MUST LISTEN 040
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 redveil, Adeline, and Cryogeyser. Turn up, tune in, and tune out!
redveil - how 2 find hope
Fresh off of the success of his most recent project, Niagra, the 16-year-old Maryland rapper is back with a new track, “how 2 find hope.” After a momentous eight-month run, the rapper has found ways to expand his sound on this self-produced track with the use of soulful sample vocals and horns. redveil showcases some of his strongest flows yet on this track, proving that he is only rising from here on.
Adeline - Whisper My Name
French-Caribbean singer, bassist, and producer Adeline kicks off the new year with the release of “Whisper My Name.” Adeline draws on a unique blend of funk, R&B, and soul influences to create her own groove-inflected sound, accompanied by an atmospheric COLORS Studios debut performance where she displays her smooth vocals, stunning bass guitar work, and infectious vibe.
Cryogeyser - Angry
Los Angeles-based three-piece band Cryogeyser released their highly anticipated sophomore album titled Love Is Land at the conclusion of 2020. “Angry” is a standout track off of Love Is Land, filled with a reverb-soaked guitar and a driving baseline. The song is a hazy emotional ballad about impulsive behavior and making the wrong choices.
Wilby - Bad
“Bad” is the debut single from singer-songwriter Maria Crawford, aka Wilby. The track is a perfect introduction into Wilby’s airy vocals and memorable hooks; her lyrics poetic, yet very relatable. During the present moment we all need music that can give us a sense of relief and cheerfulness, even for a few minutes, and this track does just that.
Thouxanbanfauni - Outside
Thouxanbanfauni and Wheezy have collaborated on a new banger right at the beginning of the new year. The bass-heavy synth over trap production on “Outside” makes the track irresistible and addicting. Thouxanbanfauni’s delivery is always filled with energy, and this track just proves that the rapper doesn’t miss.
Tempest - Sorry To Say
Emerging artist Tempest entered the scene when she released three strong singles in 2020. The latest of the three, “Sorry To Say,” is a melodic track that showcases Tempest’s flowy vocals and production by De$po, Louie Lastic and Jay James. Featured on Apple Music’s Breaking R&B and New R&B playlists,Tempest, already generating a lot of buzz, has a lot more to come.
Daniel Price - Dayjob
Daniel Price’s music is the type of music that captivates the listener immediately. “Dayjob” is the standout track off of Price’s six track EP that dropped this week titled, Mirrored Youth. The 20-year-old, Boston-based, artist is responsible for the infectious production and creative lyrics that have the listeners hooked. Be sure to check out the rest of the project to hear more of Price’s captivating sound.
Yajin - Park
“Park” is the latest release from artist Yajin. The ambient, electronic single shows off the artist’s haunting vocals and versatile production skills, while touching on themes of judgement, and narrow-minded criticism, and how freeing it can be when we step into an environment with no visible boundaries.
Mere Raj - Touch
Fresh off of his first two singles, South Carolina artist Mere Raj is only just getting started. “Touch,” the new single from the Fashionably Early artist, is filled with an ominous high-pitched vocal, with synths and lucious instrumental that create a unique, enthralling sound. As the twenty-three year old continues to develop his craft as a producer, writer and performer, he has established himself as an artist to watch.