MUST LISTEN 036
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 Cktrl, Cube, and Raquel Martins. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
E L L E - Catfish
The London-based French artist creates virtual sonorization music like you’ve never heard before. Her sound represents her life-travels around the world to Tokyo, Toulouse, and now London. “Catfish” is an example of what art is, a reflection of a constant move, a type of sound that has not saturated the market hence is refreshing, passionate and mesmerizing.
Cktrl - Will The Feelings Leave
From the talented London record label, Touching Bass, Cktrl presents his new art-piece titled Robyn. This modern jazz masterpiece invites listeners to find a space where peace and hope are words of creation. Robyn gives the experience to take life as a fresh start, a new possible way to live. Cktrl’s philosophy assures us that after a disaster, we are still able to find a way to rebirth.
Abrahamblue - Wave/Interlude
From Antwerp, the Belgian-based artist offers us a revisit of our lost nostalgia of jazz and Brazilian bossa nova with "Wave/Interlude,” a track he made last summer. With a plate-style, Abraham plays everything on the record that invites us to reflect on our own life. The way he approaches and writes his lyrics illustrates his beautiful poetic talent that we must immerse ourselves within.
HeyDeon - Get Free (Feat. Torin Ashtun)
Coming from Long Beach, California, HeyDeon takes part in all those LA DIY artists that we love to listen to. "Get Free" is a track that shares the music philosophy behind HeyDeon, that you have to find yourself and accept who you are to be able to create things you desire. So if you’re into classical R&B guitar chords with modern drum beats, catch the wave of HeyDeon.
Kwaku Asante - Dust
Kwaku Asante grew up with music as he comes from a musician family, which gives him a special musical gift. We can feel the influence from soul legends like D’Angelo and Lauryn Hill, especially in Asante's bass lines. The London-based artist shares his vulnerable and sensitive emotions in his music that commands your attention, and we can’t wait to hear more!
Cube - IDWL
The young and talented 15-year-old artist Cube, shares his recent track “IDWL” (I Don’t Want Love) with the world. Despite his young age, Cube has mastered the power of embracing creative modern R&B and has inevitably become an artist to look out for in the coming years.
Raquel Martins - Real
Raquel Martins is the new love child of modern jazz & bossa-nova. She mixes her Portuguese roots with the up-to-date soul & jazz scene from London, which is a feast for the ears. Her single “Real” is a beautiful track that sparks your imaginations and lets your mind travel.
anaïs & Azekel - Learn To Love
The French Senegalese artist, anaïs, is much more than a musician, she is history by herself. anaïs attempts to put all the violence she has received from this world into a poetic and powerful speech that leaves nothing but hope to her listeners. Her single "Learn To Love" describes what unifies people, a love that can listen and be patient.
Niteroy - Amores Nostalgia
From Rennes (France) to Brazil, Niteroy brings famous bossa nova sounds mixed with synth-pop music. “Amores Nostalgia” (Nostalgic Love) is an ode to his Brazilian roots and his family. Alongside this track, Niteroy includes photographs and clips from personal archives from his childhood in his music video.