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Michael Love Michael – Richard

Michael Love Michael, the genre-blurring, independent New York City-based pop artist, returns with a new single, “Richard,” following their last release, July’s “Have,” a simmering folk duet with an iconic rock musician, Chelsea Wolfe. MTV called the collaboration “liberatory,” a song with weight and a “sweltering gloom punctuated by rage.”

“Richard” is the next single from Michael’s upcoming second album, and was co-written and co-produced by Michael with Reuben Butchart. Its groovy, slick R&B sound is a departure from previous work, which has been steeped more in the alternative pop and rock genres. The song’s catchy, “doing the butterfly” chorus is a reference to a childhood spent dancing in their living room to their grandmother’s favorite funk and soul records.

The song’s video, capturing Michael’s joie de vivre, was filmed in Paris in July 2021, primarily in the city’s popular Montmartre area, complete with breathtaking views of the city.

Says Michael of the track, referencing Paris’ famous Wall of Love: “Richard was a very special person in my life who I did not take the time to know well. He was a profoundly lonely person. If I could say I love you to him in 250 languages now, I would. The point is: Give people you love their roses while they are here. Dance with them and take their picture. I regret not doing this while Richard was here, but this song is my rose to him now.”

All of Michael’s music, including their debut album, “XO,” released in 2020, is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Makhyli sets the rules with bold attitude on latest release “Keep You Waiting”

On “Keep You Waiting,” Makhyli keeps the momentum going with a hip-hop track that celebrates confidence, style, and unapologetic self-worth. The song’s message is very simple. If you want to get close, you have to be patient. The lyrics focus on physical attraction, personal standards, and the need to get in line. Makhyli knows what they have to offer, and they won’t rush anything for anyone.

The lyrics also reveal a playful, calculating side of the song’s character. The narrator calls an ex a loser. The scheme to get someone to hand over their money shows someone determined to get what they want and stay in control. Makhyli takes a positive and playful approach to attraction, seeing waiting as an asset rather than a liability. This attitude defines the track’s personality.

“Keep You Waiting” is a great choice for hip-hop fans who like their music with confidence, flirtation, and bold self-expression. This is pure Makhyli swagger, unapologetic and unashamed. But the best part is the person behind the lyrics, the attitude that powers the track.

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Ori Dagan brings a timeless attitude on latest release “Why Don’t You Do Right”

Ori Dagan‘s latest release, “Why Don’t You Do Right,” is about money, relationships, and the consequences of letting the wrong people use you. The song has a lively feeling, using catchy chords on the piano so that the message can be easily followed. The lyrics describe a man with a lot of money, but women used him. “Now it’s a different time, and he’s paying the price for what he did in the past.

The song is interesting because it is so upfront about relationships and financial certainty. The words move from reminiscing about better times to the hard reality of being left with nothing. It is a song of the edge, of the threat of being cast out when the money is gone. It avoids complicated storytelling and keeps the message simple. The piano chords are catchy enough to give it a musical foundation.

If you like a little bite in your songs, character and memorable phrasing, Ori Dagan’s “Why Don’t You Do Right” has plenty of it. Relationship drama, financial regret, and piano-driven appeal come together to give the song a sticky personality.

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