Featured Release Archives

Navah Sea – “Navah Sea”

The eponymous album ‘Navah Sea’ by British producer/songwriter Phil Simmonds discusses themes of love and the evolution of relationships, self-reflection and personal growth. The album is pleasantly eclectic with a bit of a chamber pop throwback vibe a la Sgt. Pepper’s and Pet Sounds. Phil’s soulful, melancholic vocals create a dreamy vibe throughout the album. This vocal aesthetic is most potently expressed in the song “Maybe You Could Change the World”, a beautifully poignant ballad about a father’s mixed feelings of hope and concern at the birth of his child. The moniker, Navah Sea was originally created by Phil Simmonds to highlight his skills as a singer and artist after being widely known for his production and songwriting. As a producer/songwriter, he worked on Eryn Allen Kane’s critically acclaimed “A Tree Planted By Water”, and with artists like Kareem Lomax, Masego, Snoh Allegra, Nao and Lucky Daye. Starting off as a touring musician in his teenage years, Simmonds later transitioned into a musical director for Jessie J, Conrad […]

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DJ Nu-Mark – “Test Patterns”

Iconic hip hop producer and member of legendary hip-hop group Jurassic 5 DJ Nu-Mark is back with a brand new EP entitled ”Test Patterns”. This six-track instrumental EP features Nu-Mark’s signature production sound, firmly rooted in the past but with a progressive, futuristic sound that sets him apart as one of the premier producers making beats today. An accomplished DJ, producer, recording artist, composer and label owner, DJ Nu-Mark has been churning out straight fire since the 90’s. As a solo artist, Nu’s collaborations under his own name and the alias TRDMRK include features with major artists like Aloe Blacc, MF Doom, Charles Bradley, Quantic and Del the Funky Homosapien. No stranger to Hollywood either, he’s had soundtrack credits and guest appearances in blockbuster films like Ride Along, Shaft, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, MacGruber and Tom & Jerry: The Movie. He has graced stages all around the world from Glastonbury to Coachella and has been featured in […]

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Call Me Ace – “WANTS & NEEDS”

The master of effortless flows, Call Me Ace drops his latest single “WANTS & NEEDS” from his upcoming album RENAISSANCE PERIOD. With production help from longtime collaborator J-Dot, Ace delivers an emotionally charged hip hop track that talks about the true necessities of his life: All I want is your time all I need is your loveAll I want is to know that you someone that I could trust All I want is your presence all I need is the truthAll I want is your words to imitate what you do This highly gifted multi-faceted artist lives a double life. By day he works in Silicon Valley, by night he transforms into the prolific Bay Area rapper Call Me Ace. In both roles he’s a total boss; working diligently to uplift disenfranchised communities, spread positive vibes and celebrate culture. Ace’s music has been licensed for brand activations and he was featured as an artist in the “Roadmap […]

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Kendra Erika – “Rapture”

The undeniably talented Kendra Erika returns with a fierce and energetic dance track, “Rapture”. Co-written by her producer Ronnie “CHICO” DiCicco, the song was originally created to feature Erika’s essence; her sexuality, depth and poeticism. The pop singer-songwriter exudes the nature of rapture with her powerful vocals and sexy lyrics: I feel it deep inside meYour everything reminds meThis rapture has my bodyUh, uh, uh, uh Your beat’s in my brainAnd it drives me insaneWhen you touch me this way Kendra Erika is no stranger to success, with multiple top ten hits on Billboard’s Dance music charts including her cover of Laura Branigan’s dance hit “Self Control”, which reached #1 in 2019. Not only can this diva dominate the dance charts, but her incredible live performances have captured the hearts of her audiences worldwide. Erika most recently headlined the 2021 Pride Festival in Brooklyn NY and has opened for Jason Derulo and […]

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King Complex – “If There’s Beauty”

The mysterious Florida duo known as King Complex have built a reputation for their masked stage performances (not for hygienic reasons) and their ability to effortlessly morph into a completely different band from song to song. In recent years their sound has evolved into what is now a very lush and somewhat psychedelic sound, with a bit of a Pet Sounds on mushrooms feel to it. Their new single “If There’s Beauty” perfectly alludes to the vibe of the record, filled with angelic vocals, retro reverb and lush strings. Coming off the success of their (very different) record “Dark Disco”, which racked up over a million streams on Spotify, the duo decided to pivot in a different direction to showcase their songwriting and production chops. In the efforts to explore the acoustic side of music, the duo cranked out the keys and vocals for this track in just thirty minutes before committing to a final […]

