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Rayhan ascends new heights with “MISTY MOUNTAIN”

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Toronto artist Rayhan is back with this genre-defying single that is as introspective as it is cinematic. “MISTY MOUNTAIN” produced on the edge by Mèhti, is a sound journey collaging hip hop storytelling, with the textural landscape of electronica, really quite something other. “MISTY MOUNTAIN” envelops listeners in a cloud of fine synths and rumbling basslines, depicting a landscape that’s simultaneously ancient and of the future. So it’s no wonder the song’s title is the name of the epic and that Rayhan takes on the role of a modern day guide, who’s dealing with a new kind of dragon that includes addiction and the frustrating grind of east-end Toronto.

And what makes “MISTY MOUNTAIN” punch even harder is its emotional honesty. Rayhan is not simply appropriating from fantasy, he’s stitching it into the unbleached cloth of his lived experience. He carries it with clear-eyed yet urgent calm, street corners turned shrines, friendships forged in flame, and moments of quiet when it all feels like it’s falling apart. It is daring, but intimate. Mèhti creates a soundscape that pulses like a heartbeat. The beat feels like it breathes with Rayhan, shrinking in moments of vulnerability and inflating in peaks of triumphant persistence. It’s a short film in sound. “MISTY MOUNTAIN” is about the ascent of the draw to the high life, the price it extracts, and the spirit it takes to descend with your soul intact.

Rayhan doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, he offers snippets of myth, memory, and movement, pieced together with a sense of fraternal complicity and bone-deep self-scrutiny. It’s not your typical hip-hop release. It’s a quest that comes tucked into verses, a confession in kicks. And for anyone who’s ever been lost in the clouds and trapped in the fog of ambition, “MISTY MOUNTAIN” is a reminder that even in the darkest woods, there’s always a way home to yourself.

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El Vrother turns negativity into strength on new single “My Biggest Fan”

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“My Biggest Fan” is a powerful, insightful, and surprisingly uplifting song. It’s a Latin-infused hip-hop anthem that puts a new spin on turning negativity into strength. El Vrother’s latest track is about redemption, growth, and being real.

This was inspired by a real-life event in which a listener admitted to posting hateful comments about El Vrother’s work for years before becoming a steadfast supporter. The ironic and human change gave the song its creative spark, and El Vrother didn’t get back at anyone or ignore the problem. Instead, he turned it into art, which shows that even anger can change when faced with honesty and sincerity.

The song has a unique sound that is both authentic and powerful, blending sharp Latin rhythms with a hip-hop foundation. His story shows how music that comes from real struggles, real life, and real feelings can have a significant effect. It is an artistic position that runs counter to the negative trends common in modern music charts. “My Biggest Fan” is a statement that authentic storytelling will always be important.

El Vrother uses the song to show that music can change people’s minds, break down walls, and start real change. He thinks of the song as proof that music can change how people feel. This is a response to the widespread culture of hate online. El Vrother improves the conversation in “My Biggest Fan” and gives us a piece with purpose, a beat, and an effect.

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SHAB shares Dave Audé remix of “Say It With Your Chest”

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SHAB returns with energy on her new single, ‘Say It With Your Chest’ (Dave Audé Remix), a stunning rework of her empowerment anthem. Paired with Grammy-winning DJ and producer Dave Audé, SHAB brings her message of confidence and self-assertion to the dance floor itself, an aural experience that is both fierce and free-forming.

From the opening beat, Audé’s production acumen is on display, bass-heavy, rhythm-infectious, and all about making sure you hit every drop. Commanding vocals from SHAB pierce with precision and power, reminding us to stand tall, speak up, and own our power without reservation. The remix transforms the original track into a heart-pounding club anthem that’s equally suited for late-night DJ sets and gym playlists.

The energy between SHAB’s powerful voice and Audé’s global production talent is a no-brainer when seeking the perfect mix of pop, house, and electronic brilliance. For those who are craving something a little more substantial, though, this remix fits the bill. It’s a homecoming, an affirmation, that magnifies SHAB’s bold artistic vision while cementing her status as one of the world’s dance-pop stars. The beat for each is precisely right for a song where the theme is be bold, be loud, and don’t hold back.

SHAB’s “Say It With Your Chest (Dave Audé Remix)” is empowerment with movement, an anthem to blast at the people who need reminding of your confidence. Whether hearing SHAB for the first time or following her music journey since day one, this remix is evidence that her artistry continues to evolve with intention and power.

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