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AztroGrizz – Man In Black

Categories: Hip-Hop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Review (EN-RU)|

AztroGrizz – Man In Black
(Video)

“Everything you need to taste success is already in this track. Daring Hip-Hop rhythms, melodic vibes, deep and important lyrics and vocals that burn like an inside fire. That’s how hits are made!”

“Всё, что необходимо для успеха, уже есть в этом треке. Дерзкие ритмы хип-хопа, мелодический вайб, глубокие и с важным посылом текста и, конечно же, вокал, который словно огонь прожигает наши эмоции изнутри. Именно так и создаются хиты!”

-Nagamag.com

When Grizzly John and Lewis I Am teamed up in 2012, they didn’t realize it at the time, but they were ahead of the music game by a decade. The dynamic duo was fusing genres in a never-before-seen way. Whether it was melting together pop and indie or country with hip-hop, each new track pushed boundaries against the norm. Lewis I Am brings the grounded rap bars while Grizzly John uses his soulful voice to cut through the noise. The two are unstoppable in creating music with true intention and meaning, something that’s become lost in the saturated mainstream. AztroGrizz is ready to make an impression on fans of all genres.

AztroGrizz’s newest effort, “Man in Black,” catches you by surprise over and over again. It’s a sound you don’t hear much on the mainstream, a harmonious collaboration of calculated rap bars with a fresh country beat and chorus. It has the southern charm of acoustic guitars that meshes with a bass-heavy trap beat. It’s a heartfelt song about living – really living without overthinking it all. The music video follows a woman supporting her husband through illness until his very last breath. Grizzly John appears to be the reaper who brings the touch of death, while Lewis I Am is an angel to help guide the soul into the light. The video flashes between past and present, where a life filled with happiness has gone bleak with the loss of her love. It’s emotional, raw, and relatable, serving as a testament to the impeccable lyricism and storytelling AztroGrizz brings with each new track.

Follow AztroGrizz:

https://www.aztrogrizz.com

https://www.facebook.com/Aztrogrizz/

https://www.instagram.com/aztrogrizz/

https://www.tiktok.com/@aztrogrizzmusic

Daddy Slaggy – First Glance

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Reggae, Review (EN-RU)|

Daddy Slaggy – First Glance
(Spotify)

“A real connoisseur of music is always on the lookout for the perfect combination and mix of sounds, like being able to listen and enjoy every single second. The new track from "Daddy Slaggy" gives just such a feeling, satisfying all your desires.”

“Любой настоящий ценитель всегда в поиске идеальной комбинации и сочетание звуков между собой, которые они смогут пить маленькими глотками и наслаждаться каждым из них. Новый трек от -Daddy Slaggy- дарит именно такие ощущения, удовлетворяя все ваши желания.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.facebook.com/daddyslaggy

MA/SA – In My Breath

Categories: Electronica, The Latest, Video|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Review (EN)|

MA/SA – In My Breath
(Video)

“The complexity of the drum kit used here is superb. Rich in texture and deepness, it invigorates us and sends us deeper into the darkness. Bass heavy with heavenly layered vocals that cut through the track like a soft mist above a glass rainforest. Fresh all around. ”

-Nagamag.com

Video features Oak (Okieriete Onaodowan) from the original Hamilton cast.

ARTIST’S QUOTE – MATTHEW SANTOS (MA/SA)
For me this song is about the ending of a long-term relationship and learning how to live with the void of that deeply-rooted bond—and the distractions that we use to not feel the heartache and loss, to avoid looking deep into the mirror and confronting our own mistakes and misgivings. There’s a drawn out process of grieving that happens through avoidance and distraction post breakup. A haunting of mundane things, like her spirit of living sown through my every day dealings. Those things that keep us up at night, the stolen pillow rest swept up in reruns of regret and arresting sadness. Escape seems like the only option. A vicious cycle of turning cheek while the lonely winter groans, running from the cold into the arms of a willing stranger, afloat through the nights on a cloud. Yet there you are again, on the ceiling of my dark room, soaked in dream. You are moonlight and gravity as I fall upward into you thru the quiet night, mourning the restless break of day, knowing that nothing will ever be the same. We are forever changed, and now, you are in my breath.

