Music

Miami based Artist and Producer Phil Watkis Releases a New Track “Never Search”

Jamaican-born Miami-based artist and producer Phil Watkis continues a renewed music run with his third single release in less than three months. The single “Never Search” was released on February 18th under the Radical Roots Records imprint and closed its debut weekend with over 3400 Spotify streams. Phil Watkis’s “Never Search” is that music that keeps on giving with a song that pours into the listener to make them enjoy a life that much more. The glow from the music shines to the fullest, and makes the colors of the world bright, as you are able to hear the fun in the music coming out of your speakers, to bring a party to the listener that never ends. If you love good music, there’s not anything that you won’t enjoy about this special release.

Phil Watkis made his name during the Reggae Revival Movement’s first wave and soon carved out a space for himself across the European landscape with breakout singles such as “Know My Friends”, Hustlers Anthem”, Trodding” and a slew of other concert bangers, that helped the emerging act maintain a strong presence in the Reggae sphere before a brief Hiatus in 2018 to give first-hand care to his terminally ill mother, who passed in 2021.

Fulfilling a promise to his mother, Watkis quickly returned to the studio and in the healing process found a deeper side to his musical talent, along with the singles “Falling For You”, the Al-Mighty Produced “Lion”, and buzzing Radical Roots production “Never Search”, which has already caught an organic buzz from Lovers Rock fans worldwide.

Listen to Phil Watkis new single “Never Search”

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Album Review

R3b3l I explores self-discovery through sound on “A Different Frequency” album

In a music scene often ruled by lyrics, R3b3l I proves that you can tell a powerful story without a single lyric. “A Different Frequency” is a twelve-track instrumental hip-hop and rap-inspired album inviting you into a deeply personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and purpose, speaking its message purely through mood, rhythm, and expression.

“Dance Before the Throne” opens the album, immediately establishing the tone of reflection and reverence. From here, “Elevate” and “The Wave” continue, adding momentum and a sense of movement and change. Each piece is a chapter in a larger story, allowing you to interpret the music with your own experience.

Songs like “I AM Power,” “Level Up,” and “Awaken” seem to be a big part of the progression of the album. The energy is one of empowerment and inner evolution. “The Jazzy Hop” is a nice change of pace in style, with a smooth, groove-flavored taste that shows R3b3l I’s versatility. Meanwhile, “Carousel,” “Raindrops,” and “Heartbeat” are moments of introspection that balance uplifting themes with emotional depth and openness.

The project wraps up on an emotional high with “Ancestors,” a heartfelt tribute to the forebears and the invisible forces that still influence us on our journeys. It’s a fitting way to close out an album about connection, growth, and purpose. “A Different Frequency” is more than a collection of tracks with carefully constructed instrumentals and thoughtful sequencing, and it’s a rewarding journey for those who want immersive instrumental hip-hop with heart, imagination, and substance.

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Artist Spotlight

“Signalling Signatures” finds Mr Pigeons exploring dreams, truth, and hidden meanings

While the first look at an upcoming project usually sets the expectations, Mr Pigeons does something more ambitious with “Signalling Signatures.” With this release, the hip-hop artist opens up a portal into “Shining Arras,” inviting you into a world where dreams, symbols, and hidden meanings collide.

“Signalling Signatures” is an exploration of the thin veil between reality and imagination, based on themes of altered consciousness and shifting perspectives. The song is a mix of mythology, film, and spiritual symbolism and encourages you to look beyond the ordinary and find the messages in everyday life. Mr Pigeons delivers with purpose and swagger, blending introspection with crisp storytelling. He also renders the abstract ideas of the song accessible.

The thing about “Signalling Signatures” that is so compelling is its sheer audacity to challenge you. There are no easy answers in this song, only a quest for truth, perception, and uncertainty. A good opening chapter to “Shining Arras,” and it manages to build up suspense as well as showing Mr Pigeons’ artistic vision. “Signalling Signatures” is a good introduction to what could be an interesting new creative phase for the artist.