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Maneka – “Dark Matters”

At the intersection of music and history, Devin Knight uses his current project Maneka to address questions about racism in America. His new LP ”Dark Matters”, out this week on Skeletal Lightning, was inspired by binge watching documentaries on dark matter in space. Knight draws a correlation between the history of race issues in America and the scientific concept. In his own words: With dark matter, it’s there but it’s not. Just like our history with race; a lot of people are aware of its existence, but you can’t touch it. You can’t smell it. But it’s among us. America has this really dark energy. How has it been this fucked up for this long and no one’s done anything about it? As a black man creating music in a genre where he isn’t widely represented, Knight continues to establish his brand and unique sound within the space. He continues: I wanted to introduce […]

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K. Sparks – “Live Ya Life”

Meet K. Sparks, a hidden gem from South Jamaica, Queens known for his authentic lyrical flow and dope beats. His new single “Live Ya Life” is aptly titled, hitting on a positive note about keeping on the right path despite life’s daily struggles. Producers Phlocalyst & Mr. Käfer give the track a dusty vintage soul vibe, with laid-back beats and jazz-infused electric piano. The slow sensual horns paired with Spark’s smooth cadence come together with the production to create a chill hop masterpiece. With more than 20 full-length studio album releases to his name and radio play on the legendary hip hop station Hot 97, K. Sparks has been a fixture of the NYC hip hop scene since he started putting out mixtapes back in 2005. He’s no stranger to the sync world either, landing placements on the hit Starz series Power and with brands like Monster Energy, Powerade, Calvin Klein, Marie Claire, Vans and Forever 21.

Beth Crowley – “I Didn’t Ask For This”

Based on the fantasy novel A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Mass, which follows two characters and their complicated relationship as they battle monsters and find love amongst deception, singer-songwriter Beth Crowley’s new single “I Didn’t Ask For This” is absolutely enchanting. The dark and melancholy tone of the track is simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant, a signature style for Crowley: I’m sinking downIf you only knew how hard it isFor me to climb outI’m kicking and screamingBut no one can hear meSo what happens nowThe shadows are creeping inI didn’t ask forI didn’t ask for this The prodigious Nashville-based artist is known for her eclectic indie-pop songwriting, most of which is dark, ethereal and cinematic. With over 159k followers and 30 million views on her YouTube channel and 378k monthly listeners on Spotify, she’s solidified a loyal fanbase through her unique songwriting approach. Crowley’s music is primarily inspired by young adult serial fantasy novels like Dark Artifices, Divergent, The Lunar […]

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TruRebel Migs – “Part 2”

The sequel to his debut EP Lust, Love and War – Detox & Quarantine | Part 1, bicoastal rapper TruRebel Migs returns with a the more laid back and melodic record Part 2. In contrast to Part 1 which dealt with the realities and struggles of living through the pandemic, Part 2 is more lyrically positive with a thematic focus on love. So it’s no coincidence that he’s dropping the record on Valentine’s Day. Mostly composed via stream of consciousness and freestyle, the songs “Fish In Agua,” “Surf & Turf” & “Wet Wet,” incorporate aquatic metaphors as a motif throughout the record. The production also incorporates the concept of binaural beats, using various frequencies to produce an effect on the brain. TruRebel Migs grew up in the Bronx raised by a single mom in the projects, but his love for music and relentless hustle helped guide him to a better life. Since the release of his debut single “Same” in 2017, he […]

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Orrin – “Project X”

Orrin, the collective conscious cyborg, presents “Project X”. The new track is the first installment in his four part cyborg hero tale. Orrin plays a rogue cyborg who has escaped the lab in hopes of saving the world as he constantly avoids capture by the people who created him. On the track “Project X,” the tech savvy rapper showcases his intense and clever lyrical skills combined with a bass-bumping alternative hip hop beat produced by SREDNA. In 2021, the NYU graduate took a year-long hiatus from music to reflect, travel, and develop new ideas. During his travels he spent several months in Berlin, where the city’s dynamic nightlife scene inspired “Project X.” Although the cyborg started out as a fictional character on social media and television, Orrin realized he wanted to enact real change through this persona. After acquiring several grants and building a blockchain platform, he’s now able to act on that […]

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