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Ariel B. – “Mystery”

Hailing from San Francisco, this dedicated singer and songwriter grew up surrounded by the legendary sounds of the likes of Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross and Prince. She was classically trained at the San Francisco School Of The Arts. Influenced by the Motown sounds, as well as TLC and Aaliyah, she molds old school styles into her own. She’s currently working with producer Narada Michael Walden.

Starting off with a mystical sonic veil, her new single is glistening with R&B smoothness. While slowly being enchanted by her enigmatic voice, the swelling rhythm draws you to the mouthwatering lively chorus. With slick synths, crisp bells and a warm ambience, she takes you on an emotional journey through the end of a relationship. Heart-felt, enticing and hypnotic, it’s an esoteric delight.

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Rozette – “Bite”

Born as Jenn Beaupré in rural Alberta, this Canadian singer and songwriter has shared her incredible vocal power across North America for the past decade and captivated audiences from intimate concert halls to Canadian Idol and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Influenced by powerful female voices like Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and P!nk, she debuted with the 2013 single “I Feel Everything”.

Adding a sassy and empowering layer to her electrifying sound, she adopted a new moniker and released her first single. Blending delicious vintage soul with a touch of R&B and a pinch of pop, it’s the catchy hooks, seductive bass plucks and fresh keys that meld together into a bewitching tune. And with her lavish and imposing vocals preaching indulgence, this enticing jam has a bit of a bite.

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Low Cut Connie – “Private Lives”

This Philadelphia-based band around frontman, pianist and songwriter Adam Weiner has been making music since 2010. With a dynamic rock ‘n’ roll sound, which includes splashes of pop and even gospel, they debuted with their album “Get Out The Lotion” in 2010. Known for their high-energy live performances, they are endorsed by legends such as Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John.

Driven by a reverberating plucky guitar and bountiful buoyant beats, their new single is a salubrious rock ‘n’ roll treat. Taken from their upcoming album of the same title, expected later this year, it’s the addition of an upbeat piano to the foot-tappin’ melody and Adam’s Jagger-like vocal vigor, singing about his fascination with people’s lives, that makes this a flamboyantly thrilling rock groove.

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Jenevieve – “Baby Powder”

Hailing from Miami, this compelling R&B singer and songwriter started her career as a dancer. Now based in Los Angeles, she’s focusing on her music career. Working together with Jean Benz and influenced by greats such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Prince, she’s added her own juicy flavors to create a fresh sound of her own. She released her debut single “Medallion” earlier this year.

Multi-faceted, multi-layered and multi-alluring, her new single fuses a plethora of musical genres in one honey-smooth tune. With a velvety, laid-back melody from the mellow rhythm, warm bassline and breezy piano, she manages to dip modern R&B in creamy vintage funk and with her hypnotic, soul-soaked voice seducing your ears, this jam is flirtatious, enchanting and utterly irresistible.

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Naked Six – “Outside Looking In”

Seb Byford, Tom Witts and Callum Witts got together in 2015 to create their own style of contemporary rock ‘n’ roll. Taking pieces from rock, grunge, blues and a 70s punk attitude, these  Manchester-based British lads deliver their unique sound in high-octane live performances. They debuted with the 2017 single “Can’t Trust The News” and their songs are regularly featured on BBC Introducing.

Sonically ascending through the punchy beats and slick guitars, their new single is an emotionally-laden, anthemic powerhouse. Taken from their album “Lost Art Of Conversation”, it’s an intricate amalgamation of 90s, Oasis-like indie-rock and a dollop of 80s vintage touches. And with Seb’s emotive vocals, reflective lyrics and an ear-pleasing sax solo, it’s dreamy, imposing and exceptional.

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Jaclyn Manfredi – “Lost Me”

Having already performed at the acclaimed Apollo Theater and the legendary Carnegie Hall by the time she was 17, this New York-based R&B songstress went on to audition for The Voice and reached the second round. Influenced by singers like Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Jorja Smith, she ties classic soul and old-school R&B together with a contemporary twist. She debuted with “Poet” in 2017.

Her delicious auditory fusion truly brews to perfection on her latest single. The smooth and suave melodic soul is a testament to the 80s greats such as Luther Vandross, while the purity of her impressive silken vocals add a touch of modernity. A mellow beat, velvety synths and catchy hooks are adding lavish flavors to her bewitching and honest voice, blending into the perfect soulful melange.

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