Nigerian-American recording artist, Kelechi, shared the dynamic visual to his single “Waiting For You.” The single is an upbeat, bouncy track and the visual captures the genuine chemistry between Diddi and Kelechi. The inspiring tune shows off Kelechi’s various skills as an afrobeats artists as well as his ability to make a song catchy.
“I’m a first generation Nigerian American and ‘Waiting For You’ marks my first time making an African influenced song,” Kelechi said in a statement. “It was the easiest song I’ve ever made. Shortly after recording it, I got the opportunity to join Jidenna’s 85 To Africa Tour and saw the reaction from the crowd. Audiences all over the country were echoing the words.” Watch the feel-good visual below, and pre-order Kelechi’s Going Home album here.
“Double Back” ft. G Perico is out now on all platforms.
South Central/Inglewood is a rising artist Donut Da Legend who has a story to tell. He started his music career just two years ago, but has already put out projects that have gained him a supportive fan base. His newest single, “Double Back” ft. G Perico is no different and shows off Donut’s talents in a way that audiences can relate to and ultimately vibe to.
When asked about some of his music career goals for the future, Donut responded “to reach a broader audience and see how the rest of the world feels about my music.”
So far, he says the response has been well in terms of he’s starting to receive more feedback and more people are tapping in with his music. While Donut’s music is diverse and versatile, he brings a new sound to LA that can be considered original. Some of his inspirations include Future, Drake, and 22k. Donut said in a recent interview with Remixd Magazine that he likes going to the studio because “it gives [him] a way to express [his] creativity.”
Lastly, he has one message that he hopes people take away from his music.
“I hope fans take away that you can live life the way you want, still be happy, find success and create your own reality.”
You can keep up with him on Instagram @DonutDaLegend, and be sure to stream his newest single below!
Singer Nevaeh Jolie, who’s signed to Dej Jam, joined host Tallie Spencer in talking about everything from her tattoos, to her rockstar aesthetic and her unique taste in music. She also gave a live performance of her latest track “Screwed Up.”
Running with a string of impressive singles during this pandemic time, Kembe X is back yet again with his newest track “Too Bad” featuring help from fellow rising star, Guapdad 4000. Release today 12/11, “Too Bad” is an anthemic example of Kembe no longer waiting patiently for his turn at bat and instead fully taking over the game one unapologetic step at a time.
Teaming up with Guapdad, the two take their time destroying the TDE producer Kal Banx production with charisma that you can practically feel coming through the speakers. This palpable energy makes the track and endlessly enjoyable song that people will definitely want to come back to again to pick out all of the densely packed bars that make the journey through the song so fun to be a part of. “Too Bad” as a follow up to “Back At It” continues to lock in the sureness of Kembe’s ability as an extremely versatile emcee that can switch back and forth between swaggy-bravado and hard hitting lyricism without a second thought – a trait surely on its way to putting him at the front of the line.
Whether you know Tadoe from the infamous “I Kill People” video or from being Chief Keef’s cousin, the Glo Gang signee’s newest release “CPR” ft. Chief Keef reminds everyone that he is still a titan of the Chicago rap scene. The new track comes as the lead single off of his new project, No Guts No Glory coming this Friday.
“CPR” sees the two Glo Gang affiliates riding an ominous, bass-heavy instrumental from 808 Mafia. Both rappers utilize simple, yet menacing flows that are trademarks of their genre of Chicago drill. The song serves as the perfect introduction to an album with as threatening a title as No Guts No Glory.
The album is Tadoe’s first full-length project since his 2018 effort The Gloden One and features everyone from Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, Ballout, and No Plug. Prior to the album’s release, the 25-year-old rapper has released the singles “Nick Jr.”, “Get it Bussin,” and “Get Dis Bag”.
Check out “CPR” and make sure to check out No Guts No Glory this Friday on all streaming platforms!
Georgia native Elijah Rosario, currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, is making a name for himself with a distinct sound that is bound to get your attention.
The artist wants nothing more than to connect with his audience. He wants to make music that makes people feel content when he makes a love song and make you think when he makes a conscientious song. Ultimately, hoping his raw and vulnerable sound relates to others. This vulnerability and raw sound are shown in
Hattie’s Boy, in songs like “Hattie’s Boy Into,”‘Still (Interlude),” and “Going Up,” which showcase his style and the thematic direction of the album.
