Weyland McKenzie is a name you should remember. Originally from Stoke Newington, London, the talented 21 year old poet comes through with bars and an ill flow on his new single “TDM” over colourful production (from Ruben Joy) that really brings such a smooth vibe. The hook is incredibly catchy and flows incredibly well with…

One of the most exciting, promising and potentially legendary R&B singer Zilo comes through with her debut album The Nature Of The Beast. The 10-track album highlights  her amazing vocal range over a diverse set of instrumentals that beautifully complement the soulful nature of her voice. As a songwriter, she excels too, providing us with…

*2018 Album of the Year* IT HAS ARRIVED! The highly anticipated album from Leicester-based space-funk-wizard Scott Xylo is here, and it is an absolute gem. Find Us When U Get There is a 7 track album consisting of the two lead singles “Ariya,” featuring Afronaut Zu, Catherine Sera & Marcus Joseph and “Hold On.” You can…

The anticipation for Barney Artist’s debut album Home Is Where The Art Is increases at an exponential rate after each single. The Forest Gate rapper comes through with a new one titled “Apologies” produced by one of my favourite musicians at the moment – Jake Milliner. Barney’s introspective and personal lyrics speak on an important topic…

Wow. London based emcee Lex Amor comes through with an incredible new single titled “Mood.” After announcing new music last week through Twitter, I was really curious and excited to hear what she would bring to my table and it turned out to be pure heat. Produced by False Ego, the beat is incredible. Hard-hitting…

And it has arrived! Talented London-based artist Richie Saps comes through with an excellent new EP titled But Who Cares Anyway. The 5 track EP is rich with smooth and soulful melodies, incredibly lush and beautiful production, and an introspective tone throughout that is reflective and relatable. The first track “Introspect” features a vocal performance from…

The incredibly gifted Japanese musician Budamunk has come through with a new album titled Movin’ Scent. It’s an album that proceeds his Baker’s Dozen: Budamunk record which was out last year, for Fat Beats Records. His usual melodic sound he has been characterised with over the years can be heard all over Movin’ Scent, with a key…

*Album of the Year* Albums like this are examples of why I fell in love with music in the first place. Louis VI released his new album SUGAR LIKE SALT, an incredible new addition to the thriving hip-hop scene in London at the moment. With a background in jazz, having done music courses in his teens, the…

Ian Ewing is a talented producer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His new project is titled Overnight EP and features some incredibly moody and gorgeous beats. With a spacey atmosphere, the musician is able to craft an engaging album, one with bass-driven beats, colourful synths and a meditative, introspective tone. Featuring the likes of Flamingosis, who released…

mejiwahn is an incredibly gifted musician hailing from Minneapolis/Oakland. He has released a brand new album on Hot Record Societe titled Lúil Ó Fadó. It’s an incredible album that features some amazing jazz compositions. Often meditative in sound, it captures a tone that is reflective, often helped by vocal snippets of people talking about peace, spirituality…

Belarus-based producer Awlnight comes through with a new project titled moments v​.​1 (7 day beat challenge). From the title you could make a pretty good guess that this tape was assembled in 7 days, and the results of it are impressive! The beats throughout are funk-laden with a lot of hard-hitting production and chopped up soul…

Talented Texan producer wiardon comes through with a sneak peak of his new LP coming out soon. FOXHOLE PRAYER EP is the first time we hear the young teenager rap, and it’s an impressive release for its introspective lyrics and incredible production from Mavi, Thelonius Martin, The Koreatown Oddity, Uglyfriend, Ewonee. and Revenxnt. The sound…

Released back in April of this year, Edinburgh-based musician Daryl Donald comes through with an excellent project titled Solitude. The beat-tape features some great samples which are intelligently used to complement the smooth and soulful production Daryl is able to craft throughout the project. “Tender” for examples features a sample from Pusha T’s “Numbers On The…

