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Royalty Statements – “FOCUSED”

The Royal Statement’s latest single, “FOCUSED” is a fun and Caribbean-inspired track highlighting the hard work, determination and sacrifice it takes to excel. The song features vocals from Jamaican artist Tifa, one of the top female deejays in the Reggae and Dancehall space. Producer duo Royalty Statements are known for their dynamic and eclectic music heavily rooted in their Caribbean cultures. The combination of DUMI’s Haitian background and SOIGNÉ’s Dominican Republic culture along with a core group of collaborators from all around Latin America has helped the two have built a signature sound that encompasses a variety of genres like Hip Hop, Konpa, Dancehall, Soca and Dembow.

Jake Simon – “Dream Of You”

Jake Simon’s new single “Dream Of You” is smooth as silk. This feel-good, laid back R&B track takes listeners through a dreamy journey of desire, fate and love. With Jake’s soulful vocals coasting over luscious keys, synths and jazzy guitar licks, this track will surely set the mood for any romantic scene! Jake’s catalog consists of exceptionally tasteful and emotional tracks that showcase his strong songwriting, production and vocal skills. The first single off his upcoming EP, this track sets the standard for what’s to come.

JES – “Catch Me”

All relationships go through the highs and lows, but sometimes the lows can push you towards the point of breaking. In JES’s latest single, “Catch Me” she writes about the hardest part of a break-up…facing the truth. This powerful electro-pop ballad features soaring synths and guitars, providing a perfect cloud for JES’s undeniable voice to float above. Since her debut album in 2007, JES has built an incredible catalog of originals, remixes and collaborations with countless artists in the EDM world. Throughout the span of her 15 year music career, this New York native has garnered three Grammy nominations, two number 1 Billboard singles and over 190 million streams across DSP’s. She also toured with Tiësto and was featured on the song “Everything” from his Grammy-nominated album ‘Elements of Life’.

Mae Krell – “who we said we’d be”

As we age, we all think about the “what-ifs” in life and how choices affect our future selves. In Mae Krell’s latest single, “who we said we’d be”, she explores past relationships with loved ones from her childhood and how paths in life affected those relationships: “I was scrolling through my phone late one night and a ton of my old friends had posted on social media around the same time. After having not seen much from them in a while, I suddenly noticed that they had moved away from the city and were still in touch, like we had always talked about doing… but it seemed like I was the only one who didn’t. I consciously know that I made the decisions that were the best fit for me considering individual circumstances, but sometimes when I see glimpses of where I could be if I had made a different […]

Featured Placement: “Heaven” by Sophia Angeles

“Heaven” by Sophia Angeles is being featured in episode 221 of the MTV docuseries Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship!, airing on Tuesday, November 28th. Sophia Angeles Nashville singer-songwriter Sophia Angeles has captivated listeners with her emotionally charged music, fostering a strong love for pop music and finding inspiration through artists like Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels. Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship! on MTV In this MTV reality series, Rahne Jones and Travis Mills help people discover why their partners are hiding them from family and friends. This season they return to investigate even more jaw-dropping cautionary tales of people whose closest loved ones are betraying their trust and keeping them a secret. Check out some highlights from Season 2 so far:

Bronze Radio Return – “A Little Further Out”

This one is for the true wanderers out there. “A Little Further Out”, the latest single by Bronze Radio Return is all about dreaming of what’s beyond and getting out of your comfort zone. Never content to stay in one place, the song encourages exploration and pushing the boundaries of life. All with the band’s signature sound which will have you shouting the chorus from the rooftops. For over a decade, Bronze Radio Return has been touring the country and hitting the airwaves with their infectious roots rock anthems. With over 200 million streams across platforms, the indie rock band is also a favorite among the sync community with dozens of notable placements in TV, film and ads for major brands.

Rochelle Bloom – “SOCIOPATH”

Rochelle Bloom’s latest single, “SOCIOPATH” features an infectious throwback groove a la Ginuwine’s “My Pony” with the dramatic synths and drops that will definitely have you rocking. With razor sharp flows, this track’s message is clear — do not mess with a sociopath! The brilliant cover art was created by Rochelle’s grandfather, an accomplished painter. Over the past three years, Rochelle Bloom has developed a name for herself in the Atlanta music scene. She’s had the opportunity to work with industry legends like Ludacris and Rae Sremmurd and had her song “Dandylion” featured on the CW series reboot “Charmed”.

diet lemon – “natural”

In diet lemon’s latest single, “natural”, he rhetorically wonders why he always runs away when things get complicated. This driving indie rock track incorporates diffuse chattering voices, swirling synths, piercing guitar riffs and reverberated toy bells to create an other worldly texture throughout. The song is the battle between past trauma and new beginnings. You find yourself falling into something new and beautiful, but now you must actively challenge the negative memories associated with misplacing your trust before. “natural” is upbeat and exciting on the surface, much like a budding relationship – but the lyrics undertone a deep-rooted anxiety. Courtesy of the label Elton Audio, diet lemon is the self-produced solo project of Mega Mango’s guitarist Alexander Spagnolia. Alexander has perfected his blend of indie rock, pop, and bedroom rock while exploring the genre of “Phruitcore” with his debut single “lime”. However, it was his breakout single “melt” that heavily […]

The Ivy – “Street Dog”

The Ivy’s latest single, “Street Dogs” is an homage to the stray dogs they encountered on a trip to Mexico. They do what they want, but nobody bothers them as they play their role in society. Lyrically, the concept of the “bad boy” character with confidence and swagger was inspired by the four-legged creatures. This track gets its production shine from Grammy winning LA duo SameSame (Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant), who co-produced and co-wrote this song. Tusla-based duo The Ivy developed their sound by fusing indie rock with R&B, Pop, and a touch of pop punk sensibility. After receiving 25 million combined streams on Spotify with their viral singles “Gold” & “Have You Ever Been in Love”, the duo is set to deliver their debut full-length album ‘A Door Still Open’ this year.

Goodvibes Sound – “I’ve Been Here Before”

When it’s good it’s great, but we all know that the highs never last. The new single “I’ve Been Here Before” by Goodvibes Sound explores this back-and-forth that we all experience throughout life. While the lyrics discuss feelings of isolation and loneliness, the contrast between mellow verses and catchy high energy choruses evokes this repetitive cycle. London-based duo Goodvibes Sound draws their inspiration from the sounds of 1970’s West Coast psych-pop and disco. This release is the first in a series of singles which will culminate in their forthcoming album entitled “Sunset City”.