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Marta Ren – “Worth It”

Brimming with Portuguese passion, this sizzling soul sister has been embracing the deepest funk and the rawest sixties soul since the mid-nineties. She lent her powerhouse vocals to break-beat outfit The Bombazines and thrilled live audiences in clubs and festivals across Portugal. Joined by The Groovelvets, she lauched her solo sound in 2016 with her debutĀ  album “Stop Look Listen”.

Giving her powerful sixties soul stylings an invigorating fierceness, her new single presents a waterfall of vintage vibes with a bit of a bite. With a funkadelic beat, brash bass line and blazing brass turning up the sweltering musical heat, it’s her sultry, yet potent vocal chops with added roughage, that sets this melody on fire and makes waiting for this combustible soul groove well worth it.

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Wesley Bright & The Honeytones – “You Don’t Want Me”

Hailing from the funky rust belt town of Akron, OH, this honey-voiced soul brother has been on the music scene for many years. Initially backed by The Hi-Lites in 2011, he’s shared the stage with legends such as Otis Clay, Sly & The Family Stone and Tower Of Power. Now backed by The Honeytones, he takes his Al Green-dipped vocal chops and bridges the gap between classic soul and a modern sound.

Their debut single on their new label Colemine Records is a nectarous honeycomb of luscious and refreshing soul. Sounding like a forgotten gem from yesteryear, the peppy beat, seasoned guitar strums and vintage-soaked horns form a 60s-reminiscent groove, while his candy-coated, showstopping pipes add a mesmerizing, soul-induced sugar rush, making this tune a delicious sweetened snack.

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Yoji – “Satellite”

Glowing with inspirational and motivational kindness, this soulstress, songwriter and pianist gained interest after winning Vodafone Future Breakers and a Fame Music songwriting award. To expand her musical prowess, she earned a Masters in Popular Music at Goldsmiths. With a sound influenced by artists such as Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill, she released her debut single “I Need More” in 2015.

Highlighting the importance of staying connected with friends and emphasizing that we are not alone, her new single is a gorgeous ballad, blending pop, soul and the joyous power of a gospel choir into a melodious muse to inspire her soulful vocals to complete the unity and shine. Raising awareness for mental health issues, all proceeds of this rousing tune are to be donated to The Samaritans.

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Louis Baker – “So Lo”

Digging through his parents’ record collection of Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye and Joni Mitchell when he was young sparked a passion for music in this New Zealand singer and songwriter. He started writing original songs aged 17 and attended the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in New York. He debuted with a 2014 self-titled EP, played several festivals worldwide and toured with Allen Stone.

Teasing his upcoming album “OPEN”, which is due on June 21st, his new single brings classic Motown-style soul right up-to-date. With gospel-like backing vocals and an invigorating rhythm driving the laid-back vibe, it’s the luminous soulfulness of his vintage-tinged voice, tickling the smooth guitars and sleek keys, that elevates this sumptuous, seductive groove to refreshing new heights.

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BELLSAINT – “Like Gold To Me”

Born in Texas as Caroline Brooks, this groovy singer and songwriter polished her craft by writing songs for the likes of Natalie Imbruglia and collaborating with legends like Giorgio Moroder. She’s had songs featured in several commercials and major TV shows. Inspired by Nancy Sinatra, her sound is dipped in the swinging sixties. She debuted with “Bang Bang (Remember My Name)” in 2016.

With a sweltering vintage texture, sounding like a long lost track from the Stax Records soul vaults, her new single has a gleaming retro luminosity. Complete with perky bass plucks, playful tambourine, bouncy beat and spirited harmonies, it’s a romantic sixties soul melody tailormade for her classic tinged, dynamic vocals to take any ear back in time and to steep this sparkling jam in golden splendor.

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Andria Piperni – “Instinct”

Based in Montreal, this Canadian songstress grew up singing and dancing to R&B legends like Alicia Keys and Corinne Bailey Rae. With an unmistakable passion for performance and music, she trained and taught as a dancer. However, the lyrical artistry of Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill helped her develop a love for songwriting. She released her debut single “Say Something” late 2018.

Radiating shimmering R&B sunbeams from every groove, her new single captures the mellow mood of a sunlit Summer’s afternoon spent on a white-sanded beach in every laid-back note. With a luminescent melody and a slight touch of a reggae rhythm for some added spice, she creates an intimacy and warmth in which her luscious, honey-sweet voice rubs SPF 50 all over your eardrums.

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