Independently racking up over 5 million streams on DSPs and locking in a record deal with Amuse, London-born / Canada-raised artist 80purppp never intended on releasing his music publicly when creating. Instead he wanted to keep his work to himself as a journal and a way to channel his emotions after facing his first real heartbreak. What resulted is broad neo-soul-tinged and vulnerable verses, seductive melodies, and crisp, catchy production leading to the formation of his Violet High album, which dropped today. Listen to all 8 tracks now, here. The 8 track debut is a collection of songs derived from both controversial and popular themes surrounding high-school…
Author: Elicit Magazine
Passion fuels innovation and the passion burns like a roaring fire within the San Antonio-based quartet Finding September. Their high-octane alternative/pop punk fusion is on full display with the release of their latest in-your-face single, “Fools Gold.” The song debuted early via Idobi Radio. The track’s lyrics were penned over a year ago, but it wasn’t until recently that frontwoman Emily Bayardo felt she was in the right headspace to deliver the words. “The song was written when I was in a semi-depressive state,” says Bayardo. “I was in a very toxic relationship where I was so conflicted between leaving and staying.…
(LOS ANGELES) December 6th, 2019 – Gavin Haley and Ella Vos have released the official music video for their hit single, “The Way I Am,” exclusively premiered on Billboard. “The Way I Am” is featured on Haley’s debut EP, Long Game, and the hypnotic, indie-infused pop track has become an instant fan favorite, amassing over 3 million streams to date. Directed by Jared Asher Harris and starring Ella Vos, Gavin Haley and YouTubers Olivia Rouyre and Luke Korns, “The Way I Am” music video is a kitschy spoof on 80s ‘video dating’ services. Through VHS-inspired graphics and an array of retro characters, the video transports us back to the days…
Platinum-certified DJ and producer Martin Solveig and Drake-signed, OVO artist, Roy Woods have dropped massive new single ‘Juliet & Romeo’, out today, December 6th via Casablanca. Harnessing the kind of infectiously feel good vibe that Martin Solveig has made his trademark, ‘Juliet & Romeo’ is a piano-driven slice of feel good dance music that utilizes Roy Woods’ fresh vocals to masterful effect. The track is built around a piano sample from ‘Der Alte’ by Kölsch, the seminal breakthrough track from his 2013 album 1977. The two producers have worked together before, with Kölsch providing a killer remix on Martin’s ‘My Love’ single last year. The captivating official video for ‘Juliet & Romeo’, (directed by NDA Paris and Nathanaël Day and produced by Soldats) sees Martin and Roy transported to a frosty fantasy world,…
Teyana Taylor – multi-hyphenate R&B superstar singer, songwriter, producer, director, dancer/choreographer, actor, fitness guru, model, mother, Harlem native – announces the release of “We Got Love,” her brand new single available today via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings. In celebration of the new single release, Teyana will be headlining her own Art Basel Miami concert series in partnership with Def Jam and Courvoisier. Produced by Kanye West for Teyana, the track was originally slated for Teyana’s K.T.S.E. album, but was held back because of clearance issues. “I’ve always felt this was such a special record and wanted it to have the right moment,” said Teyana.”We Got Love,” is the newest…