W.Y.W. (What You Want/Right Here) is a new single from artist Evin Gibson. This smooth track blends elements of pop, R&B and soul. Studio quality production, brings the song to life with an impressively clear and loud mix. The synth-driven beat has a nice bounce to it. Even listening to this jam while I was dead tired in the middle of the night made me feel like dancing a little bit. Evin has a very fluid delivery, and his voice has a nice range. You can definitely feel the energy and emotion when he sings. He also makes good use of backing vocal layering to add a bit of harmonic richness and complexity to the track. This is solid pop songwriting that’s hits all the marks for its target genre. Evin is currently signed with SANS entertainment, so be on the lookout for his upcoming projects.

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http://www.twitter.com/evingibson
http://www.evingibson.com
https://music.apple.com/us/album/w-y-w-what-you-want-right-here-single/1526896546

YOURS TRULY is a new EP from hip hop artist, Sxee Finesse. Featuring an ambient, entrancing back beats, these songs promote a chill and contemplative vibe. As far as the delivery, Sxee Finesse has a mellow yet flawless flow. His moniker is actually appropriate, as he raps with a delicate finesse. His voice is just naturally smooth and softspoken. There’s nothing abrasive about it at all. A couple of the tracks contain guest performers like Trill Will and SMG-Gear. They manage to add another dimension to the songs they appear on while seamlessly integrating with the album’s atmospheric tone. The lyrics are reflective and highly imaginative. There’s a lot more detail and specificity than you typically find in mainstream hip hop. I’ve listened to thousands of hip hop releases, and Sxee Finesse has come up with metaphors and anecdotal similes I’ve never hear before. The lyrics in LUH WAYNE are particularly memorable. As an album, YOURS TRULY demonstrates that Sxee Finesse has carved out a niche for himself and maintains the artistic discipline to consistently stick with it.

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https://open.spotify.com/album/6sXlQB5SFK4I6P4lN6CIbT?si=iGQ1VOYvTBqNGVke0eczyg

His Name is Wibby White is a new EP from Miami-based artist, Wibby White. Wibby has been in the game a long time and is a bit of an underground pop icon, with releases (including vinyl) dating back to the early nineties. His latest musical endeavor blends elements of synthpop and disco to create an invigoratingly groovy sound. The recording has a rich, melodic fullness that’s hard to find in other contemporary pop releases. Wibby White gives a lively and dynamic performance, his voice just brimming with vitality. This is disco, as raw and authentic as it gets. The backing music features some incredible retro synths, straight out of an episode of Buck Rogers or Battlestar Galactica dance scene. The songs themselves have a pureness and sincerity to them as Wibby White’s vocals are fueled by unrestricted passion. A name like “Wibby White” has a built in star quality to it, exactly like something you’d find on a obscure classic record. His Name is Wibby White is a fresh new album from a living indie legend.

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https://www.instagram.com/therealwibbywhite

Championship Ring is a new single from hip hop artist, Santa Sallet. I don’t even know where to begin. This song is so pimp tight. It just rules. Combined with a beat that’s both minimalist and futuristic, Santa Sallet’s vocals take center stage and represent the real story here. The best way to describe his delivery is that it’s like an audiobook cassette narration in rap form. His clever, poetic lyrics and natural storytelling ability absolutely steal the show. There are a few really choice lines in this song, (that I’m not going to repeat here but which you’ll know when you hear them). This guy plays it mild and mellow, but he really can rap. Just as importantly though, he has his own distinctive style. A lot of rappers make that claim, but in this case it’s actually true. Championship Ring is a memorable song, and Santa Sallet is an artist to watch.

For more info:

http://www.santasallet.com/

https://song.link/V6pChfcRcN4xF

Ker-Blam! is a new single from artist, Romano. The song features a piano and synth-driven beat that maintains a consistent suspense and subtly brooding vibe throughout. Romano’s delivery is straightforward, deliberate and methodical. Rapping at a moderate-to-quick pace, he demonstrates excellent flow and timing. His deep voice contains an intensity that brings the listener to attention. What’s most noticeable though is that he raps for long periods of time without breaks. When this guy’s on a roll, he doesn’t come up for air. In terms of content, not a single second of this track is wasted. True to its title, Ker-Blam! packs quite a blast for its brief 1:42 runtime. The beat slowly transforms into an delightfully ambient, ethereal musical over the course of the song. Ultimately, this is a loaded single that’s brimming with youthful energy. I recommend listening to this jam on a loop for the full effect, or if you happened to blink the first time around.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOJcs8GwvetvSRsOY0ld2g

Produced by Tory Vee and presented by Diamond Nation LLC, Too Long is a new single from artist, G-Rant. The production on this track is polished and mainstream friendly. While it’s loaded with pop appeal, from a content standpoint this song is touchingly sentimental and deals with the tragedy of losing one’s mother. Too Long is musically vibrant yet somber at the same time. G-Rant’s performance is sincere and his presentation is pure professionalism.

