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Sofia Karlberg and Discrete released a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “Hold My Love,” featuring TUSO
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Sofia Karlberg is a talented singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. Discrete (August Ramberg) is a multi-talented artist/producer from Stockholm, Sweden. Not too long ago, they released a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “Hold My Love,” featuring TUSO. The song speaks out to your lover to hold your love until you are ready. Saying that “I’m not ready but I will be one day, please wait for me.” Sofia Karlberg’s alluring vibe will capture your attention and the drive from Discrete’s production will tingle your feet to move.
“The journey of this EP started when I was contemplating what to do next, not only musically but in general with my life. The pandemic forced a lot of us to dig deep, ask ourselves questions we might not want to know the answers to, and to revalue our purposes. I realized I needed to stand on new grounds, so I decided to move to Berlin from my hometown Stockholm. Also, I wanted to invite all the different parts of my new city into this EP, the darkness, the fun, the love but mainly the diversity. It’s such a weird and unique city with plenty of room for everyone to be themselves in. And I hope that this collection of songs can give you just that feeling that there’s something for everyone, and that you’re all welcome into my world.” – Sofia Karlberg explained
‘Hold My Love’ contains a love-based narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Elderbrook, Tale Of Us, and Eli & Fur. The likable tune possesses rhythmic drum and edgy bass-laden instrumentation flavored with electro-pop, EDM, dance, and deep house elements. Furthermore, “Hold My Love” is the title track of Sofia Karlberg’s highly anticipated sophomore EP, which features her standout single, “Do It Again.”
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9m88 releases a wonderful music video for her “Love Is So Cruel” single
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9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”) is an award-winning, Taipei-based, but New York-raised, popstar, R&B singer, actress, and creative artist from Taiwan. Not too long ago, she released a wonderful music video for her “Love Is So Cruel” single featuring Arthur Moon.
“It’s a bittersweet song about two just-broken-up lovers who keep bumping into each other. They still have some feelings for each other, but not quite enough to fall in love again.” – 9m88 explained
‘Love Is So Cruel’ is about the strung-out ending of a relationship. The laid-back track contains a jazzy indie R&B groove courtesy of Arthur Moon’s production. Furthermore, “Love Is So Cruel” is featured on 9m88’s sophomore album, “9m88 Radio,” via her label, Jazz Baby Co., and Waves Collective. The project was crafted in collaboration with an international roster of musicians and producers like Oddisee (USA), Arthur Moon (USA), Silas Short (USA), StarRo (Japan), SUMIN (South Korea), and more.
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Piper 57 releases a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “Fake ID”
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Piper 57 is a rising singer-songwriter based in Berlin, Germany. Not too long ago, she released a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “Fake ID,” which describes Piper 57’s experience of letting go and starting a new life armed with experience. The song serves as a tool for a transitioning persona. The old, adapted self, reveals itself as a form of old externally controlled identity that Piper eventually breaks free of.
‘Fake ID’ contains a relatable narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora, and Julia Michaels. The high-energy tune possesses pulsing bass and thudding drum-laden instrumentation flavored with commercial and electro-pop elements. Furthermore, “Fake ID” is the title track of Piper 57’s five-track debut EP, which features the standout singles, “Money” and “Love Triangle Dramas.”
The EP marks the transition from an adjusted girl next door to I’m gonna break free from the chains to do things my way. The radical change provokes a hint against patriarchal beauty standards which are often met with a heterogeneous paradigm. Furthermore, the EP ramps up a compelling shift in Piper 57’s music and media presence.
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Kathy Sledge releases a wonderful cover of The Stylistics’ “You Are Everything” single
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Kathy Sledge (of Sister Sledge) is a Renaissance woman, singer-songwriter, author, producer, manager, and Grammy-nominated music icon. Not too long ago, she came together with The ElectraQueens to craft a stellar cover of The Stylistics’ “You Are Everything” single, with 100% of proceeds going to the Sound Mind Network.
‘You Are Everything’ cover is nothing short of amazing. The likable tune pays homage to the original with a more modern musical sensibility. Kathy Sledge’s soothing vocals sound amazing and background vocals by ElectraQueens take the song to a whole new level.
‘You Are Everything’ cover was produced by the legendary Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo in collaboration with Bobby Eli and written by Linda Creed and Thom Bell. David Uosikkinen plays the drums and Mitch Beer plays the bass. The piano was played by Daryll Robinson; Bobby Eli and Darnell Jordan played the guitar. The strings are played by Brian Fitsy; Jay Davidson and Robert Martin played the horns. Also, “You Are Everything” was recorded and mixed by Joe Nicolo and Tyler Nicolo at Studio 4, Joe’s Garage.
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Briana Piedra releases an appealing music video for her “It Was Always You” single
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Briana Piedra is a rising LA-based singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Not too long ago, she released an appealing music video for her “It Was Always You” single, which tells a heartfelt tale about a young woman who wishes her partner the best after he chooses another woman over her. Now, she’s messed up emotionally and experiencing mental anguish. Later, she tells her companion, “It was always you that had my heart, I let you fade away. But my mind keeps replaying everything that you were saying.”
