Hip Hop
LISTEN NOW: Tclakehouse’s Meaningful Song, “You Are Not Alone”
Hailing from St.Paul Minnesota, Tclakehouse is an indie artist you have to discover this year. You can tell he drops off smooth vocoder vibes on his meaningful new single, “You Are Not Alone”. If you feel lonely during Coronavirus isolation, then this song will probably cheer you up. Indeed, one of his main aspirations is to uplift the world through his music.
While it is true his sound is versatile (Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop background), this time he embraces a fresh RnB concept. At the age of 14, he took the first steps in his music career while singing in a church choir. Later, he became interested in music production, and Lakehouse Wave Entertainment became home to his productions. Watch “You Are Not Alone” below, and stay tuned for his next clip, “Super Saiyan” in collaboration with Lil’Hyste.
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A talented up-and-coming songwriter and Indie Hip-Hop artist, Knowlij has made his mark with a tender and collaborative debut single. Released on Valentine’s Day and featuring his fiancée Holly, the single is a heartfelt introduction to one of this year’s most impressive and original virtuosos.
A father and fervent writer, Knowlij has developed a chill synergistic blend of Hip-Hop and Pop that is uniquely his own. Behind the music, he’s become known for his inspiring, heartfelt, and passionate lyrics, shining a light on universal struggles and deeply human moments to forge a connection with listeners from around the world. For his debut single, the poetic and poignant “Kites,” Knowlij has delivered a masterclass in softly blended acoustic tones, minimalist production, tender verse, and some gorgeous vocals by his fiancée Holly.
Released in February this year, the single has quickly become something of a phenomenon online, reaching over 16K streams on Spotify alone, while also drawing praise from music sites like Broken 8 Records, Stereo Stickman, Tunepical, and more, who have stated it is “one of the most evocative releases of the year so far, it’s a must for any fan of modern Pop and tender Hip-Hop” and “rhythmically alluring from the outset, “Kites” has the makings of a timeless mainstream single.”
Speaking about the single, Knowlij explained, “Kites is a metaphor for our relationship when the wind blows, and we struggle to weather storms in life. A kite is something that is grounded by someone holding onto it. If you do not hold onto a kite when the wind blows it will blow away.”
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Josh Remi is a Filipino-American artist from Jacksonville, Florida. He has a focus on creating excellent music that immediately highlights personality, passion, and talent. The performer’s most recent release is titled ‘Interval,‘ and it sets the bar higher in terms of combining various influences under one roof.
‘Interval’ is a really good introduction to Josh’s artistry, as it offers a really good insight into the artist’s sonic vision, while also offering some amazing production aesthetics. The quality of the recording is extremely crisp, and the sound is broad-ranging and expansive.
The artist’s vocals really stand out, and ‘Interval’ is a very melodic composition with a fun and compounded twist that makes a difference in terms of how the soulful tone of this release adds a sense of depth to the mix.
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New Orleans-based rapper D$AVAGE is making waves with his fresh take on Dess Dior & Mariah The Scientist‘s hit single “Stone Cold.” The way he puts his own mark on this version will have you hooked.
But D$AVAGE is more than just a rising Hip-Hop talent, indeed, he’s also a young percussionist and a college dropout following his dreams. Despite his busy schedule, D$AVAGE has returned to his passion for music with the goal of making it his career.
It’s worth mentioning, the release date for his upcoming project ‘007: The Mixtape’ is currently TBA and the songs will be distributed by AWAL, a subsidiary of Sony Music.
He has a varied and eclectic range of influences, including Gucci Mane, Kevin Gates, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Drake, which have shaped his unique and alternative style.
“This specific remix is my take on the original song “Stone Cold” from a toxic masculine point of view mostly directed at the original artists Dess Dior & Mariah The Scientist.” — D$AVAGE
Besides his confident charisma, the up-and-coming virtuoso showcases a warm and rich tone with his youthful vocals. Positively, all this allows him to rap with such clarity and ease.
Without further ado, his exceptional flow, execution, and delivery revitalize the urban scene. And I would dare to say he also has a bright future ahead.