MA/SA began singing and songwriting when he was a young teenager. He later ventured to Chicago in 2001 to attend Columbia College for music composition and performance, where he soon recorded his first full length album “Change Is Better” (2004) and follow up EP “As a Crow Flies” (2006) at the Attic Studios where he met a young and budding Lupe Fiasco. The two hit it off and ended up creating many songs together, most notably the Grammy nominated smash “Superstar” (2008). In recent years, MA/SA has collaborated with Grammy-winning Daveed Diggs (from Hamilton, Blindspotting, Snowpiercer), Rafael Casal (from Blindspotting, Bad Education, The Good Lord Bird), NGHTMRE, and Saba Pivot. Currently independent, Santos is slated to release two upcoming EP’s and various singles in 2022, while composing for film and TV. Upcoming scoring projects include the feature-length, indie-documentary “Beyond The Trees”, and the short film “Kasama”

The Psyclones – Vice City beat

Categories: Audio, Blogwave, The Latest|Tags: Review (EN-RU), Synthwave|

The Psyclones – Vice City beat
(Spotify)

“A red hue of a sunset fading on the horizon, whose reflection dances on the surface of the ocean waves. Synthwave sound that gives exceptionally warm and positive emotions, dissolving ice cubes at the bottom of your crystal glasses. Feel how the rhythm guides you.”

“Алая полоска тающего на горизонте заката, чьё отражение танцует на глади океанских волн. Synthwave, как и всегда дарит исключительно тёплые и положительные эмоции, растворяя на дне ваших хрустальных бокалов кубики голубого льда. Почувствуйте, как ритм ведёт вас за собой.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/thepsyclones/

Ryan Keen – Muscle Memory

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Commercial, Review (EN-RU)|

Ryan Keen – Muscle Memory
(Spotify)

“Pure enjoyment of musical drinks that Ryan Keen pours generously into invisible glasses, intoxicating us with his music and performance. A rhythmic, acoustic ballad that can dissolve any sadness and give an ocean of positive emotions.”

“Чистое наслаждение музыкальными напитками, которые так щедро разливает по невидимым бакалам -Ryan Keen-, опьяняя нас, простых слушателей, своей музыкой и исполнением. Красивая, ритмичная, акустическая баллада, способная растворить любую печаль и подарить океан положительных эмоций.”

-Nagamag.com

After having announced his anticipated comeback with “Every Time”, co-written by Ed Sheeran, followed up by the pop ballad “I Won’t Give Up”, Ryan Keen returns with the new single “Muscle Memory” - a break-up song, wishing the best for someone else but feeling like the hurt is etched in your subconscious.

Written in LA with his friend Corey Harper, Ryan recorded it in London. He comments: “We wrote the song after discussing how strange it is that you can have your life so intertwined with someone, and then it all suddenly disappear “I find it strange we’re strangers, we were so close not so long ago"

Singer-songwriter, surfer, and mental health advocate, South Devon-born Ryan Keen has written and toured with Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, Leona Lewis, and Tom Odell, to name a few.

‘Room For Light’ - his debut album - ranked in singer-songwriter iTunes global charts, which led to a sell-out UK tour and two headline tours in Europe.

Ryan’s passion for mental health led him to work with I Am Whole and later lead Movember’s music and mental health projects. Ryan started a charity specifically focused on mental health within the music industry, which will be launching this year.

Ryan co-wrote Noah Kahan’s single “Animal”, as well as writing with Corey Harper, Jasmine Thompson, Jacob Banks, and Kolidescopes. Today he’s happy to be releasing new music for himself, “leading up to an album release in 2022.”, he adds.

https://www.facebook.com/ryankeenuk

Rain Worthington x Yundu Wang x Aubrey Wright – Balancing on the Edge of Shadows

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Cinematic, Epic Music, Review (EN-RU)|

Rain Worthington x Yundu Wang x Aubrey Wright – Balancing on the Edge of Shadows
(Spotify)

“Dance of invisible shadows that balance on the edge of the abyss. Down there, the singing of the violins and the melody of the piano break every silence, helping to maintain the balance and peace of mind. A beautiful Cinematic piece.”

“Танец невидимых теней, которые балансируют на грани пропасти. Там, внизу, разрывают душу пение скрипок и мелодия пиано, которые помогают сохранить баланс душевного равновесия. Прекрасное, очаровательное классическое произведение.”

