Cameron and the Slumberknights make artful instrumental hip hop with unbridled sincerity. Their second official single, “Midnight,” fuses the always-unpredictable city of London with Bruce Wayne’s Gotham as the track evolves and leaps from scene to scene.
Why We Like It
Why We Like It: Sirens of Lesbos’ “Like Some Dream” Ft. J.I.D
The way in which music connects to our spirit is closely tied to dreaming. Sirens of Lesbos capture the fleeting world of the out-of-body with “Like Some Dream” Ft. J.I.D. The Swiss artists linked up with J.I.D and Christo for this surreal neo-soul journey.
Why We Like It: TA3’s “Nasty”
TA3’s rhymes are as hypnotic as the visuals to “Nasty.” A natural performer with a for musical cadence, the New Jersey emcee raps with wisdom and confidence through a flow of consciousness style that imparts his perspectives like a net cast into the world — reeling back whatever is on his mind.
Why We Like It: Babé Sila’s “Goldfish (LIVE)”
Babé Sila brings COLORS Show-esque live energy to her song, “Goldfish.” She has an understated voice and delivery that’s carefully restrained until the chorus has her sing with a passion amplified from the original version.
Why We Like It: LIV †’s “Interlude For A Dreamer,” feat. Jaywop
“Interlude For a Dreamer” Ft. Jaywop is otherworldly in some exceptional sense, as though pulled straight from the mind of some wistful daydreamer. LIV †’s soulful vocals and Jaywop’s rapid-fire flow are nestled neatly between plush keys and a cotton candy beat.
Why We Like It: Sir Calloway’s “40oz of Holy Water”
Mind, body and soul — three essential components to wellness. “40oz of Holy Water” Ft. Backwud Marc is an invigorating mantra about fighting addiction. Sir Calloway raps about strengthening the spirit to combat afflictions of the mind and body.
Why We Like It: Ashley Alisha’s “No More”
Searching for connections in an increasingly disconnected world, Ashley Alisha goes from K-pop songwriter to a bubbly single of her own. “No More” is a spritely tune that’s sweet to the senses.
Why We Like It: Voice Monet’s “Dynamite 2.0”
On “Dynamite 2.0,” Voice Monet struggles to find the words that will bring serenity to her relationship, lamenting her inability to communicate. Her sing-song flow makes use of neo-soul sensibilities with hip hop bounce.
Why We Like It: Noha Saré’s “Talk To Me”
In a spirited debut, Noha Saré dramatically cuts through the crowd with “Talk to Me.” Her voice resonates strength as she sings about facing her fears and finding power in unexpected ways over the ebb and flow of bright production.
Why We Like It: Hoosh’s “Missed Takes”
Words left unsaid are as haunting as the words we regret. On “Missed Takes,” Hoosh brings a passionately pensive R&B voice to a gentle acoustic track. He finally releases the guarded emotions that ended his relationship on this solemn soliloquy.
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