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Gina Naomi Baez – Christmas Candlelight (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Gina Naomi Baez, Pop, Review (EN), Songwriter|

Gina Naomi Baez – Christmas Candlelight
(Spotify)

“Under this hard situation world lives now, what make us see forward is the hope and holidays as Christmas gives us this warmness. Same does here also Gina Naomi Baez with his new single - Christmas Candlelight, offering you a warm sound hug these days.”

-Nagamag.com

Gina Naomi Baez is an actress, singer/songwriter, YouTuber and influencer from New York City. With a flourishing acting career having landed roles in Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It, Orange is the New Black and numerous Off-Broadway and Regional theatrical productions, Baez has been a name on everyone's radar. However her love and passion for songwriting and music has always been the true driving force behind her creativity, with the artist using her platform to spread messages of positivity. Pushing boundaries and defying genres, Baez’s music beautifully blends pop, country and folk, creating a sound reminiscent of Sia meets Taylor Swift.

Her upcoming christmas song “Christmas Candlelight” is Baez’s way of offering some light during such dark and unprecedented times. The song is inspired by the beauty of simplicity, with Baez sharing, “The holidays might feel dark and cancelled in a sense this year, and I hope this song reminds others of the importance of the season and what truly matters most.” Through poetic, storytelling lyrics, sweeping, organic instrumentation and warming vocals, the comforting song is sure to bring christmas cheer to even the coldest of grinches.

Acting as a glimmer of hope, Baez dedicates the song for everyone who is struggling with the repercussions that 2020 has thrown at us - for those who have lost loved ones, lost jobs and lost a sense of purpose amid the uncertainty. “Christmas Candlelight” not only offers a shimmer of light, but also gets us into the holiday spirit

Baez has also seen great success with her YouTube channel which has built an impressive following. Her infamous "Lizzo's Truth Hurts x Hocus Pocus" parody music video went viral after LIZZO herself reposted it, as well as Bette Midler. The channel features creative, unique original music videos, covers and parodies of popular songs and has garnered worldwide recognition from the likes of PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, Access Hollywood, The Huffington Post, MTV, Perez Hilton, FOX, E! ONLINE, Ryan Seacrest, Yahoo News!, Stylist and much more! Propelling in all areas of the industry, Baez is clearly a force to be reckoned with.

https://www.ginanaomibaez.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GinaNaomiBaezFans
https://twitter.com/Gina_Naomi_Baez

Twitch 4EVA – Chaskele | Ground up Tv (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Afrobeats, Contemporary R&B, Indie R&B, Review (EN), Twitch 4EVA|

Twitch 4EVA – Chaskele | Ground up Tv
(Video)

“The groove here is so minimal but in a good, very smart way, becoming soon very addictive and leaving the right space of these spacious sensual vocals, why someone been angry with love? Twitch 4EVA explains…”

-Nagamag.com

Fresh on the back of the success of his recently released debut EP LOST, which has been garnering strong support and critical acclaim since its release, adding to the over 3 million plays already under his belt, and with his latest collaboration with revered UK producer Juls (Kojey Radical, GoldLink, Mr Eazi, Ms Banks) titled ‘Mmayewa’ starting to heat up with over 300,000 streams in two weeks, Ghanaian artist, songwriter and musician TWITCH 4EVA is excited to reveal the music video for one of the standout tracks from his EP titled ‘CHASKELE’.

Produced by East London musician Rayf (Kwollem, Kwesi Arthur, PBGR), ‘Chaskele’ sees Twitch 4EVA in fine form once again, as he brings his genre-bending ‘Coastal Music’ fusion sound, driven by his lush R&B, pop and afrobeats sensibilities, to the forefront. Twitch 4EVA’s excellent vocal prowess, captivating singing style and delivery, and honest songwriting, as can be heard throughout ‘Chaskele’, continues to set himself apart as one of the best new artists crossing over from West Africa into the global music landscape, and certainly one to watch for 2021.

