Downbeat is a new single from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Trynket. Originally, she is from the islands of Cebu, Philippines. Trynket has developed a growing cult following with her genre crossing music. She has been working diligently for the past two years in the studio, where she has slowly began to incorporate soul and hip hop into her recordings, which had previously been primarily synth-driven.

This latest track, features a stylish, futuristic beat, with eloquent synths. It combines elements of retro-80s quality with 90s rhythm and a full, rich sound. The production quality is excellent. From a sonic standpoint this is about as good as you can get. The backing music is actually clearer and better than what you hear in most major label pop songs. Trynket’s vocals are ultimately what bring everything to life. Her voice is absolutely entrancing. She has a unique and captivating cadence in her delivery, and there’s an exotic, subtly tropical quality in her tone. This song is basically cutting edge synthpop with a hint of R&B flair. This song is ready for prime time and belongs on the charts.

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https://linktr.ee/trynketmusic
https://trynketmusic.com/home

Gotta Make It is a new single from hip hop artist, Jak Frawst. It’s not as if you can really go wrong with a moniker like that, but in this case Jak Frawst’s latest jam is indeed awesome. It was produced by JAZ-O, under the Werkshop Music LLC banner. The track re-captures the spirit of 90s golden age hip hop, with its modest pacing and larger than life sound. The backing beat is deep, blending surreal elements of magic and fantasy with a crisp, robust rhythm. I’ve reviewed a lot of hip hop songs this year which have had excellent backing music. This one ranks up there with the best.

For his part, Jak Frawst maintains a charismatic vocal presence, with that casual, old school delivery style that will always be supreme. He lists Run-DMC and LL Cool J as being among his influences, yet he manages to draw from his inspirations while not simply emulating them. He has established his own distinct style. Jak Frawst’s upcoming EP, Trials and Triumphs is slated to be released soon. Stay tuned for his upcoming projects, which include musical collaborations with Sammy Davis Jr.’s son, Women’s D-League B-ball, and others.

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Beaten but Not Dead is a new single from Swedish melodic rock group, Pressure. The band’s name stems from idea of embracing and overcoming the “pressures” that people face in their daily struggles. Sound wise, the group’s influences include artists like Sabaton, Bon Jovi, Raubtier and Mimikry. Beaten but Not Dead blends elements of hard rock and metal to create a kind of anthem of resilience.

As the title suggests, the song promotes the spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity. Much like coal can produce diamonds, pressure can transform humans into something more powerful. While the pacing is modest, the impact is thunderous, and the song rocks. The production has excellent clarity, and the performances are musically competent. I listened to the English version, but the track is available in Swedish as well. Hot off the presses, Beaten but Not Dead was released officially on Oct 1st (today).

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Oriental Inspirations is a new song from Italian hang drum and handpan musician, Fabio Bevere. The music combines an organic, hypnotic rhythm with ambient sounds to create an ethereal, contemplative atmosphere. There’s an exotic quality to the track, which mentally transports us to nature inspired parts of the world. This is great music for meditation, but it is more on the powerful and awe-inspiring side than for relaxation. The beat is quietly intense and energizing. The song is impressive even at its most minimalist points, as the rhythm is mathematically perfect, and this is most apparent when it takes center stage in the mix. Oriental Inspirations maintains a spiritually satisfying and slightly mysterious vibe throughout. The song is excellent from a technical perspective and intellectually it is thought provoking.

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Fatties In the Club is a new single from Minnesota-based artist, YNG Brady. This up and coming performer has a number of releases under his belt and is set to publish his EP/first mixtape. His recent single Fatties In the Club offers fans a tantalizing taste of what’s to come. The song blends elements of country and hip hop, and (as you can probably tell by the title) incorporates plenty of humor as well. Please note that while this particular jam is largely a “joke” track, YNG Brady also does chill rap and hard rap songs that are of a more serious nature and isn’t limited to this particular style. What makes this song work is that he parodies all sorts of recognizable country and redneck cliches (“covered up in muck,” “hop in my truck” etc) yet combines them with a reverence for plus-size women.

The lyrics are made catchy by the vocal delivery and structure. I would actually say that I could see this song going viral (and the artist attracting some hate mail from humorless people) just from the title alone. It’s definitely one of those “stupid” songs that everyone loves to sing along with, which is exactly what its intended to be. Musically, YNG Brady demonstrates some excellent songwriting ability. If you check out some of his more straightforward songs like Too Many you’ll find that he’s a genuinely versatile performer and can produce “legit” works when he feels like it. This guy is super fun and talented. I have no doubt that his upcoming EP will be good.

