J U S T Y - "Try"

"Try" produced by Blue Lab Beats, is the second single release, following "Insecure," from Staten Island songstress,rapper,writer JUSTY. "Try" will be featured on JUSTY's fall project entitled "Soul Food: An Album." The single touches on maintaining the will to fight for things that are worth it, regardless of the outcome. With hints of R&B, crossover jazz, and rap, "Try" elevates over feel good production and demonstrates Justy's ability to balance lyricism and simple, but poignant vocals. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3uXQBUCI1wmEbd6lyeu9qN

#LAOnLockExclusive: Spiffie Luciano - "Problem (Remix)" ft. G Perico, Mozzy, $tupid Young, 1TakeJay, Vonnie D, Problem, Yid, K3ForTheRecord, J. Stone & Poppa XO

As the release date nears for his new album “Slum Baby”, Spiffie Luciano releases the highly anticipated all star line-up remix to his single “Problem”. This 11 minute composition features G Perico, Mozzy, $tupid Young, 1TakeJay, Vonnie D, Problem, Yid, K3ForTheRecord, J. Stone & Poppa XO.

Beat produced by Jonny Cash.

Omega The Poet Releases “Anywhere You Want To Go”

Charleston-based rapper Omega The Poet is fascinated by life, or more specifically, how one’s journey in life can be used as an allegory for things that are difficult to grasp. His latest hit “Anywhere You Want To Go” is a stunning success, partly because fluidity is one of Omega’s greatest gifts as an MC. In this specific track, his smooth and continuous rhyme schemes emulate the steady ebb and flow of a tranquil, constant tide.

An important part of growing is having strong roots, and in his latest track, Omega The Poet takes note of where he’s been, both personally and sonically, in order to bear new fruit.

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OAKLAND'S SAFIA MAFIA & GUAPDAD 4000 COME TOGETHER ON "WEED & WINE"

Oakland singer/songwriter Safia Mafia has released a new record titled “Weed & Wine,” which features fellow Oakland-native, rapper Guapdad 4000. The Bay Area collaboration was produced by Tyga’s Last King’s producer Bedrock. The track, which premiered on EARMILK is the lead single from Safia's upcoming project Love Kills, due out top of 2019. 

"Weed & Wine" is the 'morning after' account of a night spent with your 'it’s complicated'," Safia remarks. "Sometimes we do things that go against our better judgment for moments of temporary happiness, especially in relationships. I wanted to talk about those moments in a lighthearted and fun way." 

"Working with Guap was one of the most fun sessions I’ve ever had," Safia shares. "He has great energy, and he’s not only hilarious, he’s super talented. His personality really meshed with the colour of the song, so I was super grateful to have him on the record.”

Sharks - "Fuck you good"

It is certainly in time for girls to talk loudly about having sex by now. Sharks are now contributing to the debate through the new single "Fuck You Good".

The band tells:

"Fuck You Good" is like a modern version on Cyndi Laupers "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and it's really about time for girls to talk about wanting to have sex with someone purely based on their looks and not being shy about it!

"Fuck you Good" carries an important message, but it's also great to dance to and exactly that versatility is something that Sharks are known for.

 It is time for the rest of the world to understand that you can be sexy, elegant, vulnerable, strong, revealing, proper, sad, strong and also a feminist - all at the same time. Believe it or not, but it's actually possible wanting to Fuck someone Good just because of the persons looks - and still being a feminist.

Behind Sharks we find Sophia Englund and Susanna Friberg who have made a name for themselves in clubs and festivals around Sweden the past couple of years. Among other artists they have been support on tour for Veronica Maggio and The Chainsmokers.

Sugi Dakks - "Black Coffee"

A college graduate in Jazz Piano Performance and Cuspi National Slam Poetry finalist, his dual interests in poetry and music merged into the jazz tinged hip hop sound that is Sugi Dakks. His blend of rap, singing, jazz piano is largely self-produced and draws inspiration from Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, Eminem and Miles Davis. His early singles have reached over 1 Million plays and the collaboration ‘Brave’ with electronic maestro’s MEMBA reached #1 on Hype Machine, was spun on BBC Radio, garnering major support from blogs such as This Song is Sick and EDM Sauce. Sugi Dakks released his debut mixtape ‘The Business’, mastered by Jared Hirshland (Anderson .Paak, NoMBe) early in 2018 and was supported by Lyrical Lemonade and Beautiful Buzz.

"Black Coffee", the first single off Sugi Dakks new EP. The inspiration behind the song comes from his experience working in the food industry. It is an expressive release of what he would actually say to privileged customers if he were allowed to speak freely on the job. It was produced by ARIA nominated, Producer of the Year awarded Tony Buchen. Tony Buchen has worked with artist like Troye Sivan, Falls, Kid Confucius, Spookyland, and those alike. The multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitar, piano, flute, percussion) made the experience making the track incredible, especially during the tracking of the flute part.