The cinematic and emotive music video for ‘Chaskele’ sees Twitch 4EVA collaborating with burgeoning video director Andy Madjitey to offer a compelling tale of black love and heartbreak, driven by stunning cinematography and landscapes – from its veiled homage to Black Panther, to how the visuals beautifully capture the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the coastal city of Tema in Ghana, to the contrasting colours throughout the story, the ‘Chaskele’ visuals rely on symbolism to show us how love and relationships can be an emotional roller coaster.

Speaking about the inspiration for ‘Chaskele’, Twitch 4EVA says, “With this ‘Chaskele’ track, I wanted to be more open about my love life – I really loved this girl and thought it was true love, but apparently she was just in for fun. I was heartbroken, and for someone who finds it difficult to express his feelings, I really let out my emotions on this song. I kept asking myself when this pain in my heart would end and I believe this track was the only way I could describe my hurt since I couldn’t show it physically. It’s a piece of me and how I really felt at that time, because I was really in love with this person and never wanted to lose her, but it is what it is”.

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Khamari – Other Side (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Contemporary R&B, Indie R&B, Khamari, Pop, Review (EN)|

Khamari – Other Side
(Spotify)

“Khamari and Jae Stephens team up and deliver you a heartwarming R&B, called -Other Side-, the 5th track of Khamari's album -Eldorado-. Through a top notch production and soulful vocals making the right soundtrack for your night rides or night hugs ;) ”

-Nagamag.com

Other Side brings the narrative arc of Khamari’s debut project into its nostalgic post relationship state. The final single from his Eldorado EP reminisces back to how they were, how they felt, and leaves the door ajar in case it's worth revisiting. Over production from Alex Delicata and Trackside, counterbalanced with Jae Stephens’ vocal harmonies, he continues the intimately musical vibe of the project. As a body of work, the full sequence of songs illustrates the rise and fall of love, expectation, and fulfillment.

Khamari's career debuted with a trio of Spotify New Music Friday placements, including a #10 spot with his sophomore release The Heat. His editorial support rounded out as the cover artist for Spotify's Fresh Finds, and further playlisting on Apple Music FEELS, Amazon's The New Black and Breakthrough R&B, and as cover artist for Tidal's Pop:Rising. With over 4 million cumulative streams in his first 3 songs - including 500k in The Heat's first week on Spotify alone - Khamari's first chapter is off to a powerful start.

A multifaceted independent artist, songwriter, and producer, Khamari grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, MA. His first project wraps his powerfully earnest songwriting around contemporary sonics, with stellar production from Trackside throughout, as well as his own production. Skilled as a vocalist, pianist, and guitarist, Khamari's music is distilled from influences ranging as wide as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Sly Stone, to Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, and Mac Miller.

https://www.instagram.com/khamarimusic

Just Kiddin – When You Say It (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: EDM, Future House, Just Kiddin, Pop, Review (EN)|

Just Kiddin – When You Say It
(Video)

“Taking very serious how to please you with the right grooves and deep upbeat vocals, When You Say It from Just Kiddin will fix instantly your mood with its hookiest qualities.”

-Nagamag.com

Following 130 million global streams across two ‘Future Anthems’ on BBC Radio 1 and a ‘Future Star’ accolade from Annie Nightingale, the fast rising house producers Just Kiddin now drop new atmospheric vocal house single ‘When You Say It’.

London indie imprint, Perfect Havoc, is proud to welcome respected house music duo Just Kiddin to the label with their latest release ‘When You Say It’ – one of three tracks to be released on Perfect Havoc as part of a global single deal. The Leeds-based producers, Lewis Thompson and Laurie Revell, join Perfect Havoc as it aims to build on its high-profile success of its UK No.1 single with Joel Corry and MNEK ‘Head & Heart’ (released in partnership with Asylum/Warner) and the top 20 hit with PS1 ft Alex Hosking ‘Fake Friends’. Officially released on 6th November, the new Just Kiddin single is an atmospheric vocal house offering that shows off the studio prowess of this one-to-watch outfit. Stream / buy ‘When You Say It’ now across all platforms:

Just Kiddin first appeared on Perfect Havoc in February 2019 remixing Joel Corry’s ‘Fallen’, however the pair began to turn heads prior to this with their 2014 summer anthem ‘Thinking About It’ via Parlophone’s dance imprint, FFRR. It received over 50 plays across BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra and over 13 million streams online.

