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KSHMR Delivers Internationally Inspired Journey on Debut Album “Harmonica Andromeda”
Since first teasing his debut album in November, KSHMR has consistently drummed up hype about the record. The excitement continued with the release of the first single from the album produced alongside Karra, “The World We Left Behind.” His highly anticipated LP Harmonica Andromeda has finally arrived via Spinnin’ Records. Harmonica Andromeda takes listeners on a worldly journey, borrowing inspiration from countries and cultures from all around the globe. KSHMR’s keen ear has paid proper tribute to each, as he expertly captures the essence by including traditional instruments and samples. The album additionally maintains an upbeat, hopeful feel throughout each of its 14 tracks. In our recent interview with KSHMR, he elaborated on ...
Ghetto Ghetto Records Drops Monster 14-Track Compilation, “Miami IV”
Los Angeles-based label Ghetto Ghetto Records has unveiled its latest album, a monster compilation of must-listen house jams called Miami IV. True to form, Ghetto Ghetto once again does a brilliant job alchemizing hip-hop and house music, blending the genres into a signature cocktail all their own. The style has been embedded in the label’s sonic tenet since its inception in 2017, and they’ve since grown to become a bona fide underground tastemaker. In fact, the Miami series is Ghetto Ghetto’s oldest compilation, according to the imprint’s founder, Julian Ragland. “We use [the Miami series] as a launching platform for artists that we have our eyes on to jump-start their relationship with us and introduce them to our following,”&n...
Vindata Release Intoxicating Summertime Jam “Already Home” With Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR
After remaining relatively quiet in 2020, Vindata are determined to make 2021 their year. In January, the Los Angeles-based duo released the first two tracks from their forthcoming album, “Good 4 Me” and “Union.” Today, they’ve delivered their latest single “Already Home” via Monstercat. “Already Home” brings an upbeat summertime feel that works as the perfect transition from winter to spring. Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR lend their voices, creating a unique back and forth dynamic that floats effortlessly atop Vindata’s fluttery, laid-back production. The duo has found a clear voice for their album, only making the prospect of its release even more exciting. “Already Home” is the third single from Vindat...
Album Review: Take a Genre-Defying Sonic Journey Through CharlestheFirst’s “Solus”
A week since it hit streaming platforms, CharlestheFirst’s latest album, Solus, has led his fans on a reflective music journey. The new LP, which marks the virtuosic producer’s third album and first full-length release since 2019’s No Dimmer EP, unveils the next chapter of his saga through a 13-track sonic exploration of emotive sounds, beats and storytelling. Solus, meaning “alone or unaccompanied”, is a personal look into the artists’ mind and imagination, illustrating a journey of overcoming challenges through a lush haven of symphonic sound design. “This is a story of the lone journey, a pilgrimage to places previously unknown, CharlestheFirst said in a press statement. “A time of challenges that represent growth, and finally looking one’s true self in the mirror. A st...
Ilan Bluestone Drops New Single and Announces Sophomore Album, “IMPULSE”
As one of the more popular trance acts on the revered Anjunabeats label, Ilan Bluestone has consistently managed to stay at the forefront of progressive and trance music for nearly a decade. His 2018 debut album Scarsencapsulated the high-energy sounds Bluestone produced alongside soulful and emotional poetic writing. Three years later, Bluestone is aiming to recreate that success with his follow-up album, Impulse. Set to arrive in May 2021, Impulse will find Bluestone at his most personal. “This album is an 18 track voyage through my impulsive thought process of production & sound design, feelings and emotions that guided me to create it,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “I grew up producing music on ‘Impulse Tracker’; software which was beyond my comprehension at the...
Dimension’s Stunning 17-Track Debut Album “Organ” Has Finally Arrived
UK drum & bass sensation Dimension has been dominating the genre for years now. With wildly popular releases like “Desire” with Sub Focus, “UK,” and “Don’t Sleep” with Culture Shock, Dimension has become one of the foremost producers and performers in drum & bass. Now, his long-anticipated debut album, Organ, has finally been released. Organ features a whopping 17 tracks, nine of which have been previously released as singles. Previously unheard tracks include “Psycho,” a hip-hop infused belter with a halftime drum beat and a West-coast whistle inspired synth line. “Domino” takes a more midtempo approach with a gritty, nearly industrial bassline and crooning vocals. The eerie “Altar” featur...