For more info:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmQgph4IAYkMGktT9BHVr
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yng-brady/1504574887

https://soundcloud.com/yngbrady/fatties-in-the-club-feat-big-rig

NO HOOK is a new single from MOKO FOURLOKO, a hip hop artist based in the iconic Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, NY. The track features an intense and attention grabbing synth intro, and MOKO FOURLOKO quickly gets right into the action. He has a frantic-paced, no-nonsense delivery that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the duration of the song (which also incorporates the talents of Rikothereaper and London Glo). The flow of all participants is on point. NO HOOK is only two-minutes and sixteen seconds long but manages to pack in a lot of heat. The synth-driven backing has a powerful vibe, like that of an action sequence in a horror or urban adventure movie. This is a solid single, with robust performances that don’t waste a moment of their allotted time.

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Broken is a new single from Hayward, California-based artist, Yhung.Sammy. With his latest song having already nearly hit 20k views on Youtube, Yhung.Sammy is quickly establishing himself as one of the primary up and coming artists in the city of Hayward. Musically, Broken isn’t easy to classify, as it blends elements of hip hop, pop, emo, chillwave and various other genres. Featuring some slick guitar riffs, an ambient beat, vocal layering and a rap interlude, the song manages to pack a satisfying sound variety and complete narrative into its brief, two-minute runtime. The ambiance is mellow and—as the title suggests—the lyrics express an endearing level of emotional openness. Yhung.Sammy has released several singles already, just in 2020. If he keeps releasing notably creative music at this prolific pace, not only Hayward but the rest of California may begin to take notice.

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Petra is a new single from 23-year-old French speaking composer, Ray Chillout. He specializes in EDM/ambient house music and began his music career in 2019. Ray also created the #petrachallenge on Tik Tok, in relation to his song, Petra. It has amassed 2 million views on the platform.

Musically speaking, the song is impressive and I must admit I enjoy the style much more than “standard” house music. The beat has a bouncy, retro-futuristic quality. It actually reminds me of 80s synth-pop, with its emotional intensity and polished, action oriented sound. The female vocals are soft, mesmerizing and have an avant-garde edge. Petra definitely captures the urban nightlife ambiance with all its intimate, hypnotic energy and shadowy, uncertain atmosphere. This is a very high quality release. It’s hard to even believe that Ray Chillout has only been making music professionally since 2019. If I hadn’t known, I would have assumed this came from an established independent or major label. With this song making the rounds on Tik Tok and other social media sites, it won’t be long before it becomes widely recognizable among people of a certain age.

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https://soundcloud.com/raychillout/petra

See It Thru is a new single from hip hop artist, Chito Boii. He cites Trill Will as being a mentor and was inspired by artists like Boosie, Webbie, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, e40, and 2pac. The song is essentially an anthem of struggle, hard work and perseverance, as overcoming obstacles in life and “seeing things through” seem to animate the artist’s passions. Chito has an intense and no-nonsense delivery style. He comes across as very focused and determined. The backing music has a fresh, “chimy” rhythm, and the bass is crisp. I was only listening to this on my laptop, but I could tell if this jam was cranked up in the car, the beat would have a cozy boom to it. Family is obviously very important to Chito and the center of his struggle. He refers to the music he makes as being “pain music,” not painful to listen to obviously but more along the lines of facing, dealing with and overcoming pain. See It Thru is motivational, passionate and well-produced.

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https://twitter.com/chitoboii
https://www.instagram.com/chitoboii/

Wanna Fly is a new single from Fox in Oil, a singer/songwriter based in a small corner of northern Russia. this groovy, dynamic and retro-futuristic track has an energizing bounce and tantalizing pop flavor. The synth-driven musical backing blends elements of R&B, future-disco and pop to create a stylish and satisfying sound. The mix is rich and melodic. Fox in Oil is also a highly skilled vocalist, and when she belts out the lyrics she reveals the true power-level of her voice. This isn’t your typical, generic and light pop song. It’s actually kind of electrifying. With a song titled Wanna Fly one would expect that listening to this jam would induce a state of euphoria, and on that account it certainly delivers. This is a solid and worthy single, with global appeal. There’s a lot of talent here.

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