MUST LISTEN 120
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 Samuel Petra, Jon Vinyl, and Tommy Genesis.
R&B singer/songwriter, Jon Vinyl releases his stirring new track “Entice Me.” The track illuminates another side of the Toronto native’s romantic life, where he embodies newfound, arousing energy. With its eloquent songcraft and Vinyl’s impassioned delivery, the new single instantly captivates listeners as Vinyl presents an enticing proposal in his relationship.
The internet’s alt-pop princess PinkPantheress releases her long-awaited track “Picture In My Mind” alongside Sam Gellaitry. The track marries PinkPantheress’s signature vocals with Gellaitry’s electronic influence to make for an addictive summer treat.
Indie maverick JAWNY returns with his energetic new single, “strawberry chainsaw.” A breezy, lively slice of guitar-pop, the song encapsulates both the sweet and sinister sides of love. “strawberry chainsaw” is an exuberant mix of sun-kissed guitars and JAWNY’s warm rasp that’s meant to evoke both the pleasure and pain of romance.
The award-winning, Taipei-based but New York-raised popstar, R&B singer, actress, and creative artist 9m88 (pronounced "Jo-m-Baba") released her sophomore album 9m88 Radio via her label Jazz Baby Co. and Waves Collective. Gliding freely between genres, 9m88 digs deep into the psyche of a young woman in the modern world.
20-year-old left-centered pop artist Samuel Petra returns with his latest EP, MONOTONE. The project comes from a place of nostalgia while swinging between feelings of love, destruction, and disappointment.
Destroy Lonely finally drops his highly anticipated, viral snippets-galore project, NO STYLIST. The 21-year-old rapper hasn’t stopped his ongoing parade to success, with his popularity growing by the day, songs like “TURNINUP” caters to his loyal fan base as Lonely continues to express himself via his elastic vocals, video-game synths, and inborn mystique, using charisma to craft an eccentric soundtrack for his generation.
Canadian rapper & singer Tommy Genesis teams up with critically acclaimed producer Charlie Heat for their collaborative EP, worlds on fire. The fetish rapper confidently struts on a slick dance beat on standout track “american boy”; the perfect combination of deep house and disco that will have you on the dance floor all night long.
Critically acclaimed artist and producer Azanti releases his self-titled EP alongside a striking visual for his single, “Gettin’ Hot.” The funky afrobeats offering is a glorious summer-ready dancefloor filler with amapiano leanings, driven by Azanti’s catchy flow, wordplay and delivery, and production from burgeoning beatsmith Ramoni.