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CHARMAINE Team Up With Kali on New track “SIZZLE”

Following on from the recent release of rising hip-hop superstar Charmaine’s debut EP, the Canadian-Zimbabwean artist is upping the ante with three new additions to create her Hood Avant Garde Deluxe EP.

This includes sensual Latin-dance inspired track ‘A MI MANERA’ featuring Warner Music Latin artist VALENTINO and ‘SIZZLE’ featuring Atlanta rapper KALI, plus remix of ‘DON’T CARE’ now titled ‘WE DON’T CARE’ featuring Toronto rapper HAVIAH MIGHTY.

Her debut tape was packed with multidimensional, playful and boasty must-rewind songs. In true Charmaine fashion, she’s rounded up a stellar trio of artists to up the ante on her electrifying debut EP with three new offerings that are sure to be a part of your summer playlist.

Haviah Mighty impresses on ‘WE DON’T CARE’ that showcases her and Charmaine’s unapologetic confidence and musical style that uplifts listeners. Latin sensation Valentino blends perfectly with Charmaine’s luscious vocals, showcasing her versatility and singing abilities on ‘A MI MANERA’. Finally, ‘SIZZLE’ featuring Kali is a confidence-boosting track that makes female listeners feel BOLD while embracing their sexuality.

“I am beyond excited,” Charmaine says of her deluxe offering. “Haviah Mighty, Valentino and Kali killed their verse and the world is going to hear that. It was super important for me to have international representation for my deluxe project. I cannot wait to see how everyone responds to it! I want everyone to feel GOOD and ready to get back into the open world we so dearly missed.”

Charmaine’s last offering was the official music video for ‘DOUBLE DUTCH’ that saw her serve culture and couture – watch here. Charmaine has continued to impress and grow her loving fan base and with over three million streams of her debut EP, it’s clear she’s making noise that fans can’t get enough of.

Following her First on SoundCloud selection (being the only Canadian to ever be selected for the platform’s accelerated program) Charmaine rounded up her team to chop it up with DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and former MTV host, Jasmine Solano on Clubhouse. The discussion touched on Charmaine’s artistry and behind the scenes moments with her team that landed her to where she is today. The in-depth conversation was filled with inspiration for creatives everywhere on respecting the hustle that drives career success.

Listed as one of 25 artists to watch in 2021 by Complex Canada, “Queen of the North“ by Earmilk and a “bop connoisseur” by Notion, Charmaine is on her way up with no looking down.

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Amanda Fagan unveils lost love and regret on latest release “Forever Yearn”

Amanda Fagan‘s latest release, “Forever Yearn,” is a tragic love story of pride, lost opportunity, and the harrowing knowledge that some mistakes can never be undone. A young couple at heart, wild and almost in love, but whose pride prevents the relationship from flowering. Their story doesn’t end with seeing what went wrong. It hurts more because you don’t see it for years.

“It’s a song about breaking cycles, but the characters are caught in the consequences of their choices. They learn from their mistakes, but knowledge cannot change the past. What remains is the longing for each other, which gives the song its emotional weight and its title, “Forever Yearn.”

Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, the song feels like a love story that never gets old. Fagan’s premise blends regret and longing, showing how pride can linger long after an alternative decision could have changed everything. So “Forever Yearn” is less about lost love than about two people wondering what might have been.

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iLLLACAT brings sharp bars and catchy production with latest release “Like Dat”

iLLLACAT drops “Like Dat,” a Hip-Hop cut with punchy production, percussion, and synths that give the record movement. Bookie comes on the track and sets the tone immediately with the hard lines, “Get out of my face with the gas, we’re on the chase for the cash, if you’re moving fake I’ll pass, I’ll pack it, and I’ll put it in a bag.” The delivery is right there in the money, the movement, and staying away from anything fake.

The production leaves plenty of space to land those words. Percussion powers the track with synths adding another layer to the beat, a backdrop for the straight-up vocal approach. “Like Dat” maintains tight energy and, instead of overcomplicating its message, lets the verses do the work in terms of personality.

The line, “Steady making money while smoking a pain killer” provides another memorable moment and an insight into the attitude that runs throughout the record. iLLLACAT brings us “Like Dat”, a pure hip-hop joint with Bookie on the track. A catchy production that stays sharp, an assertive voice, memorable lines, and enough rhythmic punch to keep the record moving.

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