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The legendary singer passed away on Feb. 28, at the age of 75.

Young Jay’s latest single, Her Ocean, is as sonically oceanic as the title—it moves with the same tranquil yet powerful force. Fusing pop, RnB, and trap, the independent artist found his space in the contemporary landscape with a track that radiates warmth and intimacy. There’s a sultry undercurrent, but the real strength lies in the sincerity of his lyricism. While others lean on excess, Young Jay proves that restraint and poetic depth leave a far stronger impression. After stepping away from music for a year following the passing of his great-grandmother, Lillie Mae Jones Manning, Young Jay resurfaces with a song that feels like both a reflection and a return. Her Ocean is far from surface-level sentimentality—it’s a testament to the kind of romance that refuses to drown in modern trends. With a vocal delivery that rolls in like a tide, carrying both tenderness and intensity, he captures the equilibrium between admiration and longing, bringing a tactile emotional depth to the track. The production lingers in the same atmospheric space, conjuring images of golden-hour heat and slow-motion devotion. The melody doesn’t overpower; it guides, letting the lyrical honesty take centre stage. Her Ocean is available now on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube. […]

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Vancouver-based producer NXSTY, known for his dark basslines and genre-bending trap signature, has dropped his latest track, “Real Bad Man,” out on Boom Records. With a career spanning global tours and millions of streams across platforms, NXSTY is the one we trust to keep trap alive and conquering in the music industry. A name many …

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Courting – Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’ (Lower Third) Vinyl | CD | DL available here March 14 2025 Restless and ambitious: Courting’s new album is a thoroughly modern record made from a grand old Liverpool tradition. This record: I warn […]

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PRI//’s latest album, Madonna’s Scrapbook, unpicks the illusions we construct from memories, photographs, and the carefully curated fragments of our past. Through dissonant beats, lo-fi textures, and a raw, unfiltered approach, the album doesn’t just explore nostalgia—it questions its reliability. In this interview, PRI// touches on the deceptive nature of images, the masks we wear to function, and the blurred lines between perception and reality. From the influence of Hubert Selby Jr. and Lou Reed to the uncomfortable truths buried within seemingly ordinary lives, PRI// dissects the beauty and horror of human nature with a brutal honesty that’s impossible to ignore. Welcome to A&R Factory, PRI. Your album, Madonna’s Scrapbook sounds like an intense, fragmented exploration of perception and memory that hints at nostalgia and illusion. What drew you to that concept, and how does it connect to the album’s themes?  I was doing lots of inner work when I was writing the songs. Lots of re-assessing my old memories and questioning my perspectives of them. I think we can hold on to a memory of something quite tightly and not want to let go of it, but maybe that isn’t even accurate. You’ve spoken about the deceptive nature of old photographs and […]

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“I’ve always felt like an outsider, particularly in the British music industry,” she said at last night’s ceremony. “So it feels really nice to be recognised on this album, when I haven’t made any sacrifices”

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Mali Wilson, the revered music executive, steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated single “I’m Not Sorry”. This soul-stirring love ballad, co-written with Eric D. Wilson, marks a new chapter in both her career and personal journey.

Produced by award-winning artist, saxophonist, and producer Kenneth Whalum with Grammy award winning Miguel “MacGyver” Scott on mixing and mastering, “I’m Not Sorry” seamlessly blends soul, smooth jazz, timeless R&B, and a raw, unapologetic message of love.

Mali’s life transformed when her business friendship with Eric D. Wilson blossomed into romance, for a match made in heaven. Despite skeptics, they shared their love openly, inspiring others and going viral on social media. “I’m Not Sorry”, recorded at their private StoneWood Studios in Atlanta, showcases their divine connection. // Continue to the full article