Ashoka is a hip-hop and rhythm and blues artist from Rockland County, New York. “Right There” was written and performed by Ashoka, and was produced by 1995. The song is a bright, cheerful anthem privy to Ashoka’s soaring vocals and some grainy, nostalgic artwork. The song is now streaming everywhere on KDM Collective. Follow Ashoka Twitter Instagram Continue reading Ashoka swings “Right There” like a pendulum | #Music

Born and raised on the west-side of Rochester, New York, Mister Novela‘s calm, enunciated delivery and ear for production make “Like Me”, a song featuring Nicole Sakura Watson off his last album Present, an instant favorite over here as our summer wanes on into the fall. Mister Novela gets into the song with the first verse with a water-like flow before slowing it down for some staccato action between the rapping. Nicole Sakura Watson gives the song depth, and the way her vocals fade out into the production on her second and last verse is the missing ingredient. If these … Continue reading Mister Novela links with Nicole Sakura Watson for “Like Me” | #Music

Blackbear‘s artist Snoozegod has just released “Sometimes Time Don’t Heal,” featuring vocalist Joci Oye. Written by Phillip Eric Connley and Wyatt Johnson, the song is now streaming everywhere on Snoozegod. Labeled under pop in genre, it’s a slow-burning number that recalls a West-coast lulled drawl a la Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast. Follow Snoozegod Twitter Instagram Continue reading Snoozegod features Joci Oye on “Sometimes Time Don’t Heal” | #Music

Nate Runnur has one of the most distinct-sounding (read: literally) sounding voices in rap today. The cadence on many of his songs recalls days of yesteryear, when rappers felt every syllable and you felt it too. There is also some slight Dom Kennedy influence. The 6-song EP is now streaming everywhere on Runnurs Club Records. Travel is explored as a consistent them on the project, as evidenced by tracks “Cali Girl Frstyl,” “Germany, Italy,” and “Int’l Runnur”. Follow Nate Runnur Twitter Instagram Continue reading Nate Runnur – Flavors Vol. 1 EP | #Music

Rex Evans was born to Debra Killings, an American singer and bass guitarist notable for extensive session and background vocal work for LaFace Records and Rowdy Records-based artists such as TLC, Monica and OutKast. Born and raised in Atlanta, Rex Evans is moving fast when it comes to music while putting quality over quantity. His new song “That’s Right”, now streaming on Sosovisions Records, was produced by BT and written by Rex Evans himself. The song finds Rex Evans in a contemplative, grateful mood, at times intoning his voice to sound truly present, taking time to huff roses. Riki Prosper produced the artwork for the song. The … Continue reading PREMIERE: Rex Evans – “That’s Right” | #Music

Keenon Rush puts his versatility on display with his last two releases “Make Sense” and “Blackman.” The two are very different from each other, with only the signature cadence left to tie the two together. “Make Sense” was produced by Rex Evans, and “Blackman” was produced by Albert Pham and Vinny Fuego. Avery Robinson designed graphics for both songs. “Make Sense” and “Blackman” are now both streaming everywhere on MCLVII. Follow Keenon Rush Twitter Instagram Continue reading Keenon Rush releases two new gems | #Music

Summer Walker is back with a new single “Playing Games” produced by London On Da Track. Written by Anthony Robinson, Cameron Griffin, Kendall Roark Bailey, London Holmes and Summer Walker, “Playing Games” predates her new album Over It via LVRN/Interscope Records. After Drake jumped on her song “Girls Need Love,” Summer Walker’s presence was sort of stamped in the lane she creates within. Again, the singer reflects disdain for the extravagant and adoration for the simple in her music. She has become known for these sentiments. Even as she interpolates Say My Name by Destiny’s Child, she is wholly herself as … Continue reading Summer Walker releases “Playing Games” | #Music

Texas-based collective PNTHN portray themselves as unfazed cooks in the back of a busy restaurant in their Christo Can’t See-directed video for their new song, “Persona”. In 4:31, the kids draw back the curtain on what is still rather a fairly fresh energy in music. The song was written by dc4prez, divine s., Kenny Casanova and twohorizonra. The song was produced by Nephew Hesh and Por Vida. Now streaming everywhere on PNTHN R, the song was mixed by twohorizonra and mastered by Pe$o. Follow PNTHN Twitter Instagram Continue reading PNTHN gets busy in the kitchen with “Persona” | #Music

A Southern Florida kingpin, Fat Nick, has teamed up alongside the exuberant energy of Chicago’s platinum-selling artist Famous Dex for their new tune “PocketRocket.” The two enlisted Lil Mexico to work the production on this one and he came through with a beat hot enough to handle what these two trap music legends constantly have been bringing to the table. Anything with Dexter or Nicky means it’s going to have a one of a kind vitality, their union on “PocketRocket” is everything a fan of these two would want – an aggressive spirited, high-hat filled, bass boosting banger. Earlier this … Continue reading Fat nick and Famous Dex won’t let you down with their new single | #Music

Performed by Jiah and written by Tajiah Gary, “Fine” was produced by Danny Hajj, a producer and pianist most known for producing “Old Streets” by 2kbabysage. “Fine” is radio-ready. Jiah‘s vocals float atop the icy production and winds down with some pitched down vocals, keeping the whole thing to just 2:08, a practical recipe for replay purposes. The song is now streaming everywhere on Big Order Management. Follow Jiah Twitter Instagram Continue reading Jiah is calling it a season in “Fine” | #Music