Manu Crook$ - "Throw It Back" (ft. B Wise)

The blistering 2 minute record is produced by Manu Crooks and co-produced by DOPAM!NE, featuring fellow African-Australian artist B Wise after previously working together on “Best Years”. “Throw It Back” serves as a follow-up single after the success of "Fuego" (feat. Anfa Rose) released earlier this year.

With 2016's "Assumptions" and 2017's "Buddy Buddy", Manu has consistently ended the year with unapologetic bangers. Now comes “Throw It Back” for 2018, with a music video coming in early 2019.

“Throw It Back” came about after The Kid Laroi opened up a forgotten beat Manu made in London earlier in the year. B Wise happened to be in the studio at the time and they started freestyling and playing around with it. The result is a spontaneous and dynamic sound as the two Sydney MC’s bounce off each other.

It’s smooth. It’s dirty. Throw it back. F*ck it up.

Peter James - "GONNA BE OK"

After releasing tracks with BJ The Chicago Kid and Royce Da 5'9, Peter James is back with the first track from his new EP resistance. 

Fossa - "Please Believe" ft. FKi 1st & Allen Ritter

Melbourne producer Fossa Beats today shares his collaborative new track 'Please Believe'. 

The track features a number of incredibly talented artists; rapper/ producerFKi 1st (executive produced Post Malone's debut studio album 'Stoney', '5% tint'by Travis Scott, 'Deja Vu' by Justin Bieber & 'Let Me Love You' by Ariana Grande & Lil Wayne) and singer Allen Ritter (has written for the likes of Drake, Rhianna, Kanye, Cardi B). It also includes additional production from Charlie Handsome ('Fade' by Kanye, 'Love Lies' by Normani).

Of the track, Fossa says, "It’s amazing to have such respected and high profile artists in the music industry apart of my project. FKi 1st has been a mentor and close collaborator over the past few years so I’m stoked to have him feature on my debut single."

Ámani - "medication"

Co-written and produced by Dem Jointz who recently produced a few songs on Anderson.Paak's recent release 'Oxnard.'

Los Angeles based R&B songstress Ámani makes a stunning entrance with

her debut EP "tbh.". Showcasing a combination of alluring vocals,

unapologetic lyrics and well-balanced production, the project serves

as a deeper dive into an artist well-worth watching in 2019. Speaking

on the release, Ámani states:

"A lot can change, transform, evolve, and grow within a year; I have.

My surroundings have. My relationships have. My perspective on life

and death has. This year has been my most successful to date, but also

filled with the most loss. This year I became a graduate of Berklee

College of Music and the first person in my household to have a

college degree. I also mourned the death of 6 family members and I’m

still learning how to navigate my grief. I moved to Los Angeles and

gained so many new beautiful and genuine friends while also seeing

others for who they truly are and let go of toxic relationships.

Trusting in uncertainty is the most crucial lesson I’ve learned along

with committing to living my truth."

Mack Keane - "Finally Alone"

"Finally Alone" describes what so many people go through today: the desire to be with someone you really care about but technology getting in the way. While it's sexy and makes you feel like a million bucks, there's a bittersweet melancholy to it lyrically. "Finally Alone" is the pop/R&B-crossover track that will help Mack transition to the R&B sound he truly belongs in in 2019.

D.S. Wilson - "Emma's Visit"

Currently based out of the Seattle area, D.S. Wilson is an accomplished and well-rounded jazz musician who brings a wide range of experience and styles to his music, from rock. pop, and blues, to folk, contemporary Christian, and jazz.

D.S. began playing piano and saxophone at an early age and quickly became proficient, earning a scholarship to Berklee School of Music in Boston.

D.S. played in North Carolina-based rock bands from the mid-80’s through 2001, winning the North Carolina Battle of the Bands in 1983. In the late 90’s, D.S. was a key member of the band Dolo, which released the acclaimed album “Dolo” produced by Grammy-nominated producer John Custer.

After Dolo, D.S. Wilson embarked on a solo career, completing his first album entitled “Save Me” (which was not released) and most recently completing and releasing a jazz album entitled “Stella Rose” under his music label Big Splash Music.

Although D.S. Wilson focuses primarily on saxophone, piano and keyboards, he is a versatile and talented composer, performer, recording artist and producer.

Bridesmen - "Someone Who Loves Me"

Bridesmen is Los Angeles based Kenton Chen, an indie neo-soul, R&B singer/songwriter who has set out to encourage others to find power within themselves and use compassion to enact change. Known for his work on NBC’s Sing-Off, as well as his performances with Postmodern Jukebox and Scary Pockets, Chen’s latest project is a radical departure from his jazz/a cappella roots. Chen strives to explore the darker side of human nature, the dichotomy of morality and how to be a good person in a world that ostracizes you, i.e. a 'bridesmen' at a wedding. 

