MUST LISTEN 126
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like YAZ, Barny Fletcher, and Jon Vinyl.
North West London’s Yaz has released the triumphant single “Overgrown”. On this latest offering, she rejoices while telling a toxic partner the reasons why she’s leaving them. With victorious lyrics and an infectious melody, ‘Overgrown’ is nothing short of euphoric. Yaz’s expert RnB vocals and songwriting is brought to life with silky smooth production by RISC.
London artist Barny Fletcher has released his radiant new single, "Intergirlactic." The new track is a precursor to Barny's forthcoming new mixtape, JETPACK, due out October 19. Blending slick melodic runs with a driving hip-hop pulse that creates a perfect canvas for Barny's impeccable flow, "Intergirlactic" is the latest pop gem from the rising artist whose dexterity knows no bounds.
Toronto R&B singer-songwriter, Jon Vinyl returns with his latest track “FTU.” The track comes from the perspective of having a disagreement with a partner and with the mentality that the relationship has become sabotaged for reasons outside of your control.
Ocean x KungFu
Atlanta’s hot new hip-hop duo new signing Ocean & Kungfu released their hard-hitting track “M.A.B.” Sampling the iconic “Knuck If You Buck” by Crime Mob, Princess, the anthemic track pays homage to their hometown Atlanta and is one of the most incredible introductions to the group.
Alt-pop artist Zøie X returns with her infectious new single “HATE ME 2.” Intertwining edgy and alt-pop elements with her breathy vocal delivery paired with visually driven lyrics that tell the story of not feeling good enough for someone or being scared.
LUCKI drops his highly awaited and teased project, FLAWLESS LIKE ME. The album is quintessentially LUCKI; with production from certified hitmakers like Tay Keith, F1LTHY, Flansie, etc., along with two powerful features from Future and Babyface Ray, the Chicago-born rapper has once again solidified his platform in his own distinctive way. The 24-track ride is full of flavorful tunes like “How Tf?!”, where LUCKI’s words and flow float flawlessly on beat, pun intended.
LA’s best rap duo is gearing up to drop their forthcoming mixtape CLAN WAY 3 on October 7th, post-release of “Jeezy WYA”, their latest single from the new project. Inspired by their real-life experiences, Jeezy and DJ are leading the west coast rap renaissance with their braggadocious bars and unmatchable energy on captivating tracks, paving a one-way street to success.
Amidst the new Toronto R&B wave, RealestK is the latest hidden gem everyone needs to get familiar with. From releasing the smoothest tunes quietly over the last few years to his most recent feature on Nav’s studio album, the Toronto native is rapidly taking steps towards the top of the genre. His new single “One 4 U” is proof the young singer/songwriter is bringing back love songs in the most alluring way possible.