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SoFaygo Announces Debut Album ‘Pink Heartz’
Rising rapper SoFaygo has announced his forthcoming debut album, Pink Heartz. After gaining traction from his music on SoundCloud, the Atlanta-based artist’s name catapulted with the single “Knock Knock.” As the track was met with widespread acclaim, fans have been patiently awaiting the artist’s debut album. With production and features from the likes of Pharrell, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, Gunna, DJ Khaled and Ken Carson, the work is gearing up to be a heavy-hitter. In anticipation of the album’s release, SoFaygo has released four singles that appear on the project including “Hell Yeah” featuring Ken Carson, “Blitz V2,” “Another One” and “Fasho.” Alongside the single release, SoFaygo has released an accompanying music video for “Hell Yeah” with Ken Carson where the two are seen riding ar...
Kelela Debuts “Happy Ending” With Rave-Inspired Music Video
After a nearly five-year hiatus, Kelela is finally back on the scene and she’s ready to switch up the tempo, again. The Washington D.C.-born artist first re-appeared on social media and in music last month with the release of her single “Washed Away.” Kelela is showing no signs of letting up soon with today’s release of her track “Happy Ending.” With an accompanying rave-inspired music video, Kelela is calling everyone to get out on the dance floor. The high-energy music video cycles between shots of rave scenes, Kelela and thermal video clips. Intertwined with scenes of letting go, the track discusses the phases of a relationship, whether the connection is over or not and the prospect of moving forward. “But we’re too far away/I’m reading all the writings on the wall/And if you don’t run ...
Mdou Moctar Announces New Niger EP Vol. 2, Shares “Ibitilan” Video: Watch
Mdou Moctar has announced a new collection of songs titled Niger EP Vol. 2. It will be released digitally on October 25. A physical release for both Niger EP Vol. 1 and its upcoming sequel will arrive on March 10. Today, Mdou Moctar has shared the song “Ibitilan,” which you can listen to below. Producer and bassist Mikey Coltun explained that “Ibitlan” is a love song, saying: “Mdou sings about his love for a woman, comparing her to a beautiful valley with a stream running through it, how her skin is a yellow flower and her smile is like lightning. This particular recording was done in Agadez in 2017 at a wedding. Mdou and I had played three weddings a day for about a month and a half on that trip. It was like bootcamp. I loved it. ‘Ibitlan’ is one of Mdou’s oldest songs and is covered by p...
Watch Kelela’s Video for New Song “Happy Ending”
Kelela has released a new song called “Happy Ending,” along with a video she co-directed with Alima Lee showing scenes of Black rave culture in New York. LSDXOXO produced the track, with additional production by Bambii. Check out the video below. Last month Kelela shared “Washed Away,” her first song in four years, which she described as an “ambient heart-check.” In 2019, Kelela co-wrote “Lost Without,” Kindness’ collaboration with Seinabo Sey, and sang over Aphex Twin beats on an NTS radio broadcast. She released her last album Take Me Apart in 2017. Check out Pitchfork’s interview “Kelela’s Philosophy of Love.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Lucinda Chua Shares Video for New Song “Golden”: Watch
The British singer and cellist Lucinda Chua has released a new song titled “Golden.” It comes with a short film that she created with director Tash Tung. Find it below. “Working with Tash and a cast and crew of predominantly [East and Southeast Asian] talent was the first time in my professional life where I was not the minority,” Lucinda Chua said in a press release. “Representation isn’t only about diversity, it’s also the ability to see yourself outside of yourself, the encouragement to dream and desire. In releasing this work, I hope to make my younger self proud.” In 2019, Chua released her debut solo EP, Antidotes 1, which she followed last year with Antidotes 2. Next month, Lucinda Chua will perform live at Pitchfork Music Festival London. Tickets are on sale now. Content This conte...
Ben LaMar Gay Announces New Album Certain Reveries, Shares 11-Minute Song “Água Futurism”: Listen
Chicago-born composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Ben LaMar Gay has announced a new album: Certain Reveries is due out November 11 via International Anthem. The album is single longform composition broken up into 11 track for its digital release, and features Gay alongside percussionist Tommaso Moretti. Accompanying the announcement, Gay has shared a new 11-minute single called “Água Futurism,” which arrives with a new music video. The vidsual was directed by Chris Strong, and follows Gay and Moretti as they perform the track live in a low-lit room. Check it out below. Certain Reveries follows Gay’s 2021 album Open Arms to Open Us. In 2019, he released an original score for the documentary This Is Bate-Bola, which explores the Indigenous, Afro-Brazilian, and Portuguese roots of Br...
