In The Spotlight

Shanuka – “Hurricane”

Haling from Scarborough and now based in Toronto, this Canadian singer and songwriter started her career in her teens by creating beats on GarageBand and posting them to SoundCloud. Inspired by Anderson .Paak, she’s created an unique, intimate R&B soundscape. She’s performed in various venues in Toronto, reached 100,000 streams on Spotify and released her debut EP “Infatuation” in 2018.

Offering a moment of pure relaxation in these troubled times, her new single blends smooth R&B with velvety jazz. First entering her musical world with a gentle rhythm and the chirping of birds, she soon adds the dulcet strums of acoustic guitars. And with her sugar-coated, soulful vocals putting a spell on your ears, this hypnotic groove, filled with allure and style, is out-of-this-world.

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Music History

Shalamar – “Take Me To The River”

From their album “Big Fun” (1979):

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New Music

Foxes – “Growing On Me”

From her album “The Kick” (2022):

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In The Spotlight

Maria Sanchez – “Hey Love”

Hailing from Riverside under the Californian sun, this budding singer/songwriter embraces a mix of her favorite genres: oldies, funk and soul. Also known as Groovy MS, she began her musical journey releasing covers from artists like Musiq Soulchild, Kali Uchis and Brenton Wood. She also entered the “Now It’s Your Turn” competition of Big Crown Records. She debuted with “Dynamite” in 2021.

Wrapping a heartbreaking story of ending a relationship because of endless demands and needing to meet certain expectations in a silken shroud of smooth soul, her new single strokes your ears with delicious vintage tones. With a full-bodied melody of gentle percussion, sleek keys and polished horns setting the scene, it’s her soul-infused vocals that make this a luxuriant smooth groove.

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Music History

Robin Thicke – “Feel Good”

From his album “Blurred Lines” (2013):

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New Music

Loi – “PICK UP!”

Filled with infectiously joyous, upbeat pop vibes, this is the new single by German songstress Loi:

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