April 21, 2023 - Remixd Magazine

April 21, 2023April 22, 2023

Singer Geneva Lei reclaims the power in a toxic relationship on her latest colorful single “Tell Me”

Singer Geneva Lei just released her latest single “Tell Me” where she gets candid about a toxic situationship over a bouncy beat.

Geneva Lei hails from Mississauga, Ontario, a city just outside Toronto. Her artist name arrives directly from her given name. She originally only used her first name, however during a high school talent show she felt she was ready to use her full name and has been performing under Geneva Lei ever since.

Lei is known for her contemporary R&B sound. “I like to keep the soul but also like to fuse my sound with hiphop and pop accents to it!”

She pulls inspiration from artists such as Kehlani, Jhene Aiko and Jazmine Sullivan.

We asked her about her passion for music and she shared “music is all that I am. I’ve been singing since I was a child, so my whole life has been surrounded around music. I don’t know where I would be or who I would be without it. I can’t imagine myself without it.”

On April 18, Geneva Lei released her brand new single “Tell Me.”

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The record is open, honest, relatable and fun. The bouncy production from Mamic and Slim Fo features strong snare shots followed with a groovy melody. Lei skates across the record with icy vocals and an insanely addicting hook. The songwriting is flawless and jumps out at the listener as much as the instrumental. She takes a traditionally sad scenario and remixes it into a fun and vibrant record.

We asked Lei about the process of the song as she shared “With the bouncy instrumental and fun lyrics, I wanted the theme of this song to be about me. How I can be myself and have fun with my girls. I usually write songs about heart breaks that have a sad feeling, but this time I wanted to highlight that getting rid of someone who is no good for you, might be the best thing for you.”

“This song was about of a specific person, where he sold dreams and made me believe that we had a chance of being together. So, I spent months with him, “going with the flow” just to end up having to break off our situationship myself. Knowing your worth in the end is the best thing for yourself.”

Geneva Lei leaves listeners with a message with the single “Leave who doesn’t want you and put in the effort to make you happy! You deserve a gentle and honest love, a love where you don’t have to over extend yourself and they meet you in the middle or wherever you are when you need it.”

Geneva Lei has goals of sharing her music on stages across the world. “I like to do more festivals and be able to go on tour! My dream is to go on tour and see the world because of music. Also, have a headlining show. That would be so much fun for my band and my team.”

She also gave us a preview of what’s coming up for 2023. “I have a few features that will be dropping this year, you’ll hear them soon! Also, I have my EP coming out towards the end of the year. I’m so excited for you to hear them!”

We asked her what song would be the perfect introduction to her and her music she states “I’d want them to hear “Tell Me” first! I think it introduces a listener to a fun side of me, with a catchy hook and fun instrumental. Hopefully it makes them curious to see my range as and discography as an artist!”

You can find Geneva Lei on all streaming platforms and social media.

Stream ‘Tell Me’ here.

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April 21, 2023April 24, 2023

New Music Friday: The best new songs that dropped this week

This week’s list (April 21) of best new songs is the driving force that’ll navigate you to good fortune. From Wiz Khalifa‘s “Why Not Why” to NLE Choppa‘s “LOCK IN,” you will stop at nothing to move toward your goals. Our selection below is the perfect add-on to a full-time grind sesh. Continue reading to find out how:

Wiz Khalifa – “Why Not Not Why”

Wiz Khalifa’s bouncy West Coast-styled banger, “Why Not Not Why,” is about taking chances in life. Instead of playing it safe, the Laugh Now, Fly Later MC advises others to risk it all. The bass-heavy offering also finds Wiz Khalifa telling others why it’s best to keep it real. Instead of faking the funk, he encourages individuals to live in their truth. Wiz also addresses unsupported claims made against him, ensuring cap on every single one.

The hip-hop veteran’s only concern is to “never slow when it comes to this shit.” Wiz’s newest record comes on the heels of his project Star Power. The 23-track offering, which dropped in February, features Rocky Fontaine, Johnny Juliano, Lavish, Chevy Woods, and more. Recently, he also dropped “Peace and Love” and “Don’t Text Don’t Call.” One notable lyric goes, “Why not go hard every day? I won’t settle for less/Want my own little piece of the pie.”

Trinidad Cardona – “Make Me Wanna”

Prominently known for his honest lyrics in his viral Tik-Tok hit, “Love Me Back,” Trinidad Cardona is back with “Make Me Wanna.” The song, which samples Usher’s song of the same name, finds Trinidad Cardona speaking about a situationship that his paramour hopes can blossom into something more. As he asks, “Since when did you get morals?” Cardona begins to entertain the thought of becoming a couple. He concludes that he just can’t be apart from this special lady. Produced by June Nawakii, the beat merges pop, R&B, and electro-house elements creating a solid foundation for Cardona to be vulnerable. Trinidad Cardona was recently featured on Gael Stone‘s afro-beat record, “Fantasy.”

SAGA BOUY – “DRUNK OFF LOVE”

SAGA BOUY, formerly known as Jabari Manwa, discovers that breaking up with his partner would be best for both of them in “DRUNK OFF LOVE.” The hype pop meets Jersey Club beat finds SAGA BOUY ruminating about a relationship that shouldn’t have been more than platonic. Although they came together to settle their differences, there was never a resolution. SAGA BOUY concludes that it’s best to go their separate ways. He even sings, “From now, it’s memories/I loved how it was you and me/I know we thought we had it figured out/But we never gonna figure this one out.” The song serves as a breakup melody that’s bound to help you heal.

