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Ravyn Lenae confesses the pressure around HYPNOS

par Bastien LAURENT18 juillet 202216 août 20220

Ravyn Lenae confesses the mental breakdowns, the anxiety and the outside pressures before releasing the album. Part of the pressure was due to the industry chasing after the Tik Tok sensation.

Tyler The Creator: What It Takes To Win Best Rap Album at The Grammy’s

par 14 juin 202227 avril 20240

With the second grammy of his career, Tyler The Creator further solidifies his place among the important artists of the modern era. Let’s see how.

What ‘Three Dimensions Deep’ tells us about Amber Mark?

par 5 avril 202219 juin 20220

Amber Mark welcomes us in her Universe and spirituality with her debut album, ‘Three Dimensions Deep’.

Album Review: Tune in Robert Glasper’s « Black Radio III ».

par 18 mars 202218 mars 20224

9x Grammy nominated Houston-born pianist, producer and songwriter Robert Glasper releases his much anticipated « Black Radio III », and it sounds like the future of modern Jazz/hip-hop fusion with contemporary R&B.

K.ZIA: Listen to a spiritual and warm experience #GENESIS

par 18 mars 202218 mars 20222

As part of the wave of emerging artists determined to leave a mark through their own unique musical identity stands K.ZIA, Brussels-born singer, songwriter and artistic director.

Cordae’s honest take on success | « From A Bird’s Eye View »

par 28 février 202228 février 20220

With From A Bird’s Eye View, Cordae releases an effort inspired, on many points, by his arrival to new heights.

“Swoonin” by Natalie Lauren will make you cuddle up with your crush!

par 25 février 202220 février 20220

Natalie Lauren is celebrating the reciprocity of her crush in her last single “Swoonin”. The R&B/soul track is filled with love, pure adoration and contentment.

Tamera presents herself as a powerful woman in her debut EP “Afrodite”

par 19 décembre 202127 décembre 20210

Tamera released « Afrodite » as an homage to her Greek and African heritage. This debut EP is also a celebration of women’s power.

Lute opens up about anxiety & the need for self-care on Gold Mouf

par 15 décembre 202115 août 20222

Anchored in soul, gospel and blues, Gold Mouf is a refined work where Lute self-examinates his inner-world. What transpires as an underlying theme is the price that people pay while trying to make it.

Lute: The Meaning Behind « Gold Mouf »

par 15 décembre 202120 septembre 20240

Anchored in soul, gospel and blues, Gold Mouf is a refined work where Lute self-examinates his inner-world. What transpires as an underlying theme is the price that people pay while trying to make it.

Gregory Porter Dans Les Yeux d’Une Lyonnaise

par 15 novembre 202116 novembre 20213

« Le temps de presque deux heures, j’ai eu à découvrir Gregory Porter et ses musiciens qui ont su transmettre à leur public des messages forts avec une énergie pure, mêlant Jazz et Blues. »

Diana Ross is back with a “Thank You” and a new album!

par 5 novembre 20215 novembre 20210

The Queen Diana Ross is back with a new album! « Thank You » is filled of appreciation and gratitude towards her fans, her friends and family.

How to achieve self-love with Brandy Haze’s EP « That’s Unfortunate »

par 17 octobre 202117 octobre 20210

For « That’s Unfortunate », Brandy Haze draws on the more disappointing moments from her love life yet learns how to put herself first. Despite unexpected rain, there is always the possibility that tomorrow will be sunny and bright.

3 ways to practice Self-Care with NAO’s new album | And Then Life Was Beautiful

par 30 septembre 202112 octobre 20212

Nao is back with her third studio album. “And Then Life Was Beautiful” is about loving yourself first and learning from your past mistakes.

Ruth-Ellen’s “New Day”: Song to Celebrate New Beginnings

par 13 septembre 20216 octobre 20210

The last year and a half were tough. However, Ruth-Ellen knows we grew up in the process. Her track “New Day” is about celebrating this new chance. We got to know ourselves better during lockdowns, so now it’s time to show the better version of ourselves to the world.

Meaning for « Back of My Mind »: Get to fully know H.E.R.

par 13 juillet 202120 septembre 20244

H.E.R. recently released her latest full length album, Back of My Mind. And at 21 tracks, “full length” may be an understatement. A mosaic of styles and themes— ranging from soulful love songs to hip-swaying bops— her latest project has something for everyone.

Get to fully know H.E.R.: « Back Of My Mind » [Meaning]

par 13 juillet 202120 septembre 20244

H.E.R. recently released her latest full length album, Back of My Mind. And at 21 tracks, “full length” may be an understatement. A mosaic of styles and themes— ranging from soulful love songs to hip-swaying bops— her latest project has something for everyone.

Know how to write the greatest hooks with Breana Marin | « Work »

par 14 mai 202114 mai 20210

Breana Marin is one of those artists you do not want to miss out on. A year after « Outside Looking In » the talented indie R&B artist comes back with new single « Work ».

Tout ce qui fait le réalisme de Jewel Usain dans son Rap | « Mode Difficile » (Interview)

par 7 mai 202120 septembre 20243

Aguerri mais conservant la fraîcheur d’un newcomer, Jewel Usain va très certainement franchir un nouveau cap avec son nouvel EP Mode Difficile.

Rap & Therapy saved Sylvan Lacue from Childhood Traumas

par 29 avril 20211 septembre 20211

Sylvan Lacue has learnt to confront and voice his emotional issues and childhood traumas through his music. Rapping since 11 years old, Hip Hop rapidly became his very private space, for self-affirmation and self-healing. Anger, overwhelm, fatigue, anxiety, social withdrawal, apathy, hopelessness, overthinking, family issues… it is quite fascinating to observe that people go to therapy and write music for the exact same reasons.

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