Almost a week after Drake first released his first Meek Mill diss track “Charged Up”, Meek has finally responded. He has just released “Wanna Know” which was produced Jhalil Beats And Swizz Beatz and features Quentin Miller’s rumoured reference track for “Know Yourself”. Besides that and a weird claim that Drake, Continue Reading
Songs
Drake – Back To Back Freestyle (Meek Mill Diss)
Last week Meek Mill made claims that, “(Drake) don’t write his own raps!” on twitter. Meek Mill claimed that the verse Drake provided for “R.I.C.O.” was written by a rapper named Quentin Miller (QM). He has worked with Drake in the past and has songwriting credits on Drake’s recent mixtape Continue Reading
Chet Faker – 1998 (feat. Banks)
LA singer songwriter Banks joins for the remix/ updated version of “1998”. The song which features on Chet’s 2014 debut album Built on Glass has already had a number of remixes from the likes of Nick Murphy and András Morning. Rather than changing the production, which is brilliant, this version adds Banks Continue Reading
Maja Francis – Last Days of Dancing (Kretsen Remix)
Swedish producer, Kretsen has remixed fellow Swede Maja Francis’ (pronounced Ma-ya Fran-sis) debut single “Last Days of Dancing”. Kretsen’s remix lifts the song from its atmospheric synth pop roots and gives it a bit more life with a bouncy-more joyful dance remix. “Kretsen’s “Last Days of Dancing Remix” is out Continue Reading
Johnson Orchid – Dance It Off
“Dance It Off” is the new single from London singer-songwriter Johnson Orchid and follows previous single “Girl”. The song is about letting go of troubles and enjoying the moment and centres around the story of a girl who wants to, “live in the moment and dance the night away, without Continue Reading
Lewis Del Mar – Memories
Photo Credit: Max Harwood “Memories” is the second track from Rockaway Beach, NY based duo Lewis Del Mar. The band make experimental guitar based pop, that will constantly surprise you. Debut track “Loud(y)” began with the lyrics, “can you please sit the fuck down,” and “Memories” is a jittery Indie number Continue Reading
Introducing Damien Ike
Damien Ike is an east London singer-songwriter, based in Shoreditch “via Hackney,” according to his soundcloud page. Even though he’s only released two tracks, the first of which was released in March 2015, he’s already already creating a sound that is truly his own. Debut track “Kingdom Come” has a Continue Reading
Playlist 2: July 2015
The second instalment of Best in New Music’s weekly playlist series is here. This week’s playlist includes a Song of The Day by Wiley, a new track from Drake, a reggae cover of Frank Ocean’s “Lost” by Major Lazer and MØ, rising singer Kiiara’s second release, a slow jam from Continue Reading
Disclosure – Omen feat. Sam Smith (Video)
Following their success on 2012 single “Latch”, Disclosure have linked up again with Sam Smith on new single “Omen”. The song has a bouncy UK Garage sound and is very reminiscent of the trio’s first collaboration “Latch”. “Omen” is released on July 28th and you can pre-order it now on iTunes and Continue Reading
Izzy Bizu – Give Me Love
South West London singer songwriter Izzy Bizu’s new single “Give Me Love” has the feel of a classic soul record and the freshness of something released today. The singer is influenced by greats like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Amy Winehouse and Adele and that is evident to see on the song. Continue Reading