West London rapper, singer and songwriter Br3nya has returned with visuals for her brand-new single, ‘Payday’. Following a brief hiatus, the track re-introduces the West Londoner and demonstrates her ability to merge sultry vocals with smooth rap flows whilst maintaining a seamless delivery. Gliding across an ethereal production from frequent collaborator MadeInParis, her distinct afro-infused sonic remains at the core of her artistry as she encourages listeners to have faith in their journey to success. ‘Payday’ demonstrates her love for her work and sees her laser-focused on reaching her goals and providing for her loved ones. [via GRM Daily]

A few weeks after dropping her powerful new single of in your face hip hop, NIASHA has readied an appropriately fierce and fiery visual accompaniment, with the video for ‘MOVE’ streaming now. A bass-heavy production courtesy of BLUM, ‘MOVE’ features a hypnotic, groove-laden rhythm section with NIASHA’s commanding, self-assured, rapid-fire, tongue-twisting rhymes that “harnesses her pent-up impatience towards industry gatekeepers”. The music video, produced by 76M Films, sees these themes translated literally, as NIASHA effortlessly moves her way through a series of scenes and styles, unrestrained and not being held back. On the music video, NIASHA says, “It’s bold, it’s edgy, it’s MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY. ‘MOVE’ is a movement of legacy, of showing up for yourself and your community. It’s an ode to the African philosophy of “ubuntu”, that translates to “I am because we all are.” Any obstruction and naysayer needs to MOVE out of the way.” [via Pilerats]

BIA has returned with ‘I’m That Bitch,’ a hard-hitting track featuring Timbaland. Co-produced by and featuring ad-libs from Timbo, ‘I’m That Bitch’ sees the Massachusetts rapper delivering plenty of braggadocio over a drill-influenced beat. It’s accompanied by a flashy video directed by Mike Ho, which features BIA sporting a series of futuristic outfits. For the cover art of the single, she also showed off a Missy Elliott-inspired fit. “Had to serve this look on the cover for the STYLE ICON,” she wrote in a post on Instagram. [via Complex]

Coming through with a new tune dubbed ‘Okay Twin’ is south London spitter Queenie. Teaming up with Mazza, Queenie creates a hard-hitting drill cut that she uses to prove she’s in a league of her own. Shot in a studio, the visuals are dominated by an icy blue hue that go hand in hand with the cold offering. [via GRM Daily]

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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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