The root of the new project Bridesmen, is an outlet for Chen to convey the artistic side of himself, unrelated to other people. With a running theme of expressing individual freedom and responsibility, the singer narrates the emotions of loneliness and the effect it can have on people. Chen reveals, "We hurt when we don't understand each other and we hurt when we are unwilling to change. The best thing we can do is be ourselves within the context of what we were given”. As a gay Asian second generation immigrant, he grew up feeling isolated, constantly hiding behind masks to protect himself. In Bridesmen, Chen aspires to uncover these masks in an effort to live a boundless and truthful life. "I want people to know that as I have grown and matured as an artist and a human being, I've come to realize that my specific experiences of being gay and Asian are not particular to me. My life story reverberates far beyond my specificities, and anyone from any race or sexuality can empathize with the need to belong and be understood”, expresses Chen. 

Leading single, 'Someone Who Loves Me' highlights Chen’s warm silky vocals, enchanting modern R&B melodies and hypnotic instrumentation. Thematically the single addresses the loneliness we all feel throughout our lives and assures others that we are not alone. "It's okay to be sad, to be frustrated, even angry in our pursuit of life, love, and happiness. And the more aware and vulnerable we can be about it, the more we can be there for each other”, confides Chen.

The stunning visuals for 'Someone Who Loves Me’ features friends of the artist of all races and sexualities, from all parts of the US. One thing they all share in common is their deep need for love. Chen explains, "The idea behind having bare skin is pretty simple. Each person is beautiful in their own skin. I want to highlight that. In our nakedness, we can't hide behind any brand, or gadget and we have to face how we feel in our own bodies. When we come together at the end of the video, I want people to realize that we are on the this journey together”. Combined with Chen’s honest and raw lyricism, the result is a vulnerable yet empowering delivery.  

Chen has found success performing/supporting with artists such as Katy Perry, Kesha, Sara Bareilles, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson, as well as touring with Portugal the Man and Ben Folds. His work with Postmodern Jukebox has reached over 8.6 million views on YouTube, garnering attention from across the globe. Chen continues to deliver listeners with poignant storytelling and his indulging neo-soul infused music, with ‘Someone Who Loves Me’.

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James Bailey - "Nostalgia '93"

Nostalgia '93 is the first of six singles in a project entilted the 'Mack Summer Playlist'. Accompanying each single is a color coded instagram photo/poetry series, in which each song title is the summation of each poem. Nostalgia '93 specifically is a celebration of the beauty within the ugly through the lenses of Nostalgia.

Fabian Secon - "My Pain Locked Away"

Straight outta Brixton, London, Fabian Secon has had a rapid rise over the past 18 months and this week he’s back with another banger, new single “My Pain Locked Away”. As always, the track was written and produced by Fabian, and this time he also enlists the talents of mega producer/songwriter Jacob Manson(Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Craig David).

Speaking on the track, Fabian says, “People often don’t like talking or being open about their struggles, which is where ’My Pain Locked Away’ came from. Just because a person may appear OK from the outside, it doesn’t mean that they are. You never know what someone may be going through internally.”

Having recently surpassed 12 million streams, Fabian is gearing up to play his first headline shows throughRobomagic/Live Nation in 2019.

“My Pain Locked Away” is available to buy/stream now from all digital outlets.

Gabrielle Aplin - "My Mistake"

Gabrielle Aplin has released her brand new single ‘My Mistake’, the first song to be taken from her forthcoming third album due for release next year. Having just signed a major global deal with AWAL, the release is the first through the new partnership between AWAL and Gabrielle’s own successful label Never Fade Records.

A beautiful and raw piano ballad, ‘My Mistake’ finds Gabrielle baring her soul with a powerful and emotionally gripping voice – one that is sure to resonate with her ardent fanbase.

Regarding the single Gabrielle says, “I’m really excited to release My Mistake. I’ve always found writing a therapeutic escape from real life, but this song gently forced me to be brutally honest. This is a song about finding a strange sense of comfort in admitting to yourself that you’re not feeling 100% and completely owning it.”

Gabrielle Aplin will be performing live at the annual celebration of her label Never Fade Records at Union Chapel next month (Dec 4th). Never Fade artists and friends will join her including Hannah Grace, Lauren Aquilina, Lewis Watson, Orla Gartland, Sonny and more as they perform together in a very special show kicking off the festive season.

Gabrielle Aplin will be releasing a brand new album via her new deal with AWAL, while continuing to develop incredible music talent on Never Fade Records.