Since then, Just Kiddin have gone on to achieve over 130 million streams globally with singles ‘Hysteria’ and ‘Body Talk’ which were both selected as Future Anthems by Danny Howard and MistaJam on BBC Radio 1. Further tastemaker supporters include Annie Mac and Pete Tong, and Just Kiddin won a Future Star accolade from Annie Nightingale.

As with previous releases, the new single features the constituent parts that’ve seen the Just Kiddin sound grow in popularity but this time with added drive and dimension. ‘When You Say It’ is a vocal house track at its core with climatic build and drop, yet what it so standout is how the blissed and delicate vocal works in harmony with the expertly crafted driving bass line. Just Kiddin have more of this up their sleeve with Perfect Havoc with the second single slated for January 2021.

Before the pandemic, Just Kiddin began making waves behind the decks as an established live act following numerous appearances at Ibiza Rocks and festivals including Boardmasters, V Fest, Splash House, Electric Forest and Miami Music Week. The pair are itching to be back on the stage once again and are already cooking up plans for a live return in 2021.

‘When You Say It’ marks yet another standout release for Perfect Havoc. Its breaking talent roster includes Joel Corry, Tobtok, Karen Harding, PS1, The Aston Shuffle, Mahalo, Eat More Cake and Parx. The label has hit half a billion global streams, has three UK Top 10 singles, and it currently holds the record for the longest-running No.1 single in 2020 in the UK with Joel Corry & MNEK ‘Head & Heart’. The label A&R’s have an acute ear for both underground and mainstream hits, licensing to labels including Atlantic Records, Big Beat, Columbia Records, RCA, Ministry of Sound, Polydor, Toolroom, Thrive and Astralwerks.

https://www.instagram.com/wearejustkiddin/

Angelina Jordan – Million Miles (Official Lyric Video) (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Top Music Discoveries, Video|Tags: Angelina Jordan, Pop, Review (EN), Songwriter|

Angelina Jordan – Million Miles (Official Lyric Video)
(Video)

“With an elegant soulful vocal performance and soft melodic harmonies coming along, Million Miles from Angelina Jordan is one of the farthest music experiences you can now enjoy here with a click, beautiful song!”

-Nagamag.com

After billions of views and a series of monumental performances, 14-year-old Los Angeles-based, critically acclaimed vocalist, Angelina Jordan releases her official debut single “Million Miles” today.

Get it HERE via Republic Records. https://angelinajordan.lnk.to/MillionMilesPR

Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning production duo Stargate [Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Rihanna] and written by Angelina, the track highlights her expansive range above delicate piano. She immediately captivates with a jaw-dropping vocal performance well beyond her years and open-hearted lyrics.

“Million Miles” is about losing someone you really love,” she explains. “This song is very personal to me, because I had never felt the feeling of losing someone before I wrote this.”

“Million Miles” sets the stage for Angelina’s highly anticipated label debut. The young artist first skyrocketed to international fame when she won Norway’s Got Talent at 8-years-old. Labels and producers feverishly sought her out, but Angelina chose to take the time to find the right sound for her music and further hone her songwriting talent.

“I knew I wanted something bigger,” she admits. “I didn’t want to jump into it until I felt I was ready.”

Along the way, GRAMMY® Award-winning production duo Stargate [Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Rihanna] reached out to Angelina, and they initiated a fervent creative partnership together. She continued to write lyrics, compose on piano and guitar, and record. Catching the attention of Republic Records, she inked a deal with the label in 2020.