-Nagamag.com

In PASSAGES THROUGH TIME, composer Rain Worthington explores the mystery of instrumental music’s ability to communicate the universality of human experiences. She invites the listener into the realm of the nonverbal to reveal our primal commonality, directly touching the heart and soul with music that is delicate and subtle, yet powerful and transporting. Worthington’s music has been hailed as “a fusion of styles—ancient, medieval modality and sonorities, modernist minimalist ostinato, and classical” (IAWM Journal). Embark on a journey through the currents of Worthington’s musical streams and the emotional forces that drive her unique voice.

http://rainworthington.com/

Armin van Buuren x R3HAB – Love We Lost ft. Simon Ward

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Big Room, EDM, Review (EN-RU)|

Armin van Buuren x R3HAB – Love We Lost ft. Simon Ward
(Video)

“The new, incredible single from the incomparable Armin van Buuren, in the creation of which R3HAB and Simon Ward took part. It once again proves that EDM music can start a fire even from nothing. Professional work of the highest level!”

“Новый, невероятный сингл от бесподобного Armin van Buuren, в создание которого приняли участие R3HAB и Simon Ward в очередной раз доказывает, что EDM музыка способна разжечь огонь даже в полном вакууме. Профессиональная работа на высочайшем уровне!”

-Nagamag.com

https://avbr3hab.lnk.to/LoveWeLost

Some collabs are so monumental fans will be raving long before its release, and Armin van Buuren and R3HAB’s first joint effort serves as the perfect example. A delightfully catchy crossover track between two of the Netherlands’ foremost electronic music giants, ‘Love We Lost’ (feat. Simon Ward) is designed to bring out the feeling of summer whilst giving listeners the strength to fight for the things they believe in. With over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify between them, Armin van Buuren and R3HAB know how to rouse the global crowd and make it happen yet again with their debut collab. Underlining the poppy chords, empowering lyrics and strong vocal presence of Simon Ward with an audacious, mainstage-tailored production, the Dutchmen supply fans with the only reason they’ll ever need to throw their arms to the sky and roar to their hearts’ content.

“What I love so much about ‘Love We Lost’ is the special message it holds. Narrated to perfection by Simon Ward, the lyrics tells us that some things are worth fighting for even if the odds are stacked against us. I’m super stoked to have produced this track in tandem with Fadil/R3HAB, as I think very highly of him. I hope everyone who listens to the record will feel as inspired as we did when we created this song.” – Armin van Buuren

“I’m thrilled to share my long-anticipated collab with Armin van Buuren, a fellow Dutch industry leader I admire for his sonic footprint in the past decade.’Love We Lost’ is exactly what I pictured when discussing this collaboration with Armin early on. I’m happy that we managed to blend both of our signature styles while incorporating Simon Ward’s lion-hearted vocals. To me, it’s a record with resonating lyrics that share our message of only moving mountains for things in life that truly matter.” – R3HAB

Armin van Buuren has long been a global ambassador for electronic music. The five-time #1 DJ in the world and current #3 has seven full-length artist albums to his name and continues to cultivate a massive worldwide following through his weekly A State Of Trance radio show, event series and album series, reaching 40 million listeners from 80 different countries on a weekly basis. In non-COVID times, Armin van Buuren headlined more than 150 shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas.

Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. With his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris, anthems such as the Platinum-certified ‘All Around The World (La La La)’ and ‘Lullaby’, and collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. While his own work has collected over 7 billion streams to date and 1.1 billion in 2021 alone, R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK label has clocked up over 4 billion streams since its inception in 2016. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist and one of the streaming platform’s Top 200 most streamed acts, ranked #12 in DJ Mag’s prestigious Top 100 DJs chart and has earned over 55 Gold and Platinum certificates. Additionally, he has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours, was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China and performed at the world’s top festivals: EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta and more. Ever flaunting his innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.

More info on Armin van Buuren / R3HAB / Armada Music:

Armin van Buuren: https://www.facebook.com/arminvanbuuren/
R3HAB: https://www.facebook.com/r3hab/
Armada Music: https://www.facebook.com/armadamusic/

Lois Rae – SWIM ft Tike

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Review (EN-RU)|

Lois Rae – SWIM ft Tike
(Video)

“Lois Rae tries to get close to the feelings of her listeners, helped by the strength and emotional intensity of her voice. The overall try is facilitated by a beautiful melody and a modern, commercial rhythm. Everything sounds perfect!”