Skrillex, James Blake, More to Appear on Starrah’s Forthcoming Album
After releasing her debut solo lead single “How It Goes” late last year, Starrah is prepping for another new chapter with the release of her debut album. Due out this month, The Longest Interlude will feature an impressive list of collaborators. Taking her announcement to Instagram, the songstress tagged Nile Rodgers, James Blake, and Skrillex, among other renowned artists. The announcement of Skrillex in particular has piqued the attention of many in the electronic music community, as there are at least two unreleased IDs that we know of between the two artists. The first is “Twenty4,” a track Skrillex first played in 2018. The consensus is that—due to stylistic reasons—the dance-pop track is most likely the one to be included on Starrah’s fo...
KRANE Shares Candid Message on Sophomore Album “Getting Better”
KRANE‘s time in the music industry has included a number of impressive and arguably seminal releases, like his stellar 2017 album Fallout. His classic SESSIONS collections are equally as exciting, allowing him to collaborate with unheralded artists and grant them much-deserved time in the limelight. Today, KRANE has delivered his sophomore album, Getting Better via Dim Mak. Getting Better is sonically different from KRANE’s previous works, tackling a relaxed, indie-infused sound that most fans may not find familiar. Each of its seven tracks tells a unique tale, with collaborations with the likes of Panama and Cece Valor adding an extra layer of emotion. KRANE’s message feels fully transparent, creating a deep, personal feeling on the album. Though each tune on G...
Dunsin Oyekan Gears Up To Launch New Album
Gospel worship maestro and famed psalmist, Dunsin Oyekan is in the build-up to release another complete studio work. In anticipation for the launch of a new album, the worship revelation minister says he’ll maximize the few days to the launch of the album to talk about the encounters that led to each track on the forthcoming body of work. Dunsin Oyekan took Nigerians and indeed the gospel world to another dimension of worship last year, and this year is already looking great with an album in the pipeline. A sneak peek into the content of the album by the singer has “Worship Your Maker” as one of the tracks. “As we prepare to release a new body of work, In the next couple of days, I will be talking about the encounters and revelations that birthed each Sound on the album” Oyekan tweeted on ...
Rico Nasty Drops Debut Album Nightmare Vacation: Stream
Genre-bending rapper Rico Nasty has finally released her first full-length album, Nightmare Vacation. The highly-anticipated debut is a fitting end to 2020, which has felt like a year-long nightmare. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. Today’s new effort follows mixtapes like Sugar Trap in 2016 and the 2019 Kenny Beats collaboration Anger Management. It features standout singles in “iPhone” and “OFHR?”, both produced by Dylan Brady of experimental pop outfit 100 gecs. The tracklist also includes “Own It”, as well as the Gucci Mane and Don Toliver joint cut “Don’t Like Me”. Other guests include Aminé (“Back & Fourth”) and Trippie Redd (“Losers”). In an interview with the Recording Academy, Rico talked about her evolution over the years and how that impacted the LP. “I definitely...
Megan Thee Stallions Delivers Debut Album Good News: Stream
Breaking news, hotties: Megan Thee Stallion has just dropped her debut album Good News, and it features a bevy of front-page guest stars. You can stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. Additionally, she’s revealed a video for the album’s latest single, “Body”, featuring appearances from Taraji P Henson,… Please click the link below to read the full article. Megan Thee Stallions Delivers Debut Album Good News: Stream Meagan Fredette You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenu...
Salaam Remi Releases Star-Studded ‘Black On Purpose’ Album
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Some of the best art to emerge from Black artists has been under periods of duress and pressure, and a new release from Salaam Remi adds to that tradition. The celebrated producer has released a new body of work, Black On Purpose, featuring some of the best talents across Hip-Hop, R&B, and beyond. Black On Purpose could very well be seen as an extension of the Black Power era of musical releases that reflected the times, harkening back to artists like Marvin Gaye, and James Brown who used their music to convey the feelings and frustrations of the people. Under Remi’s capable guidance, Black On Purpose achieves this goal several times over in one of 2020’s best releases to date. “We couldn’t gather in the way we were used to when we needed each other most, R...
