RE UP - THE RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO FEATURING [@ZINOVINCI], [@IAMBINAOFFICIAL], [@KHALILMADOVI] AND MORE
This week has been stacked to the brim with good music. Buckle in, it's a little bit of a long Re Up this week but the new releases were just too good to not include them all.
Zino Vinci - Filth
https://open.spotify.com/track/1U2WGdxYan1IYc70bY4jXJ?si=ac8d3593673743f6
Zino Vinci's best single to date, 'Filth' is smooth and poetic. His slick cadence glides on top of the ambience in the production as the Kendrick Lamar influence remains heavy, Zino remains an exquisite storyteller as he flips between rapping and singing.
Chrissy Day - Understatement
https://open.spotify.com/track/7hEDWqMavurq5yAb73TL9H?si=e12385f036d94fab
The silky tones of Chrissy Day's vocals combined with her singing flow create a vibe like no other as she details a toxic relationship that feels too good to give up. It's sultry and soft, complimented by gorgeous riffs and runs.
Kali Claire, Jaz Karis - I Want You
https://open.spotify.com/track/6n2ZiEOuR5TtRqiriKCJfH?si=02f163048b9d4013
R&B princesses, Kali Claire and Jaz Karis team up on this smooth, Afro R&B inspired melody. Their gorgeous vocals will melt your heart. It's an ode to your significant other, press play to remind them how much you love them.
Esther Durin - Tethered
https://open.spotify.com/track/62KUB6CL3gkuEMKsyjfiKz?si=f030b53130d6481b
Esther Durin graces this Afrobeats-inspired instrumental with her harmonious vocals. She makes her previous lover aware that it's his loss while incorporating gospel on the hook with choir-like harmonies.
Mya K - Other Side
https://open.spotify.com/track/0XQCSeMewgwRdAUiZlMdFB?si=95ea16139ec54c10
Mya K's latest is thrillingly enchanting in production while her seductive vocals begin to hypnotise you upon first listen. The distortion on her vocals adds to the futuristic atmosphere.
Shay Lia - SOLO
https://open.spotify.com/track/5UXbiwymPFSqbVhDefIeB7?si=04b5718810cb47c7
Incorporating Lover's Rock, Shay Lia returns with a gorgeous single. Addressing lack of consistency in situationships, she rides the melody with her ethereal vocals.
Amie Blu, Humble The Great - grab my coat
https://open.spotify.com/track/70E5FUYrP0kbw34jqKLEMI?si=19c5a5ff78444231
Amie Blu and Humble the Great's indie pop-fused introspective new tune is an ode to wanting to escape from life when it gets tough. Their harmonies create a perfect balance that drifts across the upbeat instrumentation that juxtaposes the sentiment of the song.
Kamal. - people don't change (demo)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2OJJWhzn60YtiMoTFYLtMN?si=e8c5bfbe17df4d4d
Kamal.'s gentle vocals and the spiralling acoustic guitar on his latest are gonna have you in your feelings for a bit. His lyricism is phenomenal, he's pouring his heart out about a girl in the most eloquent of ways.
BINA. - Just Like Her Father
https://open.spotify.com/track/4CdlBxaStYMMIQTsA8jFDk?si=8434f80951a94c24
BINA.'s rich vocals float across the instrumentation as her charming lyricism graces the subtle funk-laced bassline. Her hazey sound is perfect for summer.
Archy Moor - Don't Send For Your Dogs
https://open.spotify.com/track/7EphiZg9BolUZJwVpC97dp?si=ceca66dbeb5f46ac
Archy Moor's mellow cadence combined with the ambient production on this track is equal parts soothing and punchy. He speaks on how sometimes people don't reciprocate what you do for them, encouraging people to assess the relationships they have with others.
Maniko - You Make Me Feel
https://open.spotify.com/track/2QafzP6MmoZs0Ltsr33W88?si=222d152dd53447a6
Magnetic house track by Maniko is sure to get your summer started. If you're a fan of Kaytrnada you're going to love this one.
Zuko Rosemeid - Off The Map
https://open.spotify.com/track/2w9chBuLgfP4dANdRBfW6T?si=22e73e108a9c41f1
Zuko Rosemeid returns with the wickedest flow over production that takes from classical music and drill. Accompanied by a catchy hook, if you're looking for something new from UK underground rap to listen to - this is the one.
sbk - BRUDDAS DEM
https://open.spotify.com/track/77WUCD2IDmO3qBlLIOm6Gy?si=beec6c00428b427c
Gritty rapper, sbk is back with another hit. His flow is choppier this time round, complementing the brash instrumental.
Khalil Madovi - ACT II: A COLD HEARTED CONTINUUM EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/19e1otgj6UcamiyBBmdsHt?si=nRTw9HsRSui0XN0_4MKwSg
R&B vocals on genre-bending production has never been delivered so exquisitely. Khalil Madovi rides every intricate beat with ease. Definitely someone to keep your eye on this summer!
tendai. - three.two
https://open.spotify.com/album/6JMCMfH2YGYMphPt3jUxEt?si=KlTgzKTBQzyp55yYosGSIw
Following up from three.one, tendai.'s given us the next chapter in his story. He's encapsulated his raw feelings within the fun, woozy production.
Libianca - Jah
https://open.spotify.com/track/5em888nSVKmO5gWLR3vFb6?si=d6a19b5404e842f2
Libianca combines R&B, Afrobeats and Gospel for her latest track. She touches on people in her life that she's had to walk away from and how she's decided to choose herself, singing in her smooth, rich tone.
PHABO - Don't Get Too Cozy (Album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3fGURvjAC7mZz3nMfPRRBI?si=KSo3CzlDT_2l2UOHm7CgTQ
PHABO's take on R&B is top-tier, striking the right balance between nostalgia and modernity. His latest album details his journey to find real love and enlightment. His smooth vocals are both seductive and bound to get you in your feels.
Finn Foxell - TYSON
https://open.spotify.com/track/341gRwF2amC0B8Ow2K2ION?si=00cc59df0b9d4976
If you put punk, drum and bass and rap in a blender this is what you'd get. With high energy from the jump, Finn Foxell's latest track packs more than just a punch.
Kota The Friend, Samm Henshaw - Barcelona
https://open.spotify.com/track/04hxf6171aKFM67gNkOfKt?si=bd04d8682cf74dfc
Kota The Friend and Samm Henshaw dropped this tune full of summery vibes detailing the finer things in life. It's fun, it's funky, it feels like summer. Both artists' rap flows on the track are impeccable, as is the catchy hook.
Amindi - Green House
https://open.spotify.com/track/6BEfZGkhBNjnK9idfUv7hw?si=ce9d51adf79f4d0e
Amindi's latest offering feels like an elite state of tranquillity. The piano on the track is just as soul-soothing as her voice sings about her hopes and dreams.
Ragz Originale - pay ur bills
https://open.spotify.com/track/1G3onwb5hFsUifaJQIXb8e?si=4520a62eafc148a2
Ragz Originale is back with yet another stellar single off of his upcoming album, Bare Sugar. The breezy track consists of sultry vocals, alluring lyrics and silky female backing vocals.
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