This tender song will tug at your heartstrings a bit. I highly recommend checking out the video also for the full experience. It’s very well made, and the image is high quality (hi-def!). The visual component to G-Rant’s expressive delivery enhances the emotional impact of the song. This is a solid single, and G-Rant has made it for all the right reasons.

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Follow @G_Rant3333 @diamondnationstudios

https://song.link/jj7frh25zjprv

Jeff Hardyy (feat. Ace Young & Tezza Baretta) is a new single from hip hop artist, Justin Case Rapping Grandpa. Justin describes himself as a “real grandpa who raps.” Apparently he was homeless 5 years ago before slowly climbing to where he is today. Though he definitely has a sense of humor, his music is not a novelty bit. He definitely has some legit skills, and you’d never guess he’s a grandpa from his performance, which is virile and brimming with vitality. His delivery is charismatic, and his voice asserts a rather commanding presence. You just get the sense that this guy is ready to handle biz at all times. As a song, Jeff Hardyy has a fresh and funky beat. Both Ace Young & Tezza Baretta triangulate the track powerfully with their distinguishing performances. They all have great musical synergy together, and you can tell they really had a ball making this track. Their vocals blend cohesively, and each rapper gets his moment to shine. Justin Case Rapping Grandpa has an audiobook out as well. Be sure to check out the link to the upcoming concert below if you are going to be in the Wilmington, NC area.

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https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2238069/octoberfest-jam–wilmington-hannah-block-historic-usocommunity-arts-centerthalian-assoc

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WIWcMK2YDV1IrK2LcG9cew

On Fire is a recent single from artist, Nathan Sloan. The song appears on his independent EP, Peter. What’s immediately notable about this track is that it contains some of the best vintage guitar tones I’ve ever heard. I used to work in the amplification and high end audio industry, and I’ve seen people spend tens of thousands of dollars attempting to achieve this kind of sonic goodness. On Fire also features some sparkling synths and crisp bass. The mix has a robust and rich fullness while retaining a compact, minimalist quality to it.

Nathan’s vocals are dynamic and he sings rather well. His delivery is fluid and stylish, with a little bit of old school indie flavor. He reminds me a bit of some of the better vocalists in late 90s and early 2000s garage revival bands like The Strokes. His performance is emotive yet also confident. The recording itself has a clean, analog sound. The whole thing is just very professional. Keep your eyes peeled for Nathan Sloan’s upcoming multi-genre EP, Beretta. Inspired by the loss of his friend Shwan to police brutality, his latest project apparently includes appearances by legends like Lil B The Based God, Luscious Duncan and Thrashkitten (Sooper Swag Project).

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Other Side is a new single from Montreal-based artist, Kaylee Patterson. This avant garde indie pop track is beautifully melodic. The afflicted sentimentality and tender charm in her vocals will instantly endear you to Kaylee. She has one of those softly assertive voices that seems built for indie. This music is artistic pop with mainstream appeal, in the spirit of cited influences like Lana Del Rey, Alexandra Savior and Leonard Cohen. It combines organic acoustic guitars with ambient, ethereal synths to create a bright and entrancing sound. Ultimately though, it’s her singing that’s responsible for the emotional magic in this recording, especially where harmonies are employed to enhance the effect of her vocals. Kaylee initially got into making music as an outlet to deal with relationship struggles and heartbreak. The expressive sincerity in this song is off the charts. Other Side just feels so real. Kaylee Patterson manages to achieve what most contemporary pop artists fail to do. She has successfully harnessed the power of high quality production without compromising the sensitivity and poetic substance of her song.

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My Castle is a new single from Belo Horizonte-based band, Dodelle. The group describes their sound as “independent authorial rock.” Felipe Fleury and Marcela do Valle are also credited with working on the production of this particular release. My Castle features some excellent guitar work. The tones are warm and crisp, while the playing style is bold and assertive. Vocalist Julie Vasconcelos delivers a charismatic performance. She sings well and delivers her lines with stylish flair. Production quality is top-tier, with a crystal clear mix treating us to maximum sonic quality. This track will really get you amped up, as it feels like you’re listening to it on a cranked up, high end stereo. It’s incredibly catchy and just rocks. My favorite parts of the song are when the backing vocals yell “castle!” I highly recommend the video as well, which is professionally filmed, well choreographed and features some of the coolest settings and visual props you’ll ever see in a music vid. This jam is a hit.

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