The breadth of Angelina’s soulful and deep alto vocal delivery showcases a rare class of musical aptitude that you would attribute to an old soul, and legendary talent, well beyond her years.

Angelina Jordan has all the makings of a breakthrough star and is one to watch.

A musical prodigy, Angelina Jordan sang for the first time at barely a year old, and she never stopped. The Los Angeles-based 14-year-old singer and songwriter amplified her voice around the globe, racking up over half-a-billion YouTube views, just shy of 2 billion Facebook views, and praise from Time, CNN, The BBC, and People. Along the way, she performed for world leaders at some of the most influential events in Europe, appeared on European and North American television, and quietly enraptured a growing fan base. She graced the stage of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony and delivered an emotionally charged rendition of “What A Wonderful World.” A year later, she wowed an audience at Brilliant Minds in Stockholm. Touching down in Seoul during 2017, she joined a powerhouse bill alongside PSY and Norah Jones in front of 40,000 people at Muse In City Festival. Quincy Jones personally invited her to perform at his 85th birthday at London’s O2 Arena. Catching the attention of Republic Records, she inked a deal with the label in 2020. Now, she formally introduces herself with the debut single “Million Miles.”

Constant Follower – I Can’t Wake You (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Americana, Folk, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Constant Follower – I Can’t Wake You
(Spotify)

“Like you are driving on the highway, and this song appears in your cassette recorder. In a Cadillac without roof. Over your long haul to her heart, like is racing through a sunset. Hoping in the end of the road to be the one you will wake her up with a kiss. Wonderful deep emotive song!”

“Если вы едете по хайвэю, то неприменимо в вашей магнитоле появится эта песня. В кадилаке без крыши, по долгому пути к ее сердцу вы мчите через закат. И возможно в конце пути вы сможете ее разбудить.”

-Nagamag.com

This song was the second song that Constant Follower wrote after a recovery from a traumatic head injury. It's in some ways a meditation on the way that momentary events stay with you through life, and how strange it is that time seems to stand still in moments of distress.

https://www.instagram.com/constantfollower

ABRAM x BRIAN WALKER X DANIELA NICOLE- ROLEPLAY (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Brian Walker x ABRAM x Daniela Nicole, Pop, Review (EN)|

ABRAM x BRIAN WALKER X DANIELA NICOLE – ROLEPLAY
(Spotify)

“Brian Walker x ABRAM x Daniela Nicole team up with their new single ROLEPLAY under the -Where Are The Fruits- imprint and through this clean mix and soulful vocals, drops us their sweet beats and story line define what means minimal beauty of a pop song.”

-Nagamag.com

Some people fall in love with their high school sweethearts, get married after college, and then settle down and have a family right away. That may be the idealistic, perfect relationship. But often times love stories are a bit more complicated than that. When it comes to relationships, people often get confused and don’t really know what they’re looking for. They feel like they need to go out and experience life, and are missing out on something by settling down. Or perhaps their standards for love are so high, that they force themselves into isolation and loneliness, only to realize that what they once had, or could’ve had, was actually something great, and once-in-a-lifetime. ROLEPLAY is a song that deals with the latter situation. The man in this song knew right away that who he was looking at was someone special, but the girl didn’t see it. She left and went out and traveled, and lived her life, only to realize later that he could be the one to fill the void in her life. ROLEPLAY is a song about second chances, and never giving up on love, no matter how complicated it can get, or how long it can take to find. The literal meaning of the title, is that the man and woman in this song have only ever been just friends, and now they are ready to take on the new “ROLES” of being together in a committed relationship.

wrs | all alone (official lyric video) (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Deep House, EDM, House, Review (EN), wrs|

wrs | all alone (official lyric video)
(Video)

“Don’t be lazy, don’t be cheap, get your best headphones or open your monitors for this exuberant production by wrs, a minimal layering approach yet with a sound design of rich depth. Wonderful heartwarming vocals and chill dance atmosphere here. ”

-Nagamag.com

wrs is back with the single ”All Alone”, a song that speaks about solitude and its virtues by spending quality time with yourself. wrs’s talent has no bounds as he also created the cyberpunk lyric video by himself in Spark AR.