Abby Jasmine – “SRT”

Premiering her new single on Amethyst Collab’s Thee Purple Room, Abby Jasmine reaffirms how she isn’t in the same tax bracket as the middle-classers in “SRT.” In just two minutes, the Staten Island New Yorker holds back no punches as she hits egotistical men and her opps where it hurts. “You don’t want to see me where I come from/I be treating niggas like they sweeter than some Dum Dum’s,” she forewarns. “SRT” also sees Abby Jasmine rightfully flexing about her lavish lifestyle and having the means to provide for her loved ones. Sonically, Abby’s hypnotic range blends effortlessly with the light trap beat.

NLE Choppa – “LOCK IN”

Fresh off of Cottonwood 2 (Deluxe), NLE Choppa’s “LOCK IN” dives into his innermost thoughts. Moreover, the somber yet bass-heavy trap offering gives NLE Choppa leverage to be his most vulnerable. From a lyrical perspective, the “Shotta Flow” artist uses an offbeat cadence to speak on disloyalty and other trials and tribulations he’s endured. As the title suggests, NLE Choppa explains how he’s kept his eye on the prize. The result manifested success for the rapper who spits, “My focus up, my paper up, I’m feelin’ polished.” The song also exhibits what the results of hard work and dedication will take you.

IDK – “Mr. Police“

A highlight from his upcoming album, F65, “Mr. Police” centers on racial profiling and police brutality. Honing into a more R&B sound this time around, IDK sings about a particular cop who has it out for him. But luckily, he combats their malicious attempts with proof of his rights. As the jazzy beat builds up, IDK delivers, “Mr. Police, how are you?/ I know my rights, I’m no fool/You question me, I don’t know shit/My lawyer told me to close my lips.” The song also shows the power behind having a voice. One user said about the song, “Most of the time, we see the events unfolding the aggregated assault on POC are short and not really explaining much of what happened. But this art piece adds layers to the missing parts of police brutality.”

Twin Hector – “Mind Games”

Following up on a string of astounding album releases since 2020, including his collaboration with girlfriend Blac Chyna, “Loving You Is Easy,” the LA-based singer-songwriter is capturing various emotions and elements of storytelling throughout the project. The project is dropping along with a music video for “Mind Games,” which is one of the focus tracks of the album.

Singles such as “Mind Games” already mirror the introspection, contemplative nature that comes with being in a relationship and Twin Hector captures this emotion vividly.

Executive produced by SGKidHazel (@sgkidhazel) and AbhiPemm (@abhipemm), ‘You’re Probably Thinking 2 Much,’ is set to be a classic.

Armani White, A$AP Ferg – “Silver Tooth”

Gold-certified West Philly rapper Armani White has released his latest single, “SILVER TOOTH,” featuring A$AP Ferg. The song is already generating buzz across social platforms, with early teasers on TikTok capturing the attention of fans and influencers alike.

Armani shared his thoughts on the making of “SILVER TOOTH,” saying, “This was another
moment where soon as we came up with the beat, the lyrics just gravitated towards me. Ferg came through and doubled down on the hype energy! It almost feels like we have a formula for making good songs at this point haha.” The upcoming single samples the classic Bow Wow song, “Take Ya Home.”

“SILVER TOOTH” showcases Armani’s playful and energetic side, with catchy hooks and
impressive lyrical abilities that highlight his unique style. With a captivating performance on
Jimmy Fallon, a comical bell-ringing during a Sixers game, a string of performances at SXSW and many more demonstrations of his talent, the sky is truly the limit this year as he prepares for the first installment of his label debut.

Listen to “SILVER TOOTH” now.

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Premiere: EZ Papi celebrates love for women with new single “Summer in Ghana”

EZ Papi (@therealezpapi) returns with new music! This time, he’s sharing “Summer in Ghana” which has an ambient and relaxing vibe with a sweet and sexy undertone for the ladies.

The creation of the song was influenced by the artist’s admiration for the beautiful black women in Africa, particularly those from Ghana.

“Me constantly seeing videos on social media of beautiful black women in Africa,” he says. “Mostly the women from Ghana inspired me to create this song forsure.”

The decision to pursue an Afrobeat sound was natural for the artist, as he has been doing Afrobeats for a while and has connections with top Nigerian Afrobeat producers and artists.

“I feel like I didnt find Afrobeats, it found me you know,” he said. “I know it sounds cliche but I’ve been doing Afrobeats for a while now even before it was a cool thing to do in the states.”

The artist wants listeners to get familiar with his brand, as he plans to become the number one artist in the world with a strong catalog of music. Fans can expect more music and content from him throughout the spring and summer, with hit after hit dropping.

“I’m really tryna leave an imprint in the music industry with my sound,” he said. “I’ll be dropping music every month all spring and summer this year. Hit after hit. So get your Summer Playlist ready!”

If the artist had to pick one word to describe his vibe going into the summer, it would likely be “motion,” to match the high-energy and catchy nature of his music.

Check out the single below.