Although born in Japan, this British singer, songwriter and model has been living in the UK since she was five. Despite studying politics, psychology and sociology, she opted for a career in music and modeling. As a model she’s featured in Dazed and in the Versus x Versace campaign. As an acclaimed artist she released her debut single “Sleeping In Waking” in 2013 and her inaugral EP “RINA” late 2017.
Her latest single is an upbeat, happiness-inducing piece of R&B/pop with nostalgic influences. With a buoyant 90s-reminiscent beat and early-noughties cheerful synths, all finished with a contemporary glaze, it has a definite Indian Summer feel. Singing about a pansexual romance, her sugary, shimmering vocals are glistening on the musical waves and put the cherry on this tasty pop cake.
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This Atlanta-based powerhouse soulstress has been performing her vintage-tinted soul sound for over a decade. Born in Canada, she was raised in Gainesville, Florida, where she formed her critically acclaimed band 
Taking her dynamic funky, southern soul and Motown-inspired style on a solo outing, her new single packs quite a punch. Although wrapped in a more contemporary coat, the fiery vein of retro soul, doused in a bit of blues, still pervades. A powerful beat, peppy piano and a touch of lively horns accompany her commanding vocals and make this a truly exhilarating groove full of attitude and moxie.
Hailing from Quebec, Canada, this Montreal-based funkadelic duo emerged from a fictitious musical realm, filled with a cross-genre fusion of titillating funk and sizzling synth-pop. Adding relatable lyrical artfulness and unbridled fun to their warmhearted musical style, they hatched a glittering, glam-funk sound, perfectly tailored to hitting that neon-lit dancefloor for all night boogieing.
Spawning from that brightly-colored, melodious world are the funkalicious vibes of their infectious debut single. Telling the story of a man who’s trying to get the woman of his dreams to choose him over luxury and abundance, the silky vocals flirt with the invigorating rhythm, 80s-dipped synths and bouncy hooks and with an unexpected talkbox bridge, this Nu-Funk jam is utterly groovelicious.
This Australian singer and songwriter from Brisbane started working on developing her career in music when she was a mere 11 years old . A year later she had written her first song, which was followed by her debut album 
The tranquil choral harmony at the start of her latest single is a mere tease, as this song soon turns out to have quite a kick. A pulsating rhythm, which you can feel resonating in your stomach, punchy piano and slick strings form an imposing soundscape, while her raw vocal acrobatics, which still maintain a seductive quality, add a rugged punchiness to this pounding piece of pop power.
London-based duo Huw Foster and Danny Sharples are on a mission to create intelligent pop, heavy grooves and good vibes. Fronted by Danny on lead vocals, and Huw on electric & synth bass, their extravagant funk/soul live act consists of 9 members of authentic horns, rhythm section and backing vocals. Influenced by 
Their exhilarating new single definitely puts the fun in funky. Even though the song is driven by soaring contemporary synths, it’s the scrumptious layer of retro grooves which truly elevates this song. Reminiscent of 
The origin of this Dutch songbird’s love of music can be found in her ancestral home, where she was constantly surrounded by a wide range of musical influences. Although being in her early 20s, she is blessed with a raw, passionate and soulful vocal proficiency, which usually develops with age. She’s played live as much as she could, from busking to festivals, while she worked on her debut.
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