“‘It Was Always You’ puts you in the mind of a girl who was experiencing rejection and remorse. But how do you admit how you truly feel when you’ve already come in second place? Feeling betrayed and isolated, she realized the only option left was to escape her darkness by finding her light again. This song takes you on a journey through anguish and self-discovery.” – Briana Piedra explained
‘It Was Always You’ contains a heartfelt narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Alina Baraz, Sabrina Claudio, and Snoh Aalegra. The emotional tune possesses thudding drum-laden instrumentation flavored with a warm indie R&B vibration. Furthermore, “It Was Always You” follows mildly on the heels of Briana Piedra’s previously released single, “Crave.”
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Bby Shea releases a lovely debut single, entitled, “Best Way”
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Bby Shea is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter/rapper from Brighton, England. Not too long ago, she released a lovely debut single, entitled, “Best Way,” produced by Pete Tyson and Connor Mullally.
“‘Best Way’ is a classic love song that focuses on being stuck in the dating stage. When I was younger, I always had this way of super over-romanticizing stuff and getting way over my head about it. But I could never quite express how I feel about someone directly to them. This song really embodies those emotions that I’ve felt where I just want to secure someone and make them mine without them feeling pressure from me and getting cold feet and running away. The descriptions used in ‘Best Way’ also nod to some of the cultures that I’m into (e.g. style, smoking, zodiacs, and the little things I see in my romantic interests). In summary, ‘Best Way’ perfectly describes the cute, sweet, and innocent initial dating phase and that I want to have something deeper than that.” – Bby Shea explained
Bby Shea encapsulates the sunny, warm vibes of a modern seaside town. The young artist grew up listening to Lauryn Hill, Sade, and Jean Grey. She quickly took to the microphone and emanated their strong female energy. After being heavily embedded in the Brighton scene, Bby Shea moved to London to study music and pursue her career. Now, she has formed a network of talented creatives to produce her signature sound as she navigates the topics in young modern love.
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REYSHA RAMI releases a sensational pop single, entitled, “Technicolor”
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REYSHA RAMI is an LA-based singer-songwriter from Minnesota. Not too long ago, she released a sensational pop single, entitled, “Technicolor,” a testament to the beauty of imagination, trial and error, and collaboration.
“‘Technicolor’ stands out to me as a song that gives you what you want to get out of it. Its production is dance, fun, and free; lyrically, though, it’s a sweet love song that could stand on its own as a ballad. We played around with this song so much since first making it in Spring 2021. It initially started with the chorus first. It didn’t have a bridge until months later. The delivery of the vocals transformed from flowy and soft to the punchy, heart-pounding form that it eventually took. Somehow, though, even with such an ambitious sound to the song, a simple and elegant one-shot lyric video seemed to fit ‘Technicolor’ better than any of the other larger-scale visuals we created in the process.” – REYSHA RAMI explained
‘Technicolor’ contains a relatable narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Dua Lipa and Tinashe. The up-tempo tune follows mildly on the heels of REYSHA RAMI’s debut single, “Fallback,” a sultry R&B record proclaiming that REYSHA is nobody’s second choice. REYSHA plans to consistently build upon her growing momentum with her future singles, slated for release throughout 2022.
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Akemi Fox releases a lovely five-track EP, entitled, “You’re My Favourite Day”
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Akemi Fox is a rising singer-songwriter from Manchester, England. Not too long ago, she released a lovely five-track EP, entitled, “You’re My Favourite Day.” With the rest of the year taking shape already, Fox’s new project is sure to provide tranquility and serenity for the remainder of the summer.
“The EP is a love letter to the love in my life. The songs give off this warm feeling of summer which is my favorite season. I want to make you feel warm and light all through the year even if you’re listening to it on the coldest day. The title of the EP means how sunny days are my favorite days, but also every day I’m with my love they are too!” – Akemi Fox explained
The much-awaited sophomore project, out now on via NQ Records, opens with an alluring focus track, “So Fine.” The laidback song sets the vibe of the EP, as romantic synth chords and summery guitar riffs pair gracefully with Akemi’s wispy vocals as she croons, “I’ve got a taste for you.”
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Gwyn Love & La+ch release a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “luv 2 the beat”
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Gwyn Love is a genre-defying singer-songwriter from Oklahoma. Not too long ago, she and Toronto producer, La+ch, released a wonderful electro-pop single, entitled, “luv 2 the beat.”
“‘luv 2 the beat’ is a song about sexual freedom. It has taken me so long to feel comfortable talking about that, especially coming from a religious household. This song has become my queer anthem and represents freedom and fun.” – Gwyn Love explained
Part of a new collection of music rolling out this year, “luv 2 the beat” represents Gwyn Love accepting her authentic self. Breaking down the barriers of the environment she grew up in, the song is an anthem of authenticity. Already known as an emerging voice with a punk mentality and electronic-pop vibe, the creative has been hard at work on new material with an eclectic variety of sounds — drawing from her recent move from her hometown in Oklahoma to the bright lights of Los Angeles.
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Zangba Thomson is an award-winning author, music tastemaker, journalist, digital publisher, recording artist, music consultant, and the founder/Editor-in-Chief of Bong Mines Entertainment. His creative works have been featured on NBC's Today, Kathy Lee & Hoda, ABC, Fox & Friends, Centric TV, HOT 97, and Essence Magazine to name a few. Not too long ago, at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, New York—Thomson received the Bai T. Moore Literary Award and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (from Charles B. Rangel) for his literary achievements, commitment to strengthening our Nation, and making a difference through volunteering service in urban communities. Thomson's award-winning book series, THREE BLACK BOYS, is available where all books are sold. Also, his prosperity-based audiobook, Take a Look... There's Money All Around You!, can be obtained via Apple Books.
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