Melbourne-based multi-talent NIASHA enters a new era of main character energy with her latest single ‘MOVE’, a hip hop track that calls out the naysayers who have stood in her way. Harnessing her pent-up impatience towards industry gatekeepers, ‘MOVE’ offers up an unwavering sense of power that radiates throughout the track. While it serves as a message to those who have been an obstruction to her greatness, the record also marks the beginning of a new era – NIASHA’s journey towards creating a lasting impression on the world. On what influenced the record, NIASHA says, “I had been going through a lot of disheartening experiences within my personal and professional life. I realised a part of the problem was that I wasn’t speaking my truth and lacked assertiveness. This record allowed me to put pen to paper and utilise ‘NIASHA’ as an entity that speaks her mind, telling everyone to move out of the way.” Produced by BLUM, ‘MOVE’ channels an energy that makes it impossible to turn away from, finding its excellence in the stark contrast between resonant bass, rising synths and angelic backing-vocals. With distortion throughout the vocals that echo as though they are being delivered through a megaphone, the track sustains a military-like steadiness, inevitably inviting the listener to rally behind the movement.

Crae Wolf returns in style with her hypnotic new single ‘DND’. The “Drill With A Thrill” rapper combines an element of Afro fusion which gives us a glimpse into the “thrill” side of her sound. Masterfully produced by Z3NA, the track allows the MOBO Unsung star room to showcase her rapping and singing talents to full effect. Effortlessly switching from bars to melodic crooning in her trademark sultry style. Crae Wolf glides on this brooding, cinematic yet fantastical soundscape, all of which marries together in perfect harmony to captivate our ears.

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21-year-old singer and rapper Shan.X has released a new genre-bending single ‘Mr.Know’. The pop and rap-influenced R&B track dives into Shan.X’s complex past relationships and reflects on how her most recent relationship ended. X wrote this song very shortly after her last relationship came to an end, around a similar time that she wrote ‘Wish IGAF’. Shan’s ex left without communicating upfront about what was going on, and this song is a reflection on the whole situation and the end of their relationship. When asked about the song, Shan.X said she was speaking on lots of things that were happening “right before he left because those were the things that were standing out to me the most in that time”. This single seems to blend Shan.X’s R&B influences with her more alternative and rap influences. On ‘Mr. Know’, X attacks the beat with a strong vocal presence and catchy melodies, combined with raspy rhythmic adlibs. ‘Mr. Know’ reveals the depth of Shan.X’s unique artistry encapsulating the many stylistic talents that she has, and draws listeners in connecting with them and sharing her vulnerabilities. This single lets listeners get to know Shan.X on a deeper level.

Ivorian Doll has marked her return with a bang, as she sends shots on a brand new musical release, dubbed ‘PETTY’. The track finds IVD firing lyrical barbs towards the way of any naysayers, as she responds to some comments made recently about her looks that she didn’t take too kindly to, responding with some serious jabs. The visuals feature primarily a one take shot and come courtesy of director Crematics. [via GRM Daily]

It’s been a few months since we last heard from Paigey Cakey musically, but she makes up for lost time with the release of a new track called ‘Trust Me’. The song takes on a R&Drill sound, with the traditional skittering drum patterns usually associated with the darker sounds of the genre, with much warmer melodies. Lyrically she’s on romance, whilst the accompanying music video brings the bars to life and finds two love birds out and about. [via GRM Daily]

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