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Reunite As Neo Soul Duo NxWorries
After a five-plus year hiatus, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are joining forces once again. The artist and producer will return with their neo soul duo project NxWorries. NxWorries has only put out one project following its formation, a full-length studio LP entitled Yes Lawd! in 2016. Released via Stones Throw Records, the 19-song album converged hip-hop, soul and funk influences in a sprawling, ambitious effort. Since then, .Paak has been busy with both solo work, including back-to-back albums in 2018 and 2019, in addition to his collaboration with Bruno Mars, 70s-inspired superduo Silk Sonic. Knxwledge, the moniker of Glen Boothe, meanwhile, dropped his sophomore album for Stones Throw, 1988, and has continued to produce for hip-hop’s heavy hitters including Westside Gunn, Action Bronson...
Bryson Tiller Delivers Music Video for Ying Yang Twins-Sampling Track “Outside”
R&B’s Bryson Tiller has returned with an official visual for last month’s “Outside.” The new video matches the single’s energy by juxtaposing light and dark imagery to cultivate a layered, vibe-heavy feel. The self-described track samples The Ying Yang Twins’ 2005 hit “Wait (The Whisper Song)” and seems to mark a new musical epoch for the Louisville artist. After opening with a yin-yang symbol, the visual cuts between solo shots of Tiller and scenes of him joined by a crew of backup dancers. The Ying Yang Twins, Kaine and D-Roc, also make a guest appearance in a few scenes. “He been calling your phone, but you don’t call back / Let him know it’s his fault and he need to fall back,” Tiller sings in one verse. As Tiller’s first release in two years, following his third studio album Anniv...
Ableton’s Mobile App, Note, Has Arrived
Digital audio workstation Ableton has launched Note, a brand new mobile application on iOS. It’s available now for $5.99. According to Ableton’s website, “Note is a place to start ideas, experiment with sounds, and find direction. As part of your regular music-making routine, it can help you hone the skill of starting or ease into a creative headspace at the start of a session.” Note comes built-in with drum kits, melodic instruments and a variety of synths, but users are also able to record their own sounds in to craft their own library. While it’s significantly cheaper than the desktop version of Ableton, it’s also not a replacement. Ableton’s full suite is built into the desktop software. Scroll to Continue Recommended A...
Cool Customer Makes Deadbeats Debut With New EP, “Word to the Mother”
Cool Customer is here to serve up a dose of bass, glitch-hop and lo-fi beats with Word To The Mother, his debut EP, out no via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. The four-track EP is exactly what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for some new fresh bass anthems. Word To The Mother combines heavier, dubstep-inspired selections with tasteful tinctures of laid-back, jazzy lo-fi beats. The EP’s titular track, “Word To The Mother,” starts off with just that: a jazzy chillwave beat that slowly surges into a heavy-hitting bass drop. “Wack,” on the other hand, infuses lo-fi and ’90s nostalgia with a clever sample of Kris Kross’ “Jump.” “Manifest” throws in trippy vocal samples before the EP’s closer, “Patience,” transcends listeners through ethereal soundscapes before floods of ...
1001Tracklists Reveal “Top 101 Producers of 2022” List
It’s that time of year again: the weather is getting colder, festival season is coming to a close and 1001Tracklists, the world’s leading DJ tracklist database, has released their annual rankings. The brand’s Top Producers of 2022 list ranks artists whose music amassed the most DJ support from October 1st, 2021 to September 20th, 2022. Taking the top spot is David Guetta, followed by Vintage Culture, Kryder, John Summit and Tiësto. 1001Tracklists Top 101 Producers 2022. 1001Tracklists/Twitter In an effort to empower women and POC producers, 1001Tracklists hand-selected 101 Future of Dance Music Producers. From across the globe, these artists have helped to define the sounds of electronic music. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Jamie Jones, Honeyluv, M...
BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival Makes Colossal Debut In Cyprus
BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival recently made a massive debut in Cyprus, cementing itself as the most exciting dance music festivals in the region. Featuring a plethora of some of dance music’s very best artists, the promising festival’s inaugural edition took place over two consecutive weekends starting September 23rd. Positioned on Larnaca’s breezy CTO Beach, the organizers of BeOn1x set out to influence the musical landscape of Cyprus with six stacked days of house and techno music. And it’s safe to say that it succeeded. BeOn1x’s mainstage stood tall and wide, towering with state-of-the-art production, from CO2 cannons and dazzling lasers to stunning pyro and firework displays. Its most impressive feature was the pair of giant, illuminated hands. Likely inspire...