Andrei Ursu, aka wrs, is a Romanian singer, songwriter and dancer. Born in 1993, both of his parents were folk dancers. Before starting his career as a vocalist, he worked as a back up dancer in television and for other artists. In 2015 he became part of the boy band SHOT. After two years he left the project and moved to London where he worked on improving his songwriting skills. In January 2020 he signs a record deal with Global Records and releases his debut single ‘why’.

Mastro | Whistler | Official Music Video (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Indie Pop, Mastro, Pop, Review (EN), Songwriter|

Mastro | Whistler | Official Music Video
(Video)

“With a skatebordish beautiful atmosphere, Mastro, through his whistle memorable melodies and heartwarming vocals fix our mood and make us want to skip winter for next summer. Whistler is the soundtrack of missed summer.”

-Nagamag.com

Recorded at The Hibernating Bear, a home studio in the heart of Palms. Written, Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Michael Mastronardi and Aaron Kessler

Mastro, born in New York & living in Los Angeles, Mastro is an eclectic mix of east coast underground blended with west coast beach vibes.

https://www.instagram.com/mastrotunes/

XANDOR – Insatiable ft. Katie DiCicco (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: EDM, Pop, Review (EN), XANDOR x Katie DiCicco|

XANDOR – Insatiable ft. Katie DiCicco
(Video)

“The neww single Insatiable featuring the exuberant vocals of Katie DiCicco which are glued wonderful in the signature melodic grooves of Xandor, please us once more with pop quality.”

-Nagamag.com

“Insatiable”

The transcendent pop-infused future deep house track is a celebration of the very definition of “insatiable”: an appetite or desire that is impossible to satisfy and sharing an intimate connection with someone; a part of love and the human experience.

XANDOR first connected with Katie DiCicco after discovering she was the uncredited trance vocalist behind Dan Balan’s chart-topping electro-pop smash single, “Chica Bomb”. After developing the main concept of the song, XANDOR knew DiCicco’s transcendent vocals were the perfect fit for the seductive feel he was looking to convey. Shortly after, DiCicco teamed up with singer-songwriter Will Jay to write the song, resulting in a full-fledged electrifying dance-pop club hit.

XANDOR’s inspiration for writing and production of “Insatiable” came after attending ZHU’s show, where his masterful usage of live saxophones and guitars gave him the idea to write a sexy song utilizing similar elements. Having already been a huge fan of ZHU’s music, he then began brainstorming ideas around the word “Insatiable”.

QUOTE

“‘Insatiable’ is a vibe for everyone, regardless of whether you’re having a fling or starting a relationship with someone you deeply care about. You share intimate moments and connect on a very human level. I hope everyone can fully immerse themselves in this feeling while listening to our song!”

-XANDOR

XANDOR is a producer and DJ igniting the current and future deep house music scene with his silky, sensual soundscapes. He serves as an inspiration to fellow millennial artists pushing against the tide to succeed in a rapidly evolving music industry climate. 

The son of a renowned saxophone player, music has played a big part in XANDOR’s life. After attending a JAUZ show, XANDOR’s inspiration to make electronic music — kickstarting a passion – led to professional training and over two years of focused dedication. He has performed at some of the hottest venues in Boston, including Royale, Whisky Saigon, and many others. In 2018, XANDOR released his first single, “Craving For Your Love,” an exhilarating EDM track streamed in over 25 countries worldwide.

XANDOR’s influences range from ZHU’s seductively smooth sounds to the aggressive electronic jaunts from JAUZ and other associated acts, including The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Tame Impala, Madeon, Skrillex, Rüfüs Du Sol, and ODESZA.

XANDOR has also become a popular live attraction, regularly playing venues in Boston, Massachusetts, with plans for an upcoming album “ALIVE” to be released next year.

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