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...Fresh picks of the tracks you need on your playlist this week.
HUMPHREY DENNIS - LOVE?
After collaborating on a number of artist projects, rising Amsterdam producer Humphrey Dennis looks ahead to establishing himself as a solo artist with his debut release “Love?”. Acting as the perfect teaser and introduction to his forthcoming EP dedicated to Black fathers, the infectious instrumental release sees him explore the topic of self-love, resonating with listeners on a similar journey of self-belief and discovery.
AMALIE BRYDE - SAY WHAT IT IS
Neo-soul & jazz artist Amalie Bryde releases her hot new single ‘Say What It Is’. In parallel to the tracks punchy title, the single it’s about doing anything you can to get the person you love back, even when that means losing yourself in the process. Produced by Glen Scott - Amalie’s ethereal vocals are filled with melancholy as she pines for reconciliation; this all supported by an experimental video that depicts her mental deterioration filled with lots of glitchy graphics and psychedelic colours.
REMI WOLF - PHOTO ID FT. DOMINIC FIKE
Dog-owner and breakout pop-star Remi Wolf has tapped Dominic Fike for an even more hyped version of “Photo ID”, an early fan favorite from Wolf’s major-label debut EP, I’m Allergic To Dogs! The collaborative offering brings a revamped spark to the original psych-infused disco track, featuring a new verse and backing vocals from the fast-rising Fike. The unlikely pair both take a similar approach to pop music, letting their eclectic styles and mischievous sense of humor reign free in the prismatic video which showcases the fun-loving energy that is central to the duo’s collaboration.
J.K. - for you FT. HASANI VIBEZ
J.K. just landed on our radar, and she should be on yours too by now. To celebrate the release of her debut album “Identity Crisis” and to provide a candid snapshot of its creation, multi-hyphenate artist J.K. (Jordan Kristine Seamón) not only self-directed her first music video to ‘for you’, but has also released a companion piece to the project, a self-directed documentary detailing the highs and lows of the project and giving listeners an insight into her world.
WESLEY JOSEPH - THRILLA
Wesley Joseph spent 2020 releasing a series of exceptional debut singles accompanied by self-directed visual pieces that revealed a tempting glimpse into his unique world. In his first release this year, Wesley graces us with his new single Thrilla, an anthemic, game-changing cut produced by Wesley alongside Jai Paul collaborator Lexxx. The song is shared alongside another self-directed music video, existing in Wesley’s space of magic realism and featuring one of two working DeLoreans in the UK.
You can listen to all the songs featured on our EQUATE .LSTNS playlist direct on our Spotify playlist, or below.