Author: Elicit Magazine

Today, Queens, NY rapper Dai Burger returns with a new single, “Salty,” and announces her upcoming sophomore LP, ‘Bite The Burger’ (due December 6th). The empowering hard-hitter opens with sirens before Dai tosses her New York accent like a knife on the memorable refrain “I got the recipe, you too salty / I tell a mothaf*cka hater back off me.” Stream the new single “Salty” Dai says about the track, “’Salty’ is for the ones who love comparing me to every other rap chick. But there’s really no comparison because I created the recipe. I want everyone to strive to be themselves, authentic, and not let haters box you in. They…

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The new EP from Chicago trio The Shades blends seamless Windy City harmonies into a cohesive musical package that’s a family affair on steroids. DRAW evokes multiple meanings woven seamlessly into the fabric of the record. Complete with hand-drawn cover art, a collaboration with local artist Shayne Taylor, it is a sonically enchanting and ripe lyrical indication that the group is carving out a musical path all their own. Now Streaming on Spotify When The Shades released its first EP, Miles Made of Inches, two years ago, the Chicago pop trio recorded “every single song we had at our disposal at the…

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With an earnest ability to create a delicate balance of harmony, melody, deep emotion and subtlety, LA-based Lee DeWyze’s depth as a songwriter calls to mind some of his earliest influences like Simon and Garfunkel, Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens) and Johnny Cash. On his new Castles EP, a three-song collection out today via his own Mavelle Records (INGrooves), his gifts as a writer and singer are on full display in these compelling and exquisite songs. With mesmerizing lyrics and melodies, his quiet vocals soothe while also sharpening the listeners alertness that something unusual is happening here. Listen to Castles here. For the title track’s video, DeWyze commissioned Seen Film’s Stefano Bertelli…

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2019’s biggest breakout act, Megan Thee Stallion, drops a hot new one today with the release of “Ride or Die”, a collaboration with Vickeelo from the upcoming soundtrack for Queen & Slim, out November 15th on Motown Records. On the track, Stalli says: “I’m really excited to be on the Queen & Slim soundtrack because this movie is going to do big things for the culture. This is the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. Why would I have not wanted to be a part of this? This is amazing! ‘Ride or Die’ is lit!” “Ride or Die” is the third new collaboration from Megan in less than…

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Photo credit: Malay October 24, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)  – Rock/Pop’s newest charmer, Iris, premiered the official music video version of her single, “Stars”, produced by Grammy® Award-Winning Malay (Frank Ocean & John Legend). The “Stars” music video was shot in various locations in St. Remy de Provence, Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Barcelona, and Los Angeles. All footage was shot by Malay Ho on an 8mm film camera and was directed by Iris and Malay. “This video was a dream to make. I had this trip planned for a while and knew that I would never get another chance to film…

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