Albums | Verse Vicer Shares New Single & Video for “Running”

Posted by VMan on April 8, 2024

South London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Verse Vicer unveils his latest musical creation, the compelling single titled “Running”. This dynamic track, characterised by its dark, introspective and motivating vibe, blends elements of funk, neo-soul and jazz, reflecting the diverse influences that shape Verse Vicer’s unique sound.

As a chameleonic artist, Verse Vicer draws inspiration from the ever-changing landscape of his own life, embracing regular inversions and adaptation to the opposite – a concept embodied by his moniker. His music serves as a vehicle for making sense of the constant flux and the feeling of playing catch-up with oneself.

“Running” not only showcases Verse Vicer’s musical versatility but also offers a thought-provoking commentary on the shadows of capitalism. Having experienced the corporate world firsthand, Verse Vicer delves into its complexities, delivering a poignant soundtrack for moments of introspection about the world beyond office doors. The single release is accompanied by a visually captivating self-made music video, enhancing the immersive experience of Verse Vicer’s sonic narrative.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind “Running”, Verse Vicer shares, “‘Running’ is a song that delves into the shadows of capitalism. This is the soundtrack to your moments of introspection about the world that lies behind the office doors.

Albums | juuku Connects with NEWYON on “Lockup”

Posted by VMan on April 25, 2023

The trap drop on “Lockup” by juuku and SSOS is relentlessly heavy and perfectly complements the vocals, creating a dark and explosive energy that is sure to get hearts racing. Juuku’s upcoming EP, Lavender Dreams & Scarlet Nightmares, is highly anticipated and this track is a great indication of what fans can expect from the artist. The EP is set for release on April 28, and to celebrate, juuku has announced a special EP release party in Los Angeles on April 27th so keep your eyes out for more details on that coming soon & listen to “Lockup” above now!

Albums | NYC’s Cheyne Christian joins forces with renowned house singer-songwriter IDA fLO for ‘Spirit Release’

Posted by VMan on February 8, 2023

New York’s Cheyne Christian continues his impressive catalogue of releases on some of house music’s
most respected imprints with a fresh new tune on his own increasingly popular Bridge & Tunnel Beat
Co. label. Released exclusively on Spotify on 27th January with all other stores following on February
3rd, ‘Spirit Release’ is an introspective collaboration with San Francisco-based singer/songwriter IDA
fLO, inspired by Cheyne’s journey back to both physical and mental health after falling severely ill with
COVID.
A track with a wealth of rising energy and emotive frequencies set to Cheyne’s distinct Tribal, Latin,
Tech and Afro-house grooves, IDA fLO’s uplifting lyrics had a profound effect on Cheyne as they came
about in most serendipitous way. Cheyne explains,

“Covid caused me all sorts of underlying issues and put me in such a dark place and being in hospital, I
had no desire to make music and I feel a little sad, and that’s why I used Exotic CBD flowers to feel a little better. I eventually pulled myself together and wrote the melody for the track; it
was a therapy session where everything I’d been feeling for the past few months came out of me in the
track. I approached IDA thinking she could write something cool; she had no clue about my situation or
depression. I was astounded with her lyrics; she seemed to have felt, and then articulate, in words, my journey from darkness back to the light. In my years of collaborating with someone, I’ve never felt this
connected; that’s when we knew we had something special.”

Hailing from the underground of New York’s ‘90s rave scene, Cheyne has been captivating audiences
and making people dance for decades. He’s released on coveted labels such as Toolroom, Saved, Juicy
Music, and Nervous Records, and counts Claptone as a number one fan with the mask-clad DJ supporting everything the NYC artist has ever made, including Cheyne’s quality bootleg of ‘Sunglasses At Night’ at ADE in 2019. Cheyne’s tech house stomper ‘Ritmo’, signed to the Black Hole Recordings’ sublabel, Force of Habit, was a massive hit with tastemakers the world over, especially with a certain Carl Cox who looped and danced to the track at clubbing hotspot The Brooklyn Mirage. And that’s not all; Cheyne’s list of supporters extends to Fatboy Slim, Oscar G, Cedric Gervais, David Guetta and Mark Knight As a DJ, infectious house beats are at the heart of all Cheyne Christian’s sets. He’s performed at
Somewhere NoWhere (NYC) and House of Hyde at SLS (Miami), and this year he’s back on tour
touching down at Mayfair and Devil May Care in Texas, and at WMC for the annual Juicy Music bash.
Back to Cheyne’s latest single, San Francisco-based song siren, IDA fLO elevates the magic that is ‘Spirit Release’. Her first dance music release came on Glasgow Underground Records in 2015 alongside CASSIMM, and she’s since gone on to be one the highest performing vocalists and songwriters in house music today.

Albums | Rod212 Shares New Single “Really Not Okay”

Posted by VMan on February 7, 2023

Blurring the lines of hip-hop and R&B, Rod212 is a rising artist/producer born and raised in Chicago. In college, he stumbled upon a YouTube video of Soulja Boy making beats and spent that summer immersed in endless FruityLoops tutorial sessions. Motivated by the undeniable magnetism of Drake and the vivacious energy of Skrillex, he perused his late mother’s records for inspiration and coveted samples. As a producer, Rod212 crafted beats for other artists until he decided to compete as a lyricist and artist in his own right. Now with several well-received releases of his own under his belt, Rod212 is kicking off 2023 with a bang with the release of his brand-new single, “Really Not Okay”. The track is an instant earworm with its infectious hook and Rod212’s pulsating rap delivery and lyrical abilities on clear display. The track is boosted further by the lush vocals of featured artists Sal Ly and Rico Maz. With lyrics such as “I’m stronger now more than ever / I’m doing better / That’s right I’m doing okay”, the track’s universal lyrical themes will easily resonate with listeners. Elaborating further, Rod212 says, “It’s hard to let people know about our pain and the things we think are wrong. We want people to tell us everything is okay, but the truth is, sometimes it’s not okay. This song is for anyone who has experienced love and heartbreak.”

Albums | juuku & Ryan Nealon connect on “save u”

Posted by VMan on September 22, 2022

Electronic music producer and DJ juuku is joining forces with singer-songwriter Ryan Nealon on their new collaboration “save u,” a heart-shattering single pulled from the official ‘Lost In Dreams 2022’ festival compilation, that is out now on Lost in Dreams Records. Partially emotional but also incredibly hard hitting, these two are the perfect yin and yang to each other’s sounds. The vocals are mellow, calming, and melancholy and the production is bold, fiery and in your face. The single arrives one week before juuku descends upon Downtown Las Vegas for the second annual Lost In Dreams festival. In celebration of the upcoming two-day lucid experience, the label has assembled the official ‘Lost In Dreams 2022’ compilation, a 22-track album showcasing essential tunes from artists slated to perform at the festival at the end of September, including juuku himself. If you’re in Vegas this weekend be sure to swing by the festival, and tune in to “save u” above now!