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Tracy Cruz – “Keep Our Soul Alive”

This award-winning singer/songwriter from San Jose, California, has been exciting music lovers around the world with her impressive vocal range. She’s supported many artists likeĀ Kenny Lattimore and Miki Howard on tour and has two albums and two EP’s under her belt. With an urban soul sound tinged by her Filipino roots, she conveys her impassioned message of love, hope and happiness.

Her latest single is draped in a translucent shroud of smooth classic soul tones with jazzy hues. The alluring percussion, beguiling keys and a sexy sax solo coalesce into an enchanted soundscape. Lyrically inspirational, her seductive and creamy, yet powerful vocals make it charming and relatable and add a bewitching quality to this refreshing melodious beauty, which is hard to resist.

From her upcoming EP “Art Of Facts”, to be released on 30 June 2018:

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Doug DeLuca – “Put Me Away”

Growing up surrounded by music, this East-Coast native singer and songwriter initially chased a different dream armed with a business degree. Although music was always his passion, insecurity held him back. Realizing this, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He takes 50s, 60s and 70s soul, funk and R&B, dips it in modern pop grooves and performs it in an organic way.

The result is sheer musical magic. The use of real instruments on the fourth taster of his soon to drop “Hit The Mark” EP gives it a pure and natural sound. Thrilling drums, breezy guitars and buttery smooth harmonies breathe images of a sunny 60s Summers day, while his silky, classic soul-dipped vocals snuggle up to the music and create a charming portrait of timeless melodic bliss.

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Astronauts – “Kryptonite”

Hailing from Singapore, this five-piece Soul/Funk outfit consisting of Ben Jacob Lee, Benjamin Mah, David Andrew, Jonathan Tan and Eugene Lum, has been performing on the local gig circuit and played the well-known StƤrker Music Carnival in Singapore. In January 2017 they released their debut singleĀ “Get Close”, followed by “I’m No Goodā€Ā in December, as tantalizing tasters of their forthcoming EP.

With the orchestral funk of Earth, Wind And Fire-like vibes and Jamiroquai-reminiscent Nu-Funk sounds, their third single amalgamates funkiness throughout the decades. The groovy rhythm and fierce full-bodied horns are instantly gripping and with the sensuous streak of Ben Jacob’s smooth, soul-drenched vocals, this infectious earworm is energetic, dynamic and funkaliciously yummy.

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Natalia Marrokin – “Go Down & Go Down”

This Mexican singer, songwriter and composer grew up surrounded by artistic and cultural inspiration, which is audible in her music. She first discovered her singing voice aged 8 and developed it further at Berklee School Of Music in Boston. Influenced by American and British music, she created an exciting sound dipped in soul, blues and R&B and a poetic lyricism filled with passion and love.

An enticing acoustic piano and gospel-infused harmonies form the dreamy atmospheric foundation of her latest single and spawns an euphoric arrangement of smooth percussion, delicate organ tones and heavenly brass. Her tender, heartfelt vocals with a jazzy polish give the song an organic quality and the expressively refined blend of jazz, blues and soul make it an uplifting and honest gem.

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MishĆ©ll – “Mic Is On”

Born as Irina Rosenfeld, this inspirational Ukrainian singer, songwriter and pianist had her musical career cut short when she suffered a stroke. Although she was told it was unlikely she would sing again, her sheer willpower proved them very wrong. Not only is she able to sing again, she took her unique pop, soul and jazz blend and created a new project of her inimitable musicality and individuality.

Her latest single is a beautiful melting pot of various influences. It kicks off with gorgeous smooth jazzy tones, leading to an infatuating rhythm with some mild disco flair. With the addition of sleek guitar chords, alluring synths and her bewitching, Sade-like vocals, it’s polished and enticing musical magic, which gently strokes your eardrums and makes you deeply grateful her mic was on.

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Rozie – “Brown Sugar”

This bubbly Canadian singer and songwriter got infected with her passion for music at a young age, when she begged her parents for piano lessons. She won a local singing competition aged 13 and signed with a local label at 16. Influenced by soul/R&B legends Erykah Badu, Sade and Alicia Keys, she poured everything she loved into her happiness-inducing style of soulful, sun-tinged R&B vibes.

With Spring having truly sprung and Summer just around the corner, her latest single is the perfect soundtrack for the anticipation of sun-drenched days at the beach. Fresh, breezy guitar plucks and playful handclaps ease you into this radiant smooth groove. Her soul-dripping, R&B vocals surf the soundwaves of a mellow beat, making it a sugary-sweet anthem you will need lots of sunscreen for.

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