We’ve updated our Spotify ‘thisisHeat’ playlist with new music, you should check it out!
Our Spotify ‘thisisHeat’ playlist is freshly updated for you, regularly so take a look/listen to all the newest and hottest tracks from our favourites! In no particular order…
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Introducing R&B Princess: Summer Banton [Interview]
We are so excited about R&B princess, Summer Banton whose sound is an expression of youth, vulnerability and empowerment. In this interview, we're peeling back the curtain to give you a peak into Summer’s world.
The Power of Music: Why Your First Concert Might Outshine Other 'Firsts'"
We all recall our first concert, and our first shared ‘intimate’ experience, but which was more enjoyable? According to an online survey by YouGov, 21% of UK fans consider their first concert to be more memorable than…
Exploring Ayra Starr's Vulnerable Side: 'Rhythm and Blues' Release
I’ve put myself out there and I’m allowing myself receive and give love through music and It’s safe to say I’ve let my guard down with 'Rhythm and Blues'.
Why Tyla’s single ‘Water’ became a worldwide hit!
From her summertime single ‘Water’, Tyla’s first-ever entry into the prestigious Official Top 40, to securing the number one spot on the Afrobeats charts, to now winning a GRAMMY Award in 2024, Tyla's success knows no bounds.
10 UK Songs we’ve had on repeat since foreverrr
It’s one thing to update our playlists but it’s another when the recent additions have been nothing short of an obsession. Discovering new music is definitely up there as one of the finer things in life so this is us sharing with you, the newest songs that have been stuck on repeat! Enjoy.
An Interview with Afro-Fusion Artist, 23 Dojo: What inspired his latest single - “Steel and Coppa”
I wanted to make a hard track because at the time, life was real sweet living in Dubai, but I always remembered where I came from and that’s what birthed this song.
Black Sherif’s new music video for ‘Oil in my Head’
Brought to you by the Ghanian breakthrough artist Black Sherif, who blessed our ears with the irresistible anthem of 2022, Kweku The Traveller, the music video for ‘Oil in my Head’ from the debut album ‘The Villian I Never Was’ takes us on an adventurous and mystical journey.
South London artist Santino Le Saint’s drops an entirely acoustic EP titled ‘new material’
There’s just something about an entirely acoustic EP that makes you feel even more connected to an artist. The Brixton based artist Santino Le Saint’s newest 5-track project titled ‘new material’ is stripped back with ‘no frills no gimmicks’.
Fireboy DML's Latest Single 'Someone': A Fusion of Contemporary and Traditional Sounds
"Someone" is a love song that reflects on the challenges of maintaining relationships amidst the demands of fame and tour life. Fireboy's versatility shines through in this track, and we are eagerly embracing the fresh sound.
Kwengface's Powerful COLORS Feature: Stripping Away the Mask
What made Kwengface's COLORS feature particularly noteworthy was his decision to remove his bally, the face mask that has become a signature part of his image.
Introducing 23 Dojo: A Deep Dive into the Genre-Bending Soundscapes of his new single 'Geto'
At the time of recording Geto, 23 Dojo wasn’t the type of guy who’d you’d associate with singing vocals, especially not in the setting he was in. Surrounded by hustlers and a hood lifestyle, Dojo took a risk by trying something new.
MOBO nominated rapper Jbee drops video for Heart On Ice
‘Heart On Ice’ is the newest single and music video from JBEE. The music video starring TikTok star Jordan Hersey (who plays JBEE’s love interest) includes scenes of JBEE rapping heartfelt lyrics in his bedroom alone alongside reminiscent moments that he and his love interest once shared together.
Tyla is South africa’s next gen-z pop star with new single ‘Been Thinking’
South African artist Tyla is slowly becoming Johannesburg’s biggest Gen-Z pop-star. Tyla’s latest song ‘Been Thinking’ is a pop music lover’s dream.
5 UK Music Artists to Watch Out For in 2023
Ever since Raye broke free from the contract with her previous label and went independent, we have seen her flourish. Raye’s single ‘ESCAPISM’ (Sped Up) became a viral TikTok sensation with over 323.5k videos created using the sound, making it impossible to not fall in love with the catchy but raw lyrics.
Rihanna is back with new music in 2022! Lift Me Up from the Black Panther Soundtrack
Released 28th September 2022, ‘Lift Me Up’, is Rihanna’s new song and her way of returning back to the music world. We can hear you the Rihanna Navy screaming for joy right now.
WSTRN SEASON 3 ALBUM FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Now, I listened to WSTRN’s album whilst I was getting ready to go out to for two of my friend’s birthdays - highly recommend! If you’re the type that has a whole sold out concert in the bathroom as you doll yourself up, this album is for you. Haile, Louis and Akelle are the ultimate trio that provide the correct vibes always.
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First single titled ‘Vibe Check [Palo Santo]’ from Che Lingo’s next album
Che Lingo is back with some fresh new bars and breathtaking visuals to match for his new single titled ‘VIBE CHECK (Palo Santo)’ off his upcoming album. Vibe Check (Palo Santo) talks about resetting, clearing your mind, and side stepping all the bad energies around you. Now if like me you wondered who or what Palo Santo is… well, Palo santo is a sacred tree native to South America.
Reverb Archives: Illmatic - Nas
Nas’ journey to legendary status began here with debut album ‘Illmatic’, which would go on to be one of Hip Hop’s most influential bodies of work, ever.
If you never knew why Nas is in your favourite rappers’ top 5, this 10-track masterpiece is probably the first reason why.
UK based girl-group Flo release debut single Cardboard Box
Hold up… There’s a new R&B girl-group on the scene! 19-and-20-year-olds Renée, Stella and Jorja make a beautiful trio as they harmonise, over a dreamy MNEK production that “fuses early 00s R&B, complete with Irreplaceable-esque guitar figures, and dancehall flavours”.