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Blakey Shares Powerful New single ‘Hometown Girl’

Pop sensation Blakey has shared his powerful new track, ‘Hometown Girl’, an ode to the loves of his youth and “the idea of heading back to get something you left behind” with a hopeful look to the future. Mixing between soaring melodies that are meant to be sung to the rafters and faster-paced crooning rhythmic verses, Blakey has a unique yet universal appeal and isn’t afraid of wearing his heart on his sleeve. Powered by driving beats and layers upon layers of harmonies, ‘Hometown Girl’ is a melancholic yet uplifting pop anthem that will see you through the dark days and into next summer.

Based half in Suffolk and London, Blakey recently released his ‘Embers Mixtape’, a collection of old tracks and new. Blakey has garnered over 15 million global streams, Spotify New Music Friday placements across the world including US and UK and reached the Viral Top 50 and Top 50 Chart in 7 countries, and the Pop List playlist. Blakey has picked up significant attention from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra, BBC Radio 2, XFM, Noisey, Clash, ROTD, Notion and TMRW with sync placements on adverts and TV shows including Love Island UK and in the US and internationally on Netflix. Blakey has also played shows for BBC introducing. Blakey has signed to Matt Wills’ ‘Life Is Beautiful’ label which has been responsible for the rise of Ellysse Mason, Inés Rae and The Hara.

Blakey’s voice is a captivating mix between crooning low and falsetto highs, a natural fit for writing emotive anthemic choruses; Blakey found that interspersing them with faster-paced verses came naturally. Based on his growing success, he is primed for a huge 2022.

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GMG_Grizz brings melodic rap and undeniable attitude on latest release “Something Slight”

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GMG_Grizz is here with “Something Slight,” officially released as “Something Slight Freestyle,” a rap record built on confidence, personal ambition and lyrical self-assurance. The St. Louis artist’s track, embraces the familiar brag-track approach, but gives it an interesting musical direction through its melodic rap delivery. The title itself is indicative of the mindset going into the release, showing the artist’s ability to spit dope flows and bars as just something natural, not some Herculean effort.

The flowing piano movement and the bouncing rhythm is what makes this freestyle worth revisiting. These elements make the record sound familiar but still keep the arrangement catchy and accessible. GMG_Grizz’s direction is more toward confidence and individuality, someone who is comfortable with his work ethic and the lifestyle he portrays. The melodic approach also gives the track a different personality than a straight rap performance, allowing its rhythm to carry much of the appeal.

“Something Slight” is a tantalising taste of where GMG_Grizz is heading musically. There’s room for him to explore this sound further, but the piano and rhythmic bounce provide a foundation for keeping the track interesting. A confident freestyle with a personality that you can recognise and re-play value.

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François Marius pushes romantic excitement into a dancefloor celebration with “La Loco”

François Marius

François Marius arrives with a jolt of Latin Pop energy with “La Loco,” a dance-friendly track about attraction, romantic excitement and the fun madness of falling for someone. “LA Loco” is an immediate invitation to dance, with its catchy guitars, groovy bassline and spirited vocals giving it a friendly musical personality. Its approach is refreshingly simple, with the aim of having a good time rather than complicate the experience unnecessarily.

The song becomes even more interesting when Bérénice is on board, because the chemistry between the two performers is palpable. Their vocal call and response is a playful give and take, reflecting the thrill of two people being attracted to each other. It makes the romantic theme feel conversational, turning the performance into a musical chase instead of a one-sided declaration.

The acoustic elements also merge with the modern Latin beats, defining the danceable orientation of the track. “La Loco” is ultimately about enjoying the thrill that comes with attraction and letting yourself get carried away by the moment. Its constant call to swing along adds another layer of infectious energy. François Marius and Bérénice are a feel good collaboration that combines romance, rhythm and movement into an appealing Latin Pop package.

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