“-Lois Rae- пытается достучаться до чувств своих слушателей, чему способствует сила и эмоциональный накал её голоса. Общему погружению способствует красивая мелодия и современный, коммерческий ритм. Каждый звук доведён до совершенства!”

-Nagamag.com

Lois Rae has been making waves within the music scene, her unique blend of 90s R&B, contemporary production, immaculate vocals, and a secret love for classical music, all comes together to create her one-of-a-kind style. In an industry where it’s difficult to stay afloat, Lois Rae manages to ‘SWIM’ above the rest with her latest offering.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: LOIS RAE FT TIKE – SWIM

https://ffm.to/loisraeswim

Continuing her successful synergy with world renowned producer Manon Dave, who’s worked with the likes of will.i.am and Che Lingo, Lois and East London rapper Tike deliver this summer ready hit. ‘SWIM’ is layered with dreamy synths and bouncy percussions that are topped off with some sensual sounding brass instruments. The underlying message of the track is about rising above bad energy and making the best out of every situation you may encounter; Lois gives us insight to this with lyrics like “Floating over all of this negativity and I just wanna know when we can enjoy life and live it carefree.”

After the release of her last single ‘Mind’, the momentum surrounding Lois has been phenomenal. Her futuristic flair and alternative style have helped her garner attention of major platforms such as Missguided, Babezine, The Manc and Notion, who have commended her “polished soundscapes” and “unmistakable sound”. Lois’s previous singles have become a favourite on countless radio stations, receiving support from BBC 1Xtra, Kiss FM, BBC Asian Network and BBC Introducing, who have also cited her as one of the ‘Best of 2021 as well being ‘Big in 2022’. The featuring rapper Tike is also set to have an eventful 2022, having recently secured a deal with Rudimental’s publishing company ‘Major Toms’. he has just released his debut single ‘Be The One’ with Rudimental, Morgan and Digga D. Tike spent 2021 building up by lending his song writing skills for other artists, he has already worked on tracks with Aitch, RV, Rudimental and Morgan.

As Lois and Tike are both set for an astronomical rise this year, the release of Swim is just the start of the takeover they have planned!

Stay up to date with LOIS RAE by following their socials for news about upcoming releases & more.

https://www.instagram.com/loisraemusic/

Visions in Clouds – Thieves

Categories: Blogwave, The Latest, Video|Tags: Dream pop, Indietronica, Review (EN), Synthpop|

Visions in Clouds – Thieves
(Video)

“We had retro visions of a deep purple sunset and long forgotten achievements. A classic beat with a rich Synth exposure. The beat is swift and energetically charged with bright neon colors. A fitting voice for the piece the voice carries a message of faith. ”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.facebook.com/viclucerne/

Visions in Clouds is a Swiss located producer duo consisting of two music enthusiasts committed to synth-driven, 80’s and 90’s influenced music. After several successful releases and constant touring throughout Europe for the past four years, they have made themselves a name amongst post-punk/wave fans from Lucerne to Lima

Bre Kennedy – Thick Skin (Acoustic)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Bre Kennedy – Thick Skin (Acoustic)
(Video)

“There is a feeling of flying above the clouds, while inside you something comes to life and blooms with scarlet flower bouquets. Music which -like the sea- lets you into its waters and sways on its waves. Chic, Indie Pop, with a charming manner of performance.”

“Возникает ощущение, будто ты взлетаешь выше облаков и внутри тебя что-то оживает и расцветает алыми букетами цветов. Музыка, которая словно море, впускает тебя в свои воды и покачивает на своих волнах. Шикарный, акустический indie pop, с очаровательной манерой исполнения.”

-Nagamag.com

https://brekennedy.ffm.to/thickskinacoustic

Nettwerk Music Group is excited to announce the signing of Bre Kennedy, a Nashville-based singer and songwriter who creates music soaked in rich, timeless storytelling with innate pop sensibilities. Her latest single, “Thick Skin (Acoustic),” is a moving acoustic version of the triumphant anthem from her debut album, Note To Self, which she self-released in October 2021. Themes of self-growth, reflection, and over-coming shine through even more brightly with this stripped-back recording. It is one of four songs from her upcoming EP Note To Self (Acoustic), set for release on April 15th. “Thick Skin (Acoustic)” is available tomorrow at all digital retailers here.