What city are you from/ Where are you based now?
I’m originally from Augusta, Georgia. The hometown of the legendary Godfather of Soul James Brown. Currently, I reside in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What is your artist name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist name?
Elijah Rosario is my real name and my artist name; I decided not to give myself two different identities because I wanted to think beyond being just an artist, and when I see my name on paper. I can see it as a multifaceted brand, and that is how I carry myself everywhere I go.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music?
Oh, man. I began to dabble with music back in 2010. I was on and off with it because, for years, I was trying to identify my sound, and become confident in myself to be an artist, and really stick with it. In 2017 I took a break from making and releasing music. At the time, I had graduated from college and moved out to Houston, TX looking to find work and get a feel for something different. I never thought Houston was going to be such an impact on my sound today. There is so much variety of sound and genres merged, and I fell in love with that concept of music within the Houston underground scene. That is what gave me the drive to pick the pen back up and working on my craft again.
Has your upbringing played a role in shaping who you are and defining your soundtoday? If so, how?
Most definitely! My upbringing plays a huge role in my sound and who I am today. I grew up in the church. My dad is a pastor, and my mother was a school teacher, so I’m sure you could already imagine that my parents ran a tight ship around the house. I mentioned earlier that I’m originally from Augusta, GA, but when I was seven years old, we moved to this small military town called Kingsland, GA. Growing up in a small town taught me how to be more aware of how you move because, in a small town, everyone ends up knowing your business, and you can become easily predictable. Also, I had to learn how to have an imagination because it can get boring fast, so when it comes to my sound, I take those things I’ve learned and applied them. I try to make it my mission to be a refreshing listen, whether it’s your 1st time or 100th time listening to my music. I’ve always wanted to create that wow factor. I also grew up in the church playing the drums and singing, so whenever it comes to my beat selections, I always try to identify live instruments or at least some elements that make me feel if I was to perform this record with a live band, then it would be easy to replicate the track in a performance.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
My sound is predominately R&B, but as an artist, I try not to prohibit my sound from being able to blend into other genres.
What ultimately inspired you to dedicate yourself to a music career?
On Christmas Day of 2019, my mother passed, and that really sparked something in me. It made me want to go all-in with no regrets, so I did just that. Since I have begun to push myself, it has been some great things happening within just a year of me being serious about my music career, and I am looking forward to what’s in store.
What is one reason you are passionate about music, and what inspires you?
I’m passionate about music because it is one of the only avenues that I can run to, and it can instantly relate to how I feel. I listen to music more than I watch tv. I am inspired most of the time when I take long walks or if I’m driving. I can easily see a certain restaurant or scenery that takes me back into a place where I start freestyling lyrics until I say something I want to write down.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I’m a huge lover of fashion! I like to randomly put outfits together and take photos in the crib with the outfits that I’ve styled. That’s one of the things that helps me remain creative, because if you can understand how to dress, what to exaggerate, and what to keep simple. It helps me do the same with my music.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
I’m a huge fan of artists such as Marvin Gaye, PARTYNEXTDOOR, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Drake, Miguel, and Ty Dolla $ign. These artists have this aesthetic within their music that I am just naturally drawn to. They’re such amazing wordsmiths & talented musicians. They have inspired my sound and attention to detail, and I hope I get to work with some of them one day.
What are some of your music career goals for the future?
Some goals I have for my musical career are growing my sense of knowledge within the music business, growing my fan base, and I’d love to collaborate and write with more artists. I do want to remain independent and have control of my music and how the business is handled, which is why I find it extremely important for myself to understand the music business.
Tell us about the project that you are promoting. What is it about? Is it a single or an EP. Also, what is the name of the last project you released?
The project I’m promoting is my latest EP titled “Hattie’s Boy” Hattie’s Boy is a body of work I put together, and it is me welcoming you to my world. You get to learn about me and some of my downfalls, my encounters as a black man, and my perspective of love and romance. The sound is raw and vulnerable. Hattie’s Boy for me was about breaking the shell and stepping out into the world with my music, and once my mother passed, I knew that I could not hold myself back anymore from chasing my dreams.
What has the response been like to that project?
The response has been amazing. The project has created new opportunities for me within my music career. Recently “Hattie’s Boy” has reached over 500k streams on Spotify and my leading single “Survive” has been added to over 700 playlists. And around 200k streams is just truly a blessing, and I’m thankful that the music has been able to reach different audiences, and I can’t wait to see how the numbers continue to grow.
