smile.”
Listen to “Summer In My Head” now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Goldpark on their social media. Most importantly, be ready for “Goldpark Two” to be released on October 21st.
Ghanaian-Canadian RnB Artist Kofi Releases His "On Me" Remix EP
Rising R&B artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist @jmgkofi has released a remix EP for his song, "On Me." The Ghanaian-Canadian talent aligned with some of his favorite Afrocentric producers for a collection of tracks reimagining the buzzy single from his latest album, “Why Not”.
Rising R&B artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kofi has released a remix EP for his song, "On Me." The Ghanaian-Canadian talent aligned with some of his favorite Afrocentric producers for a collection of tracks reimagining the buzzy single from his latest album, Why Not, which dropped May 21, 2022 via Red Bull Records.
The EP features four new remixes of the Afrobeats-inspired original, including a track with Afrojack protégé DISTO, a two-step into retrofuturism with SORENA, and an AmaPiano mix with multi-platinum South African producer Yumbs. For the fourth remix, Kofi tapped Nigerian super-producer KDDO, who helped usher in the international breakthrough of Afrobeats with Davido's hit single "Fall." The jazzy mix also features a fiery verse from Nigerian rapper/singer Peruzzi.
In early September, Kofi will head to Africa to perform the KDDO and Peruzzi remix live in Lagos at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria National Finals. Following the release of the remixes, Kofi will start rolling out new music from his forthcoming EP, fans can keep their ears out for a single in late September.
Listen to the EP now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Kofi on his social media.
LA-Based Songwriter Cimo Fränkel Releases the Deluxe Edition of His Debut Self-Titled Album
LA-based platinum-certified songwriter Cimo Fränkel has released the deluxe edition of his debut self-titled album, “Cimo Fränkel”. The album includes his emotive live cover of Cam’s hit single ‘Burning House’.
LA-based platinum-certified songwriter Cimo Fränkel has released the deluxe edition of his debut self-titled album, Cimo Fränkel, via Cimo Fränkel / AWAL. The album includes his emotive live cover of Cam’s hit single ‘Burning House’. Cimo Fränkel finds himself among the stars, having collaborated and toured with Armin van Buuren on their song ‘Strong Ones’, reaching #37 on Billboard Charts. He has also helped create several global hits, including the Multi-Platinum single ‘Sex’ by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam, which has been streamed globally over 1 Billion times.
Cimo has received support from well-known industry publications Notion Magazine, iHeart, Medium.com/ Authority Magazine, EDM.com, CLASH Magazine, Your EDM, and Dancing Astronaut to name a few, and has been aired by none other than BBC Radio London’s Judi Love, contributing to his stream count of just over 2 billion worldwide. The songwriter has won a Buma National Award for the Double Platinum release ‘Mooie Dag’ (‘Beautiful Day’) with Jayh Jawson. Additionally, Cimo Fränkel co-wrote Hardwell’s track ‘How You Love Me’ featuring Snoop Dogg and Conor Maynard. Other favourites include Yellow Claw’s ‘Shotgun’, R3HAB & A Touch of Class’s song ‘All Around The World (LaLaLa)’.
Cimo Fränkel was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He grew up around his father who was a funk musician who would invite Cimo to join him in the studio and enlightened him on the DIY ethos of funk culture. At the age of fifteen, Cimo would explore music production and collaborate with other young and passionate Dutch musicians. The musician has cited the works of Michael Jackson and Huey Lewis as highly inspirational to the artist he is today. This latest collaboration draws strong comparisons with The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Frank Ocean and Tate McRae.
Swooning with soul, the deluxe edition of Cimo’ Fränkel’s self-titled debut album brings listeners several previously unheard remixes, acoustic versions, and more. While the original project brims with alt-pop goodness, the new edition exposes Cimo’s vulnerable side. Up close and personal, we are invited to his world and introduced to a blend of confessional lyricism and intimate instrumentation.
Cimo Fränkel shares how the album came together: “This album is special to me because it wasn’t written and produced in one place. I traveled the world during that time which makes it feel like an adventure. I had to open the album with a song I wrote and recorded with my father because he is one of the main reasons I am in music in the first place.”
