Kay Greyson has released her brand-new single ‘Hollywood’ via Soul Kitchen/EMI North. The track follows ‘On The Table’, her first since linking up with EMI North earlier this year. ‘Hollywood’ aims for the stars. Like previous single ‘On The Table’, it’s music with a global reach. The track stakes out Kay’s dream, her ambition, whilst being aware of the pitfalls that accompany it. Musically the track is a blistering, bold take on classic hip-hop, brought up to date with her own take and a sound that is proudly from the north-east of England. Kay talks about ‘Hollywood’: “‘Hollywood’ is a story of two parts, one side is the money and rock and roll side that we all focus on but the other is the vulnerability that comes with chasing a dream. The song tells the story of where I came from to get to where I wanted to be and how it feels when it’s too late to turn back and be who you were before.”
Rising UK rapper Plain Jane unleashes the visuals to her stellar debut single, ‘6 Shots’ directed by Josh Pear via GRM Daily. The gritty and unfiltered track reflects her experiences growing up in a disadvantaged area. With fierce lyrics and a pounding beat, ‘6 Shots’ introduces Plain Jane as a fearless new voice in UK Rap, delivering her message with unapologetic authenticity. Plain Jane’s sharp delivery and unvarnished storytelling offer a glimpse into her reality, drawing listeners in with her raw energy. The song is accompanied by a powerful music video that intensifies its message, visually capturing the defiance and determination that define her artistry. Through this debut, Plain Jane challenges conventions and sets herself apart as an artist unafraid to speak her truth. Her fearless approach and powerful narrative are sure to resonate with audiences, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting career ahead. Watch the music video below and be sure to add this to your favourite rap playlists.
Toronto-based musical giant, Haviah Mighty independently releases ‘Double The Fun,’ a single that aims to Double The Fun for anyone who listens, with the confident, slick bars you have come to expect from Mighty. Haviah Mighty will never overdo it, even when venturing out to explore new soundscapes and styles. She has an unmatched sense of reserve in the production that keeps things as sharp as a brand knew chef’s knife, and she is cooking gourmet. On ‘Double The Fun’ things are no different, with bass bumping to an easy trap beat, gang vocals and stealthily layered synths adding to builds that make it feel like you’re right there in that ‘Double The Fun’ kitchen with her. Haviah Mighty says that ‘Double The Fun’ is “a theme song for the underdogs. The ones who have to work twice as hard for half the results. Those who find beauty in the journey of challenges, those who never let the naysayers win, those who never let doubts prevail. ‘Double The Fun’ is about MAXIMIZING potential and quite literally doubling up on the things we love. With crazy hard-hitting production and a catchy chorus, this deeper message song could take over nightclubs, strip clubs, cruises, airpods or TikTok!” Along with the track we get a video made in collaboration with FELA, a woman-owned/Black owned creative company whose motto is “Everything we do comes back to our motto: Own Your Culture, Tell Your Stories.” It’s filmed in black and white to emphasize the scenes themselves, which accentuate the mundanity of everyday life – waiting for the bus stop, commuting to work – and juxtaposing them against the exact opposite of that. Haviah wants you to feel the pressure of a challenge, and the expressiveness in overcoming it. ‘Double The Fun’ is about duality… in many ways, it is about the basis of human nature.
The music scene is buzzing as Shaybo, the dynamic artiste known as “The Queen of the South,” drops her latest track, ‘Money’. Produced by the renowned Legendury Beatz, this rap/hip-hop anthem is a celebration of financial success and the confidence it brings. ‘Money’ is a track to celebrate success, an embodiment of the exhilarating feeling of achieving financial milestones. With its infectious beats and empowering lyrics, the track captures the essence of celebration and motivation, making it a perfect anthem for anyone striving for success. [via the Lagos Review]
Tomorrow, Doechii will release her new mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal — hard-ass title, hard-ass cover art. Over the past few weeks, Doechii has caused an internet stir with her Swamp Sessions freestyle series, and some of those tracks — ‘Nissan Altima,’ ‘Bullfrog,’ ‘Catfish’ — are on the new tape. So is ‘Boom Bap,’ the new single that Doechii has released. ‘Boom Bap,’ from its title on down, feels like a joke about the idea that Doechii prefers to rap over fired-up dance beats. The song is only two minutes long, but it goes through a lot of changes. On the intro, Doechii locks into a head-spinning rappity-rap flow while also mocking the idea that that’s what she should be doing: “They want real rap from a bitch like they outrappin’ a bitch.” The production, from Casper and DJ Miss Milan, shifts from New York-style soul-sample rap to something closer to house while Doechii screams that she’s everything. It’s a cool idea executed in a cool way. [via Stereogum]
