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Irish singer Moncrieff shares dejected quarantine-inspired demo ‘In My Room’: Listen
Moncrieff captured the sad reality caused by the COVID-19 in his somber track, ‘In My Room’. Over a lovely and equally somber piano beat, the artist reflects on his life and how it has changed forever because of the pandemic. The song is thought-provoking to say the very least and is a perfect way to capture the pain & heartache a lot of people around the world experienced in 2020. The song will age well in due time when we are all able to look back on this year and how it has changed the world.
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Usher tells Apple Music about using time in isolation to reconnect with something greater, the value of R&B, and shares thoughts on Drake, Frank Ocean, Pop Smoke, and more
Usher joins Zane Lowe via FaceTime on Apple Music to discuss listening to his own music, the next generation of talented R&B artists, using quarantine as a time to reflect, the timelessness and value of R&B music, and share his thoughts on Drake, Frank Ocean, the late Pop Smoke, Jay Electronica, Jack Boys, and more. On seeing isolation as an opportunity for growth, he tells Apple Music:
Take the time to build yourself in this moment, because we’re gonna come out of it at some point, and when we do, who will you be? What will you have learned? What will you know about yourself?
On Frank Ocean, he says: There’s only a handful of artists who I think have the ability to come and go when they please. He’s a very unique specimen.
Listen to the conversation in full today at 9 AM PST via this link.
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Track Seattle rapper Kateel’s journey in new single ‘I Ain’t Forgot’: Watch
Newcomer Kateel raps like he has some years in the game. His latest track, ‘I Ain’t Forgot’, feels like it’s being performed by a veteran. It’s well done, well produced, and the video is excellent. Kateel talks about his ascension to the top of the rap game and pays homage to his humble beginnings. This is a track that is well appreciated from an artist–to me, it keeps the artist human and lets us fans know that we can guarantee that he will always be the kid from Seattle who is living his dream.
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British singer Yizzy shares Dizzee Rascal produced record ‘Don’t Feel A Way’: Listen
Yizzy’s single ‘Don’t Feel A Way’ is a fun, high-energy track that merges Rap and Electronic music, smoothly and seamlessly. The artists voice bounces from line-to-line over the uptempo beat and heavy bass; making you feel like you just walked into a rave. This track is a breath of fresh air in my opinion; a unique beat with a unique tone of voice.
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German producer michum remixes JR & PH7 & St Joe Louis ‘Driven’ featuring Roc Marciano: Listen
In 2017, production group JR & PH7 & St Joe Louis released ‘Driven’, which featured Roc Marciano. The song discusses the life of a woman driven to suicide, chasing a dangerous path in life. Beatmaker, michum, pays his respects to the song with the release of his remixed version of the track. He adds his LoFi style of production with different drums as he slows the song down, providing a psychedelic feeling. He seems to have an affinity for Roc Marciano on this track, honoring him by making him the cover art for the remix.
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The talented Bknott gets creative with the 70s-themed visual for ‘Ambrosia’: Watch
Creativity and talent almost always provide experience in music that will keep listeners and viewers engaged and interested in what you have to offer. The talented Bknott expresses his creative nature with the releases of his visual for ‘Ambrosia’. The visual is set to look like the 70’s, and everyone is coming together for a gathering. At this gathering, you can see the sharing of recreational drugs, drinks and a good time. The visual also has a skit in which they are smoking and contemplating the illegality of ‘shrooms. The exciting visual is mixed with a modern sound, which ironically adds to the nostalgic feel of the visual. Overall, I enjoyed the visual, as its creative nature left me more interested in Bknott as an artist.
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Song of the Day: ‘Her Garden’ by Biiig Stretch
Name: Biiig Stretch
Representing: Inland Empire, California
Genre: Lofi Hip-Hop, Electronic
For fans of: Knxwledge, Kaytranada
Single from: N/A
Produced by: Biiig Stretch
Song of the Day: April 8, 2020
Label(s): LabshaqDuring the troubled times due to the recent events, we here at GRUNGECAKE is all about positive vibes. Some smooth and chill tunes can always ensure some positivity. That’s where Biiig Stretch comes in. The Inland Empire, Californian latest release, ‘Her Garden’ definitely puts the chill in “Quarantine and Chill”. Everything about this track is quite calming; the guitar melody throughout the song along with the simple chops creates that ultimate sense of relaxation.
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Brooklyn R&B artist Alex Mali releases official visual for ‘Problem’: Watch
Brooklyn born singer-songwriter Alex Mali has gained popularity among fans with her signature green hair and unique brand of R&B. In 2016, the half Trinidadian, half Jamaican artist splashed on to the scene after her track ‘Phenom’ went viral. In 2019 Alex released her debut highly-anticipated EP ‘Sweet & Sour’ and has since made appearances at the VFiles NYFW SS19 Runway Show alongside Lil Kim at the Barclays Center and the BET Awards Sprite Commercials. Her latest track, ‘Problem’ stays true to her distinctive, arty brand of Alternative R&B.
The track begins with a funky bass chord which is quickly joined by soft sounds of Alex panting and a deep bassline. Mali’s lax vocals and soft yet edgy melodies create a sound that is minimal but overflowing with spunk. The visuals for the track are equally as artistic as it displays a close up of Mali’s luscious lips and eyes through a spotlight accentuated against a black background.
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Oklahoma City musician Josh Fudge shares first acoustic song ‘Meet Me in Seattle’: Listen
Offering softly-delivered vocals, Josh Fudge is a seventeen-year-old singer and multi-instrumentalist who composed a song about someone who isn’t in your life anymore. Before today’s release, he shared an EP of songs on March 13 called ‘Flora’. The four tracks spanning various topics about love, intimacy, growth and lonesomeness, give a good idea of who he is as a young man. As we are all trying to navigate this thing called life, Josh Fudge provides the soundtrack.
Josh Fudge, the Oklahoma City-based teenager, decided to share his first acoustic release ‘Meet Me in Seattle’ with GRUNGECAKE. Listen to the audio below now.