Listen to the deluxe edition of “Cimo Fränkel” now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Cimo on his website and social media.
Review: "Chapel Ceilings" EP by Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the God
“Chapel Ceilings” shows a wide range of Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god’s ability to tie together a whole plethora of emotions, from outright fire to quiet contemplative moments. Check out our in-depth review of this DOPE EP now.
Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god spit incredibly wild bars on the DOPE collaborative project “Chapel Ceilings”. Already sounding downright classic with the clever deep-cut sampling, the flows on here are fantastic. The lyricism has a tremendous wit behind it, one that informs the entirety of the journey.
Here, Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god forgo the contemporary trends to come up with something a lot more classic. Elegant, stately, the presence on here reveals a series of rappers that run through creating a completely engrossing universe one entirety of their own creation.
Their ability to blend the highbrow and lowbrow gives them a literary bent. Nods to great storytellers like Biggie Smalls certainly appear over the course of the journey. Everything about it feels fully lived in and raw. An intimacy is introduced over the entirety of the EP, one that seems almost uncomfortably close at times. Part of this is due to their delivery style – quiet, subdued, yet absolutely nimbly running through the verses.
For the rest of the sound, Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god incorporate a noir-jazz setting, that at times brings to mind the well-listened ears of MF Doom. Yet, for all of these reference points, theirs is a sound that does essentially feel so completely unique compared to a lot of hip-hop out there today.
“Super Lemon Row Boat” starts things up with an easy listening clip before the lyricism proves to be a compelling counterpoint. A confrontational spirit bursts onto the scene with “Been Nuts”, Yung Next and JubElectron, for he commands the mic. Much dreamier with its attitude, “See the Stars” embraces an ethereal quality with the song simply floating on into the infinite. Drums have a dusty flavor on the nimbleness of “Sam Porter Bridges”, with Yung Next.
The highlight serves as the title track “Chapel Ceilings”, featuring Sayzee. Starkly real, the song’s darkness and meditative quality feels harrowing. Like a track melting away “Double Barrel” seems to be transmitted from a whole other world. On “The Golden Ratio”, with DJ K-Flip, they end things on a triumphant note.
“Chapel Ceilings” shows a wide range of Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god’s ability to tie together a whole plethora of emotions, from outright fire to quiet contemplative moments.
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Tracklib Increases Producer’s Access to Real, Original Music, Delivering 5X the Value of its Current Subscriptions
With 5 times more downloads, Tracklib’s subscription plans now grant producers access to more tracks, as compared to Tracklib’s previous subscription tiers.
With 5 times more downloads, Tracklib’s subscription plans now grant producers access to more tracks, as compared to Tracklib’s previous subscription tiers.
Tracklib is the only online service available for artists and producers to automatically sample and legally clear real, original music that is accessible to every music creator. Tracklib levels the playing field with affordable options, so anyone can mix like the top producers, and have tools to help them do so.
Tracklib has now improved its subscription model, adding additional track allowances to each tier, without increasing the cost of any level. Plans still begin at $5.99 per month, but now at the the most affordable Essential tier, producers receive 25 track downloads instead of the previous 5 tracks. Their other subscription tiers reflect similar changes, offering more tracks to enable creativity and inspiration in producers worldwide.
Subscribers have access to an impressive catalog of 100,000+ previously released songs and multitracks from amazing labels, artists and publishers such as Bob James, Isaac Hayes, Bandai Namco, Karen Records, Luaka Bop, Sun Records, Acid Jazz, Habibi Funk / Jakarta Records, and Tru Thoughts, who join many more on tracklib.com. Artists including Kendrick Lamar, IDK, KAYTRANADA, Felix Jaehn and many others have released new music with samples from Tracklib, in recent months.
“To the benefit of all the producers and artists that use Tracklib, and all the labels and publishers that supply music to our catalog, we decided to look further into how the model could be improved,” says Pär Almqvist, Co-Founder & CCO at Tracklib. “With more tracks at their fingertips, producers can dive broader and deeper into music discovery.”
“Tracklib has become the go-to service for sampling producers and artists – both upcoming and established,” adds Almqvist. “This upgrade will only prompt more creativity and inspiration, and we’re excited to be a part of that.”