What are some projects you have done in the past that you are most proud of and why?
In September of 2019 is when I released my first EP, “Unorthodoxed Being,” and that is when it all changed for me in the music game. I had people wondering, “Who TF is this guy!?”. The sound was raw, different, and just sounded good. I am happy with that project because it gave me a preview of the direction I needed to take my sound towards, and it is how I was able to follow up with Hattie’s Boy.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.
Well, I’m currently wrapping up two albums now. I have a collaborative album with an incredibly talented DMV artist by the name of Voyce. We have our Album titled “Anniye” dropping February 4, 2021. It is about to be a vibe, and I am super excited about this one! I also have a solo album that I’m working on, and I’m in the final stages of finishing with it, but I don’t have a release date just yet. I’m ready to give the world new music and most, importantly, good quality music.
What message do you hope fans take away from your music?
I hope that when people listen to my music, they can always catch my intention behind the song. When I make love songs, I want you to feel good when I make conscientious music; I want you to think and feel what is said, and hopefully, you can find it relatable. At the end of the day, that is what I hope people take away from my music, being relatable.
Where can we follow you on social media?
You can follow me on all social platforms @iamesix.
18-year-old singer Nyah Grace’s music is an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, R&B, and pop that blend together effortlessly on her debut project Honey-Coloured. The 13-track project is sweet, tangy, and has a vintage feel that clearly draws from all of her influences.
Born and raised in Oregon, Nyah grew up tending to her family’s 5000-acre grass feed farm. Despite her parents being interested in 80s pop and 90s rap, the young singer found her love of music through her singing teachers. They introduced her to Jazz singers like Nora Jones and Billie Holiday as well as Corinne Bailey Rae, Lauryn Hill, and D’Angelo.
However, music became more than a hobby for the young talent after going to a writing camp at 14. It was then that she wrote her first song, “Black Coffee.”
“I wrote [‘Black Coffee’] on my ukulele in my room and it started off kinda indie and kinda weird,” she explained.
However, that song would evolve into a more soft jazz/R&B space and gain over 300,000 streams on Spotify. After that release, Nyah would release a string of soulful tracks that could melt any r&b fan’s heart including “Sunday,” “Sooner or Later,” and the title track from her debut.
Around this time, Nyah got a call from her manager that would lead to a moment she’d cherish for the rest of her life.
“I was driving with my mom and my manager called me and he said, ‘How would you like to work with Corinne Bailey Rae’s producer?’ and I thought he was kidding,” she explained.
Of course, he wasn’t kidding and Nyah would meet up with Steve Chrisanthou, the producer behind much of Corinne Bailey Rae’s album, including her platinum self-titled album. The two first met in LA and would meet back up in London while Chrisanthou was moving.
Much of his belongings were in a storage unit at the time so the two would write tracks together in that unit during the dead of winter. Not long after, they would link back up in the studio with none other than Corinne Bailey Rae. Nyah was overtaken with nervousness but still managed to plant the seeds for the track “My Sista Told Me.”
“I still don’t feel like it happened,” she said. “I truly feel like I was sleepwalking and someone was playing a prank on me and was just like ‘yeah we were just making you think you were in the room with her.”
Other than Corinne Bailey Rae, the young singer explained that she’d love to work with other artists such as Mac Ayers, H.E.R, Sinead Harnett, and British songstress Mahalia, who followed her on Instagram in April.
Looking towards 2021, Nyah Grace is planning to drop a single at the beginning of the year and possibly an EP.
Make sure you check out her project Honey-Coloured and stay tuned for new music! You can also follow her on Instagram @_nyahgrace to keep up with her journey.
Meet PxRRY. He’s a talented R&B singer-songwriter from Hartford, CT who’s bringing something new to the table. Originally having started his career writing for artists such as Angie Stone, Jaheim, Eric Bellinger, and others — PxRRY is now ready to take the industry by storm with his own talents.
The rising singer, who’s now based in LA, just shared his new single “Got 2,” which is out now on all platforms. It’s a catchy ballad that allows PxRRY to shine on the track with his dynamic vocals. The captivating guitar background combined with a smooth melody makes for a track that’s harmonious and easy to vibe to.
