MUST LISTEN 108
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 Aitch, Jordan Occasionally, and Diz.
Aitch shares his evocative new single & video, “1989.” Built on the irresistible hook from The Stone Roses’ iconic single “Fools Gold”, the track is a clever juxtaposition of two prominent musical eras, a bridge joining Manchester old and new, a twin celebration of the city’s auspicious storytelling past and thrilling future.
Lizzie Berchie announces herself to the world with the soul-nourishing single “Pass Time”, her debut taken from the forthcoming EP, Under The Sun. It’s an introduction to a singer who effortlessly delivers captivating and dreamlike vocals straight from the soul. The track features a verse from rapper Kofi Stone, whose wordplay floats on top of the percussion and bass to create a collaboration that just feels right.
Jordan Occasionally
The Disco-Soul Pop-Dance singer is here to wow you with their incredible voice and sound. From Memphis, TN, the Non-Binary Pop artist is sure to bring you to another dimension with their incredible voice and storytelling on their latest hit, “Lie, Lie, Lie.”
The 20-year-old Portland, Oregon native isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. Through her enthralling vocals, genreless singer/songwriter Selina captures your thoughts, letting you feel that she is present with you. For her latest single “16” Selina looks back at her 16-year-old self and all that she’s been through, now at 20 looking to speak her truth.
Diz is a Hip-Hop and jazz musician who has an abstract sound and is currently studying at Berklee College of music. Along with Diz's likeness to conceptual art, he uses lots of raw emotion in his voice and flow. Diz loves to experiment with diverse sounds, opening up what's going on inside his mind; he takes you on a rollercoaster ride on his latest album, ULTRA.VIOLET.
The 23-year-old singer/rapper from Watsonville, CA, has a blend of Funk and Hip-Hop with a flair for Neo-Soul fusion. Kabwasa is trying to bring back the “HUAH” in Hip-Hop, where old-school rappers would start off their rhymes; His latest single “Westside funk” pays homage to his hometown Watsonville CA, to get funky. however, Kabwasa wants you to get up and feel the funk within you and get those feet tapping and grooving.
Like a flowing river, DaVionne has a calm and relaxing voice. This Capricorn Augusta, GA, artist can be heard singing her truth about what she wants and doesn’t want especially with her latest EP “Feels So Good.” Allow DaVionne to be the artist whose songs you send to your crush, letting them know what’s up.
Asha Imuno has a sound that fits all seasons and all moods. Especially the Alan Warhol collaboration on his latest, “C’mon,” sounds like a summer day trip with friends slurping down slushies, chewing on snacks, and good vibes.