About Tracklib
Tracklib is the world’s first and only digital service for clearing samples, finally solving a huge problem in the music industry and leveling the playing field by making sample clearance accessible and affordable. Their catalog consists of over 100k all-original recordings from over 400 record labels and publishers around the world. The catalog includes everything from Bob James and Isaac Hayes to Mozart. Samples from Tracklib have been used in major songs from artists like J. Cole, Phantogram, Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Wayne, DJ Khaled and BROCKHAMPTON.
Tel Aviv Hip-Hop Artist Benjamin Elias Debuts His Concept Album "Prana"
Tel-Aviv based hip-hop artist, Benjamin Elias' goes beyond boundaries in his highly-anticipated concept album, “Prana” - out now.
Tel-Aviv based hip-hop artist, Benjamin Elias' goes beyond boundaries in his highly-anticipated concept album, “Prana” - out now.
Featuring artists, TraVoYn, Tony Millions, Guyku, and Soul Special (who is credited as a producer on all seven of the album's songs), Prana taps into the creative flow state as Benjamin wrote the album during a one week creative binge, telling the story of what it feels like to truly live in the now.
Deeply tied to his yoga practice, the album is supported with short, lyrical breakdown visuals (Genius style) alongside some videos explaining how falling in love with yoga inspired him to discover to explore new subject matter in his music and will include a Yoga teacher demonstrating and explaining some positions: exposing the listener to the yogic concept of "Prana".
Swoosh God Releases His New EP "Echo Son" and New Video “Do Ya Sh#t"
Valley Stream, NY based rap artist @SwooshGod returns with his new EP, “Echo Son”, and a new video for “Do Ya Sh#t.” Check out both now!
Swoosh God (AKA “Swoosh Jesus”) is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Valley Stream, NY. A cultural shapeshifter and iconic tastemaker, Swoosh originally made waves during the “Soundcloud Rap” era, and created a virtual cult following before he was discovered by Playboy Carti; who inked Swoosh God to his label imprint at Interscope Records.
After departing his deal with Carti, Swoosh got back on his independent grind and continued to release the music that displays why he was so heavily sought after and labeled a future star; including collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, Matt Ox, placement on the NBA2K Soundtrack and an appearance (“Swoosh Me Up!”) on A$AP Rocky’s AWGE DVD release.
Now, with major ties to the A$AP Mob & AWGE, Swoosh God returns with his new EP, Echo Son, and a new video for “Do Ya Sh#t.” Check out both below and connect with Swoosh God on his social media.
Ezza of Choom Gang and Kadaj the god Drop Their Collaborative Album "Chapel Ceilings"
@ezza905 and Kadaj the god have created an epic reunion for the ages with “Chapel Ceilings”, an 11 track journey through the minds of two enlightened emcees with a synergetic chemistry that did not miss a step after nearly 10 years of separation. Check out this DOPE album now!
As classic east coast underground hip hop experiences a triumphant renaissance in this post-pandemic era of rap, emcees from Buffalo, NY have been major torch-bearers for the style’s new-age resurrection.
Now, out of the surrounding Niagara area come two rappers who originally linked up across borders in 2009 under the guidance of the late creative pioneer chuck Nyndees. Around the time of chuck’s passing, Kadaj the god (originally from St Catharine’s, ON) would relocate to North Carolina for a nearly decade-long hiatus while Ezza of Choom Gang held things down in their mutual birth town in Southern Ontario.
In 2022, the two have created an epic reunion for the ages with “Chapel Ceilings”, an 11 track journey through the minds of two enlightened emcees with a synergetic chemistry that did not miss a step after nearly 10 years of separation. The album, which is an absolute treat for any fan of the art form, was just released alongside their debut video “Sam Porter Bridges”.
Check out the visual below, as well as the “Chapel Ceilings” album, below, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Ezza of Choom Gang on his social media. Also, be on the lookout for our in-depth review of “Chapel Ceilings” coming soon.
