Following his appearance at Apple’s launch event for Apple Music, Drake has today released his new video “Energy” on the service. The video features Drake mimicking a host of stars including Barack Obama, Oprah, Lebron James, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and Justin Beiber. “Energy” is taken from If You’re Reading Continue Reading
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Tink – Million (Video)
Hotly tipped rapper and singer Tink’s linked up with mentor Timbaland, for new single “Million”. The single has echo’s of 90’s RnB and features Timbaland’s trademark glitchy-skipping production and is quite reminiscent of Aaliyah’s work. “Million” is out now on iTunes, but strangely isn’t available in the UK. Directed by Continue Reading
Fekky – Way Too Much feat. Skepta (Video)
London rapper Fekky linked up with Boy Better Know’s Skepta for his Splurgeboys produced banger “Way Too Much”. The track his all the energy of Fekky’s “Still Sittin’ Here” mixed with the Grime vibe that Skepta brings. “Way Too Much” is out now on iTunes and Google Play, you can also Continue Reading
Kendrick Lamar – Alright (Video)
Kendrick Lamar’s new video, “Alright”, is almost as complex as To Pimp A Butterfly. The video mixes cameo appearances from his fellow TDE label mates Black Hippy, with metaphors like Kendrick walking on air highlights the recent race troubles too. This is a brilliant video, with it’s brilliance there for Continue Reading
Puff Daddy – Finna Get Loose (feat Pharrell)
P Diddy seems to constantly switch between his various aliases and he’s currently switched back to the name to which he used when releasing music in the 90s – Puff Daddy. The rapper/ producer premiered the song at last night’s BET Awards, where he also performed a greatest hits melody Continue Reading
Raury – Devil’s Whisper (Video)
Atlanta singer-songwriter and rapper Raury’s “Devil’s Whisper” is a sequel to his 2014 debut track “God’s Whisper”. It’s no surprise then that the video ends where the previous sang began, forming a direct connection between the two. The acoustic production and Raury’s harmonies are great, but it’s his last verse which Continue Reading
OverDoz. – Last Kiss (Video)
LA quartet OverDoz’s Pharrell assisted new single “Last Kiss” is today’s Song of The Day. It’s a brilliant upbeat Funk track, with a feel good vibe. “Last Kiss” is out now on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. Directed by Calmatic.
Big Sean – One Man Can Change The World ft. Kanye West and John Legend (Video)
Big Sean switched it up and went for the introspective-conscious feel for his new video “One Man Can Change The World”. The song features Kanye West and John Legend, but neither are actually in the video. It’s actually not a bad song, especially considering Big Sean made it. Definitely one of Continue Reading
Raury – Devil’s Whisper
“Devil’s Whisper” is the follow up to “God’s Whisper” which featured on Raury’s Indigo Child – one of the best mixtapes of 2014. As ever with Raury, there’s a mix of genres most notably Folk, Soul and Hip Hop which are blended together and pulled off in a way which only Continue Reading
Ghostpoet – Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me (Video)
Ghostpoet’s never been a typical artist, opting for a vocal style that sits between singing and rapping but isn’t quite either. New video “Sorry My Love, It’s You Not Me” is another interesting release from the artist, with parts of it appearing to have glitches – which gives it a Continue Reading