Speaking about working with AWAL she says, “AWAL was the first company that I started working with when we launched Never Fade Records in 2010 to release my first EPs, and I’m really excited to be working with them again on my third album! It’s an exciting time to be an independent artist, and I know that this partnership with AWAL will bring a huge boost to the label and the acts we work with as well as myself and my own projects.”

King Hoffa - "From Da Block"

An authentic rap artist with a personally dignifying story to tell. Norfolk based hip hop sensation King Hoffa has released the new music video for his latest track ‘From Da Blok’, featuring Styles P. King Hoffer’s story reflects that of an artist whose honest authenticity stanches from a regular and underprivileged modern citizen. The music video represents a raw and uncut sequence of brotherhood, mate-ship, and societal struggle. 

Launched from the independent label TRB Monster Music; the powerhouse entertainment company who propelled artists such as King Hoffa, JBoBack, MoneyBabby and JMixx. From Da Blok’ gives us an unapologetically evocative hip-hop track. The track’s music video literally takes us backstage into the studio of King Hoffa and Styles P, giving us a sense of honest energy, almost as if we were just sitting back, hanging out with our mates and making some fresh dope music. 

In a recent interview with Sharef McDowell (King Hoffa), he stated that the story behind his latest track to be about his battle with inherited poverty and societal hardship. 

“From Da Blok is about taking your family out of a financial situation and putting them in a better one before you change your own”.

As the foundation of his music, particularly in his new track, King Hoffa entwines a definitive sense of ‘brotherhood’, incorporating his love for his closest friends and his family within his passion for music and song-writing.

“Brotherly loves overrides oppression and the destruction of society. If I had to sum my music up all in one up it would be that of love and loyalty.”

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2AWliSXxmViaLBRu6jWWG9

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narou - "Prophecy" (ft. Hannah Jenkins)

Berlin based, Vienna-born songwriter and producer narou returns with his latest single ‘Prophecy (ft. Hannah Jenkins)’ to be released on 30th November via Chrome Music. Having worked on numerous notable collabs spanning over a dynamic range of emotions and moods, his latest offering lives and breathes on its own, with a singularly strong yet minimalistic vibe.

Having grown up with music from a very young age, with his father also a music producer, narou’s love for writing has continued to evolve. In 2014, he started producing and performing with James Hersey and supported Milky Chance on their European Tour. After moving to Amsterdam to study Sound Engineering, his next steps took him to Berlin, where he further explored and discovered his songwriting and singing.

narou is delving into an electronic-soul and rnb sensibility with renewed perspective in the process of creating an album that will feature his talented friends. As well as numerous collaborations with James Hersey, narou is also a featured artist on a soon to be released single from Berlin based Australian James Chatburn.

'Prophecy' co-writer and vocalist Hannah Jenkins, is a New York-born, Berlin-based singer and songwriter. Coming from a strong soul background, Hannah creatively collects influences from early exposure to greats like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding, to name a few. She takes these deep roots to a place of gentle modernity, crooning over a simple yet strong beat, and bringing the listener into a place of honest resonance.

“I wrote ‘Prophecy’ at a time when I was letting my own sense of self get clouded by other people's expectations or definitions of yourself - whether it's a romantic partner or even friends and family. Once you let go of that, get in touch with your own currency and give yourself unconditional love, that's where the magic lives for real. Deep down I knew narou would do an awesome job in realizing the full potential of it because I really dig his sort of weird and simplistic style in a lot of his earlier stuff so I ran it by him and he made it what it is.” - Hannah Jenkins

“In the beginning we struggled with the structure and overall mood of the song. I always felt like it needed a stronger hook so I decided to write something and sing it myself. Surprisingly our voices fit together perfectly. The Idea for the Lyrics were to answer to Hannahs cry for love. Saying that no one involved really knows whats going on and that both sides seem confused and hesitant over what to do with their feelings. We hope people resonate with it and see a way out of their own patterns of destructive thinking. And know it's not the end of the world when shit happens to you. You gotta dive deep and find the answers within yourself. And yeah we want people to be nice to themselves and identify and own their own beauty.” - narou

Sara Diamond - "Colors"

Sara Diamond has been given the gift of song through her family lineage. Starting at the age of 5, singing songs on her mother's children's record label, Sara has come to appreciate the healing power of music. Music has been a constant that, through the trials and tribulations of life, has stuck around.

Sara's goal with music is to inspire others to look inwards and appreciate the myriad of feelings that come along with being human. In accepting the beauty of who we are as individuals, we can learn to love each other without judgement and fear.

Over the past year, Sara has amassed over 13 million streams, through her own projects and collaborations with other artists (Adventure Club, Paris & Simo, Naji). Her debut EP, Foreword, can be streamed on all platforms. The Updates can be found through her Instagram (@iamsaradiamond)