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GoldLink And Ari Lennox Honor Their People’s Fight On The Funky ‘Sorrow, Tears, And Blood’

The collaboration lands on Global Citizen Prize’s compilation album, ‘Stand Up, which also features Lucky Daye, Masego, and more. …

Months after their massive Together At Home livestream festival featured names like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, The Killers, Christine & The Queens, Pharrell, Camila Cabello, and Alicia Keys, Global Citizen brought together some of the best names in the R&B and Soul world with their Stand Up compilation album. Across the eight-track effort comes the first-ever collaboration between DMV natives GoldLink and Ari Lennox. Entitled “Sorrow, Tears, And Blood,” the funky effort sees both artists honoring the fight their brothers and sisters have put up.

The track comes as both artists continue to work on their upcoming sophomore albums. GoldLink is currently working on his follow-up to 2019’s Diaspora and recently released two singles — “Best Rapper In The F*ckin World” produced by Kaytranada and “Dunya” with LukeyWorld. On the other hand, Ari Lennox has been teasing her second album with a number of incredible-sounding teasers that she’s shared during various Instagram livestreams. She also released her “Grounded” single last week in partnership with Google and US Black Chambers, Inc.

As for the rest of the Stand Up compilation album, fans can look out for seven other records that feature Lucky Daye, Masego, Andra Day, PJ Morton, Jordin Sparks, Big Freedia, Tori Kelly, Raphael Saadiq, and more.

Stand Up is out now via Global Poverty Project. Get it here.

Artist Spotlight

“Empatia” by Aurien & Jab Vix set the tone for an atmospheric new era

“Empatia,“ the stunning electronic debut of Aurien, in collaboration with Jab Vix, is the start of a new creative universe under Aurien’s newly launched imprint Château Bonheur Musique. The track feels like a doorway into a curated emotional space, built from atmosphere, storytelling, and immersive sound design.

“Empatia” is founded upon a contemporary electronic aesthetics that favors texture. The production is sleek and considered, offering up soft rhythmic pulses within roomy layers that breathe. Working with Jab Vix gives texture and dynamics to Aurien’s perspective and sets the sound for the song. It’s more about feeling the music than looking for peaks of high energy. It builds slowly and invites you to sit in the mood.

A highlight is the “Elegant Mix,” which takes the original and gives it a more subdued, slicker makeover. It allows the heart of the composition to come through more intimately, and this duality reinforces the idea behind Château Bonheur Musique as environment, experience, and feeling. “Empatia” is a debut statement and manifesto for the immersive, emotionally intelligent electronic music that works as effortlessly as it does in shared spaces. It’s a thoughtful direction for Aurien, where sound is not just heard, but lived in.

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Saint Escape injects an attitude into a classic for a new generation on latest release “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

SAINT ESCAPE takes a classic favorite, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” and gives it a new twist, transforming the iconic hit into an alternative rock statement full of personality and modern flair.

Rather than just repeating a familiar song, Saint Escape offers a bold vision to the track. There’s a touch of “baddiecore-lite” attitude, married with alt-rock vibes, a feeling that seems tailor-made for those who love nostalgia but want something that speaks to today. The result is familiar, yet refreshingly different.

The track establishes its own identity right from the first moments. The alternative rock styling provides a sharper edge to the song’s timeless themes, making for a dynamic listening experience that feels vibrant and contemporary. With confidence in every note, the performance can stand on its own but still respect the legacy of the original.

While acknowledging the song’s emotional and cultural significance, Saint Escape also celebrates a more rebellious aesthetic. The “baddiecore-lite” influence adds an interesting attitude to the track, making it feel fun, confident and effortlessly cool.

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