In The Spotlight

Poppy Ajudha – “Girl Next Door”

Based in South-London, this British singer and songwriter grew up with a diverse set of musical influences. Thanks to a Saint Lucian born dad and British mom, her childhood was filled with Motown and Roots Reggae music. Singing all of her life, she wrote her first song aged 10. Since starting her career, she’s toured with Tom Misch and Mahalia and played at renowned venues like Village Underground. Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and P!nk, she debuted with “David’s Song” in 2015.

Written about her falling in love with the girl who moved in next door and experiencing her first queer relationship, her new single follows her journey to self-acceptance. Trying to inject a more pop sound into her jazzy roots, she’s successfully experimenting with a new sound. With a lively R&B beat, joyous keys and sanguine guitars capturing the Los Angeles sun, where the song was written, it’s the dazzling depths of her soaring vocals that puts the cherry on this delicious sonic treat.

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Music History

Con Funk Shun – “You Are The One”

From their album “To The Max” (1981):

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New Music

Devon Cole – “Good Guy”

With a flirty bass line and funky guitars, this is the new single by Canadian songstress Devon Cole:

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