It’s the end of the working week for some but it’s also the standard global release day so it’s another reason we love Fridays. Pump up these tunes today in your iso bubble…
MELODOWNZ ‘FINE’
Melodownz has dropped a new single ‘FINE’ produced by Mercy.
“I wrote this song when I was going through one of the darkest stages in my life. I used this song as a self-affirmation which helped me through it and gave me healing. Reassuring myself that whatever happens I'm gonna be fine.”
The music video (directed by ConnorFilms) will also be dropping at 4.45pm on his YouTube channel.
Listen here: https://melodownz.lnk.to/Fine
bKIDD ‘I AM’
Next up is bKIDD with ‘I AM’ which is the first from his upcoming album project “DARK DAYS TURN NIGHT”. The single is the realisation and embracing of his strenghts and weaknesses. Produced by long-time collaborator Ayramz.
To accompany the release of this single/album, bKIDD has created the brand KRO which will be incorproated into packaging and merch:
‘The crow is usually seen as a symbol of bad luck or death, which is how I felt when I wrote most of the songs on this album. I felt like I was stuck in a downward spiral. I feel like this brand gives a quick visual of the album’.
SAM V ‘Ain’t Slowin’ Down (remix)
New from the 1010’s very own isolated SAM V, ‘Ain’t Slowin’ Down (remix)’ is a fresh Urban/R&B track produced in collaboration with Lion Rezz, Juwan and EDY. With a distinctive, retro B2K-esque 2000’s energy, Ain’t Slowin’ Down is a spirit lifter and shake & baker in times of isolation. The original peaked at #8 on the NZ Hot Singles Charts.
With the support of NZ On Air, SAM V’s Y$O crew also created an innovative, cinematic visual piece. It’s certainly a clip worth isolating a few minutes with. Following a successful 2019 where SAM V was a prominent feature on the NZ Hot Singles charts, released 2 albums & 10 music videos, and started his own creative collective called Y$O, SAM V has sped back into 2020 with another statement.
Namely a statement called - Ain’t Slowin’ Down (remix). Keep tabs on this young creative, as he inevitably has more output up his sleeve in 2020 including an EP with bKIDD, Y$O and another album.
Mazbou Q ‘Blacklight’
“Blacklight is an ode to Afro Kiwi identity in the creative space, and a declaration that we are here to stay” says Mazbou Q
The track features two of New Zealand’s rising emcees also of African descent, Mo Muse and Phodiso and follows the Feburary release of his debut single ‘To The Gates’.
Mazbou Q – formerly known as Unchained XL - is a UK-born, Tamaki Makaurau-based Nigerian Kiwi rapper and producer. His unique musical background of golden-age hip-hop, West African highlife and heavy metal forms the backdrop for his non-formulaic style of hip-hop inspired by the likes of Fela Kuti, The Roots and Oddisee.
You On Television ‘Trying’
Indie favourite, You On Television have dropped a new dance/funk track ‘Trying’ which is about wanting to better oneself yet spending all your time scrolling the gram and streaming TV.
Available on all streaming platforms: https://smarturl.it/tyyo