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Toronto Rapper Nue Releases His Brand New Album "PLAYGROUND"
Having always felt an attraction to the future and experimenting with industrial sounds in rap, Toronto’s Nue takes a step back on “PLAYGROUND” to do something more traditional with rock sounds. Displayed in the cover art is a child in a sandbox in an abandoned city to parallel u met me at a strange time's artwork of the city burning.
You could say that Toronto rapper and singer Nue has an underground sensibility with global accessibility. He's smashing up parameters, but writing some of the catchiest songs you will hear this year. "It's exciting to be putting out music because I went in a whole direction I'd never gone in before," Nue says. "It was a process that I started during COVID, where I thought I had to have different sounding music. My producer Modmaxx sent me some real guitar loops and I made a song that didn't have drums on it, more of a punk vibe. It was out of my pocket from what I usually do and spurred the whole project."
That song, the electro-chaotic rock-rap plea "Wallflower," serves as the latest single from Nue's full-length PLAYGROUND album. "Wallflower" hears Nue express things in a certain way that was new to him, having never made any form of rock music or alternative – whatever you want to call it.
Watch the music video for “Wallflower” below, check out “PLAYGROUND” on your preferred music service and connect with Nue on his social media.
Jessie Reyez Debuts Her New Single/Video “Mutual Friend” and Announces Upcoming Album "Yessie!"
Grammy-nominated, 4x Juno-winning, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez announces her upcoming sophomore album, “Yessie”, and has unveiled her new single/video “Mutual Friend”.
Grammy-nominated, 4x Juno-winning, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez announces her upcoming sophomore album, Yessie, coming soon via FMLY / Island Records. In anticipation of Yessie – her first album in nearly two years - Jessie has released a brand new track, "Mutual Friend," proving yet again she is an unstoppable force. Yessie picks up where her 2020 debut studio album Before Love Came To Kill Us left off - a highly anticipated release from a now unforgettable era. Her writing on the new album captures the human experience in a way that is at once unique and relatable.
Jessie took the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Stage last week with a show stopping performance of “Mutual Friend.” On the record, Jessie clears the air to an ex lover and releases any lingering emotion she carries while declaring her independence – shown as scenes of beautiful rage, dying flowers symbolic of the relationship, and fluid dancing in the music video directed by Peter Huang.
After releasing two critically acclaimed EPs, Kiddo & Being Human In Public, Jessie released Before Love Came To Kill Us in March of 2020. Against unenviable odds, the album charted Top 5 on Billboard’s R&B Album Chart, amassed over 1.2 billion global streams, and earned the title of Top Female Debut Album and Top R&B Album of 2020 - cementing Reyez as a worldwide phenomenon. Last week’s Jimmy Kimmel performance is Jessie’s second on that show in two years and follows a string of late night appearances including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night With Seth Meyers, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. She made live appearances at 2021 Lollapalooza, 2022 Coachella and just opened on Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever world tour. Earlier this summer, Jessie shared her first preview track “Fraud,” which is at 5.6M streams to date and garnered attention from MTV, Hypebae, and Rolling Stone.
Watch the performance and “Mutual Friend” video and stay tuned for more to come soon.
Exciting German/Swedish Teenage Siblings HAVET Release Their 5-Track Debut EP “Mamas Lullaby”
Exciting German/Swedish teenage siblings HAVET have released their 5-track debut EP “Mamas Lullaby”. The record features recent uploads “Child”, “Toxic” and their latest single also out now, called “Mamas Lullaby”.
Exciting German/Swedish teenage siblings HAVET have released their 5-track debut EP “Mamas Lullaby”. The band comprises of sisters Josy (17) and Mimi (19.) The record features recent uploads “Child” & “Toxic” and their latest single also out now, called “Mamas Lullaby”.
The title track “Mamas Lullaby” grapples with the feelings of needing help and feeling alone, head-on. It’s rich in warming production and lyrically emotive like in all their releases to date,
With this debut EP fans will find familiarity in their debut track “Child” featuring on the tracklist along with this upload along with three new, unheard tracks. The EP promises to feel both nostalgic yet contemporary, exploring themes of youth, and coping with what the world throws at you whilst also being songs that’ll make you want to dance. The tracklist & EP artwork are listed below.
Listen to “Mamas Lullaby” right now, and connect with HAVET on their IG.
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