“To The Place” is the lead single off Pete Beardsworth’s upcoming debut EP titled Pour Un Homme Seul EP. Released on a relatively new label Running Circle, the single takes your on a powerful jazz-fuelled journey with its swirling saxophone leads, impeccable drumming patterns and keys throughout, the textures of this track bring it to life. It…

Bristolian blue-haired talented artist Chikaya comes through with an incredible new project titled Descend EP. Chosen by Jamz Supernova as her favourite R&B EP so far this year, Chikaya really brought the soul on this project. Produced by her anonymous flatmate, the duo embark on a cosmic journey full of electronic synth leads, smooth ethereal…

Snips is the founder of Barbershop records as well as the co-founder of one of the best, if not the best hip-hop night London has ever seen – Livin Proof. Being one of the most prolific DJs in the scene here, he is also an esteemed producer, something that is showcased brilliantly on his excellent…

Snips is the founder of Barbershop records as well as the co-founder of one of the best, if not the best hip-hop night London has ever seen – Livin Proof. Being one of the most prolific DJs in the scene here, he is also an esteemed producer, something that is showcased brilliantly on his excellent…

Drips Zacheer is an incredibly talented producer based in Greece. Signed to NINETOFIVE Records, he has released music for the last couple of years now, though this is my first introduction to the musician. Things To Do In Zero Gravity is his new creation, an incredible beat tape that is colourful with keys, subtle percussive elements…

Max Graef and Julius Conrad are Ratgrave. The Berlin-based musicians have teamed up to release an eclectic electronic self-titled album on Apron Records. Over 11 tracks, the duo take a journey through a bass-heavy and funky soundscape that mixes the old-retro sound with modern compositions fit for dancefloors around the world. The tracks on this…

Forest Gate musician Barney Artist is one of the most exciting prospects in the hip-hop scene in London. Having worked with the likes of Jordan Rakei, Emmavie, Alfa Mist and Jay Prince, his sound is soulful, smooth and incredibly introspective as well. On his new single and video “Rose Thorn,” he turns romantic with a…

The time has nearly come! Leicester-based musical genius Scott Xylo comes through with a new single titled “Hold On,” which will feature on his highly anticipated album Find Us When You Get Here, which is set to be released on the 7th of September on Black Acre Records. It is the album I am most looking…

The widely respected and loved Dutch-based platform Chillhop come through with an exciting new compilation album titled daydreams. A collection of tracks by some of the most talented producers around, the compilation is a smooth and easy listen, with every track flowing perfectly into the next. The vibe of the tape is very meditative, which is…

Chicago-born Jeremiah Jae is back with an exciting new album titled DAFFI. His sound has always been dark in tone, and he carries it through on this new 16 track project, with sombre jazz-sampled production and an often psychedelic sound. Lyrically it is a dark record too, with Jeremiah releasing all the angst, frustrations and…

*2018 Album of the Year* Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The Chicago-based musician has been at the forefront of some of the most innovative and exciting sounds of the last couple of years, and his new project Where We Come From (CHICAGOxLONDON Mixtape) is a sublime body of work, collaborating with some of the most…

Brisbane native Sampology’s career has spanned over a decade as a musician and DJ, having released some stellar projects over the last couple of years, such as the incredible Natural Selections EP back in 2016. He is back this year with a stellar new release, one which captures his creative and experimental energy in an upbeat…

Richmond, Virginia legend Ohbliv is back again, which is always exciting news. The talented producer has released Retrospective, a new album that sees him delve into old soul and jazz samples, bringing out a Rhodes-heavy tape which sounds smooth and really incredibly ethereal in sound. With every track flowing into the next smoothly, he is not…

*2018 Album of the Year* New Jersey based producer Flamingosis comes through with the album of the summer. Flight Fantastic contains some of the most colourful and funky rhythms you’ll hear on a record in a while. The energy he emanates through his music is just infectious. Whether it’s the bounce-heavy beats that are incredibly…