I don't want to say I told you so, but I actually told you so when it comes to Blu J! We've been talking about this west coast duo for a minute, and they just keep climbing that ladder to greatness with one awesome track after another! This week they dropped "Light ft. Nevve" and I am loving every bit! Where is the closest dance floor because I just wanna shake my booty! With big bouncy dance beats and super strong vocals from Nevve, this is the perfect track for your weekend playlist.
RL GRIME - REIMS
Music, Original MixCommentFor the past two years, RL Grime has been quietly tucked away in some magical studio where dreams come true, working on this next album. This is OK because, when RL Grime is creating, we are eventually gonna get all the good stuff. This Los Angeles producer gives me the warm and fuzzies with his big bass beats and future feels, his dirty trap sound is nothing but big and sexy. His new track "Reims" is an epic sonic journey without the bells and whistles, he simply puts a wall of music in your face. It's hot OK! I can't wait to hear more RL Grime in the coming year! You guys can stream/buy this one HERE!
MANILA KILLA & AOBEATS - I'M OK FT. SHAYLEN
Music, Original MixCommentI've been really bad about getting music up the past month. Your girl has a lot going on OK! That being said, I always try to get up tracks from that wonderful LA collective Moving Castle. I <3 all things Moving Castle, and this week two legends came together once again to give us a smokin' new track "I'm OK ft. Shaylen" by Manila Killa and AOBeats. Both officially part of the BB fam, this is the first time they have collaborated since 2015 when they dropped "Helix 2.0" and we are swooning over this one! With soulful pop vocals from Shaylen and bouncy future beats, these boys deliver the goods! You can buy/stream this bad boy HERE!
Disclosure: Manila Killa is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz writers Alli Lindsey + Lindsey Oh
LORDE - GREEN LIGHT (HOTEL GARUDA REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentWell, what a nice surprise! Our bb boys Hotel Garuda just dropped an official remix of "Green Light" by Lorde. Remember the last time one of our favorite artists did a Lorde remix .... yea that was Flume ... and that put him next level. Will the same thing happen for this LA duo? It already has in my heart - but maybe now the whole world will know their greatness. Honestly, Hotel Garuda has been filling my life with music to dance to for some years now, and I just think the world of them .... I mean they have produced some of my all time favorite tracks, and this one is definitely getting added to that list! Crushing! Let's all fucking dance!
Disclosure: Hotel Garuda is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz writers Alli Lindsey + Lindsey Oh
SAKIMA - HAPPY HR
Music, Original MixCommentHonestly .... I could go for happy hour 24 hours a day, especially if it sounds like this! But let's think about the best part of happy hour .... drinking when the sun is out! Does anyone else love doing this more than anything! Day drinking for life! But on the real, my loves over at Moving Castle keep handing me the heat and I can't resist any of it ... it's like they have all the secrets of my heart and they keep opening that feel good door and dumping all the good shit into my soul! Not a bad problem to have actually. "Happy Hr" by UK singer-producer SAKIMA is the latest from this LA based label, and yea.... I'm swooning. His vocals are like butter melting over hot biscuits of fluffy R&B vibes. With synthy melodies and super sexy future beats, SAKIMA will make you feel love in all the right places! Swoop this one HERE!
GOLDROOM - SPREAD LOVE
Music, Original MixCommentLast weekend we had another AMAZING time with our bestie Goldroom ... pretty sure we have never NOT crushed a Goldroom show ... together we just make sense. If you are a fan, then you've already heard this new single "Spread Love" at one of his live shows. But now, we can all bask in it's glory and hit that dance floor like the fierce dancing queens we are! This is classic Goldroom with delicious bouncy disco beats laid over that dance pop goodness, and with super soulful vocals from Rooty we're lifted up into our happy place. Such a legend this Goldroom fellow!
SLEEPING LION - STOP IT
MusicCommentA few months ago I was introduced to this Boston-based duo and we've quickly become good friends, as far as cross-country internet friendships go. Sleeping Lion is Nate Flaks (songwriting/vocals) and Noah Longworth McGuire (production/co-vocals) and their press release labels their sound as so-called "dorm soul" which is a fairly apt name considering the two met at Berklee College of Music and make emotionally drenched alternative pop-soul rich with youthful lyrical melodrama and forward-thinking electronic arrangements. A co-write with Flaks' recent ex Abbey Carey and guest vocals from Opia's Jacob Reske, this new tune "Stop It" was released last week via Majestic Casual, and it's a slow-burning story of heartache with an overarching feeling of hope for brighter new beginnings. Take a deep dive into this swirling electro-soul pool of feels y'all.
EMMIT FENN - 1995
Music, Original MixCommentIndie electronic darling Emmit Fenn is back with another hauntingly chill original that's here to float you away to a melting cascade of dreamlike soundscapes. Leaning heartily on longing piano the singer/producer meanders a tuned vocal melody around moody synths and sweeping saws into an emotionally raw effort that's as enjoyable as it is emotional. Additionally Emmit has launched a really cool new website that has digitized his musical journey so far. Definitely check that out at http://www.EmmitFenn.com, and don't feel too afraid of letting a couple tears flow down your face listening to his latest "1995". You can add this to your cry me a river playlist on Spotify here.
AXEL MANSOOR - OUT OF MY HEAD
Music, Original MixCommentWow 2 for 2 so far from Axel Mansoor - who's been lighting up the interwebs so far with his pair of sweet releases "Wasted My Love" and now "Out Of My Head". His fresh take on falsetto infused indie pop is showing us just how a marriage of heady lyricism and clean electric guitar can infuse into a musical breath of fresh air. The song is blissfully dynamic while still retaining enough punch that keeps you firmly locked into the quick 3 minutes of music. These are the types of tunes careers are built upon. Go add this to your favorite chill Spotify playlist here.
Disclosure: Axel Mansoor is managed by Beautiful Buzzz writer Mike Doose.