EQUATE .LSTNS_15.4

...Fresh picks of the tracks you need on your playlist this week.

BOJ - EMOTIONS

Nigerian Alté pioneer Boj shares a brand new single “Emotions” - a wildly infectious blend of smooth R&B and futuristic electronica, all while staying true to his heritage with its unique Afrobeats elements. The song tells the tale of a conflicted man trying to make sense of his turbulent relationship with love and coming to terms with the pitfalls of the bachelor lifestyle.

FRANKIE - THE CATCH

LA-based singer-songwriter FRANKIE shares her explosive new pop anthem “The Catch”. Speaking of the release, FRANKIE explains: “The Catch is a true peak pandemic creation. Written in my bedroom over zoom with my co-writer who lives in Australia, finished over zoom with my producer who lives in Canada, and all vocals recorded in Los Angeles by myself… in my closet. The Catch is about finding the right kind of love where there are no red flags or games like past relationships, and realizing that “the catch” of this situation might be…that you have found a catch.”

BELLY - MONEY ON THE TABLE FEAT. BENNY THE BUTCHER

Distinguished rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Belly drops two new singles “Money on the Table” feat. Benny The Butcher and “IYKYK” to announce his forthcoming album See You Next Wednesday out later this year. Belly on the making of “Money on the Table”: “This felt like something nostalgic when I first made it and being a fan of Benny, it only made sense to have him on it. I just feel blessed to be back & doing what I love.”

NIIA - NOT UP FOR DISCUSSION FEAT. LAURA LEE

Enduring and in-demand Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Niia releases “Not Up For Discussion” featuring Khruangbin bassist Laura Lee. The track copes with bitter reality with a sarcastic detachment and sense of irony, as Niia sings “life teaches you nothing” she makes the cynical sound sexy. The track is accompanied by a dreamlike, hazy music video directed by Niia herself and filmed in a chic, 70s creative haven in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles.

SINÉAD HARNETT - HARD 4 ME 2 LOVE YOU

Breakout R&B star Sinéad Harnett shares her brand new track today, ‘Hard 4 Me 2 Love You’. The song is from her forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Ready Is Always Too Late’, out May 21st. On the single Sinéad stated: “This was one of those songs I wasn’t ready to finish for quite some time,” Harnett says. “I’d had an argument with someone in my family and the chorus just came out. But it was too painful to finish until years later when I played the chorus to M-Phazes. I think what I learned from the process was that love evolves and changes, but when it’s unconditional you just keep going until it feels good again.”

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