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(Audio) Elijah the Boy – “EGO” @ElijahTheBoy_
After dropping his 2023 iTunes #1 EP ‘First Summer Without You’ and a string of single releases in 2024, the South Bronx, NY native Elijah The Boy readies us for summer with new heat. His newest offering “EGO” is a vibrant single that switches up the tone of his recent drops.
With a distinct blend of hip-hop, Jersey club drums, and Brazilian Phonk, the Puerto Rican lyricist flexes his powerful delivery over the alluring, rhythmic record that is intricate and aggressive all at once. Elijah explains that the production on “EGO” features heavy influence from the Bronx club scene, which undoubtedly showcases his outstanding level of sonic versatility and inventiveness.
“My new single is inspired by the hip-hop/Brazilian phonk music that I started hearing in the NY nightlife scene. I’ve always been a fan of music from different genres whether it was Latin, Afro beat, or Brazilian Phonk, and am attracted to the cadences they use and pockets they are able to find within the beat. I wanted to create a song that made people dance and feel good and forget about the problems with catchy bars and word play that was fun. One day I was in the studio with my producer Navi Beats and my Engineer Mixed By Auden, and we were brainstorming ideas. I thought of blending Brazilian Phonk with my usual sound. We ended up making this fun, catchy braggadocious record that in the end was only right to titles it ‘EGO’” – Elijah The Boy
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(Audio) CNRD – Emotionless ft. Grand Khai @cnrd_wav
Bronx, NY native CNRD links with Grand Khai for “Emotionless.” Performing over a spectral sounding instrumental, the pair deliver a relatable heartbreak tune that taps themes of betrayal and bluffs. Filled with thoughtful bars and emotive melodies, listeners take a journey through the ironic inner workings of a man who’s in fact encapsulated with emotion.
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(Audio) Jasmin Cadavid – “I Need Love” @Jasmincadavid
Fresh off her single “Make Noise” debuting on movie soundtrack Assassin. Female musical artist Jasmin Cadavid releases her new single “I Need Love” for movie soundtrack Gunner. She is coming back with a vengeance and not here to play games. Independent artist Jasmin Cadavid has a point to prove and is coming with heat. Jasmin Cadavid is multi-faceted, and a force to be reckoned with. I wouldn’t be surprised if “I Need Love” becomes a FM radio hit. Keep an eye on this up, and coming star. Checkout the movies Gunner starring Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth in Gunner (2024). Follows Ray Miller as he tries to save his sons, Luke and Travis, from a dangerous drug gang, and Assassin is a 2023 American science fiction action film starring Nomzamo Mbatha, Dominic Purcell and Bruce Willis in his final film role (to date) before his retirement due to aphasia. Stream “I Need Love” now on all digital platforms.
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(Audio) Star2 ft ChinaTown & Runner LerMuDex @Star2Official
The second single from the Star2 x ChinaTown Runner’s upcoming EP From the Jungle to the Streets, “Spoil U” captivates listeners with its fluid production, lush acoustic riffs, and an infectious hook that anchors the track. Rappers Star2, ChinaTown Runner, and LerMuDex light up the track and weave together a narrative of indulgent romance inspired by a getaway on the sea. Opulent accents of piano, sparkling harmonies, and crisp, assertive rhymes combine to create an unforgettable anthem that lingers long after the last note fades.
Star2 is a refugee artist from the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. His new documentary, RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma, has received over 5 film festival awards, including “Best Short Documentary” at the Malaysian Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival in S. Korea, “Best Web and Media” at the IndieX Film Fest in LA, and “Exceptional Merit in Docu-drama Short & Human Spirit” at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival to name a few.