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Jamie Staples
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Élayïs & Odoneila - 'Sable Chaud'
Rennes Élayïs joins forces with Odoneila for a groovy summer banger. Things heat up on 'Sable Chaud'. This track came up on my Release...
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Jamie Staples
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Where Have You Been?
As explained with some of the tracks I have had on repeat since my break. I haven't posted on here in a while (since 2021). There are a...
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Jamie Staples
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Charli XCX - 'Von Dutch' & the Yeah Yeah Bodyrox + Luciana sample
Charli XCX returns to her Raver routes with the new single 'Von Dutch' taken from the forthcoming album Brat. The track comes as the...
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Jamie Staples
Sep 22, 20211 min read
Desta French - 'Bendecida': A Bilingual Artist Long-Overdue
Ahead of her first headline show at London's Jazz Cafe, the Colombian-Italian songwriter shares the genre bending tropical bop, Bendecida...
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Jamie Staples
Sep 13, 20215 min read
90s Teen Mid-Tempo Optimism: back with a vengeance?
A rare and fairly indistinguishable sound seems to be bubbling beneath the surface of two pop records. But what's changed? The 90s pop...
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Jamie Staples
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Slumkadet - 'Tell Me'
With his second official release, Slumkadet infuses World Music with Alternative R&B on the Trap style banger Tell Me. Fresh out the...
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Jamie Staples
Jan 30, 20211 min read
Honouring SOPHIE's legacy
On the morning of Saturday 30th of January, SOPHIE passed away in Athens, Greece. As artists go SOPHIE was someone who would stand out...
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Jamie Staples
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Songs To Think To Playlist Update [25.01.2021]
This week, Songs To Think To features an eclectic group of Artists, rather somber than usual; but isn't that what chill-out music should...
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Jamie Staples
Jan 18, 20215 min read
Interview: Nenci on 'Underneath The Moon' & Allowing Room For Happiness
There are very few Artists nowadays that break the mould. Nenci is one of these rarities. Her vocals draw in the essence of Aaliyah and...
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Jamie Staples
Jan 16, 20214 min read
Urban City Beats Radio Playlist Update [15.01.2021]
As travel plans are interrupted indefinitely, a part of me worries about the future of experiencing night life. Electronic Music has seen...
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Jamie Staples
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Songs To Think To Playlist Update [29.12.2020]
As the year comes to an end, I'm thinking more about the premise of Artistry. I've always loved the discovery aspect of being a music...
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Jamie Staples
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Gaelynn Lea - 'Rebuild'
American Folk Singer Gaelynn Lea has released the beautiful track, 'Rebuild' an Instrumental track that seeks to provide solace during...
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Jamie Staples
Jul 23, 20201 min read
REO & ELSZ - 'Broken Open'
Producer REO has dropped the first track off of his debut EP 'FREE MUSIC', featuring the ethereal vocals and harp playing of ELSZ. With a...
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Jamie Staples
Jul 20, 20201 min read
Lani Rose - 'Permanent Beta'
St. Louis, Missouri Native Lani Rose has released his debut EP 'Permanent Beta' through Terrible Records. Throughout the whirling journey...
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Jamie Staples
Jul 16, 20201 min read
La Zowi, Albany & Pipo Beats - 'Sugar Mami'
Two of Spains most prominent Trap Artist's have joined forces on a song straight ready for the summer, 'Sugar Mami'. This is La Zowi and...
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Jamie Staples
Jul 9, 20201 min read
Shay Lia - 'All Up To You'
One of the most promising artists to come from Montreal in the past decade is Shay Lia. Hot off the heels of last years 'Dangerous'...
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Jamie Staples
May 28, 20202 min read
Tay Iwar & Le Mav - 'GOLD'
Tay Iwar and Le Mav join forces on their new collaborative EP 'Gold'. Swirling with Afrobeat drums and West-African Guitars, the...
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Jamie Staples
May 8, 20201 min read
Remi Wolf - 'Photo ID'
Remi Wolf releases the funky experimental whirlwind 'Photo ID'. A blend in sonics and completely unlike anything in today's music sphere,...
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Jamie Staples
May 4, 20201 min read
Lianne La Havas - 'Paper Thin'
The second single off Lianne La Havas' forthcoming third album 'Courage', explores shared vulnerability on 'Paper Thin'. The track opens...
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Jamie Staples
May 1, 20206 min read
Interview: Ken X Y on 'Shadows', Upcoming Releases, Dancing, Progressing Creatively and More...
I caught up with the Singer-Songwriter and Producer to discuss his new single 'Shadows'. The song explores reflection on his struggles...
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Jamie Staples
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Bitsu - 'BEBE'
Parisian rapper Bitsu has dropped the visuals for his new single 'BEBE': Bitsu joins producer 20100 on the lead single from the follow up...
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Jamie Staples
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Sevdaliza - 'Oh My God'
29.01.2020 Sevdaliza - ‘Oh My God’ “Oh My God” marks the first single of Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter Sevdaliza’s as of yet untitled...
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Jamie Staples
Apr 28, 20201 min read
Commodo - 'Loan Shark'
UK Producer Commodo has released the stand alone track' Loan Shark'. Standing at 3 minutes 58 seconds, Commodo explores a more...
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