iConcert... PW + Guests @ The Garage (Tuesday, February 26)

After previously supporting the likes of Dappy, Conory Maynard and Mindless Behavior on their respective tours, North London rapper PW is set to headline his own solo gig this February at The Garage. Fresh from having his latest singles which were on rotation on the likes of Channel AKA, Flava TV and BET, the fast-rising Hip-Hop artists begins 2013 with a massive concert of his own where he will be performing tracks "Single" and "On My Way" for his fans who will also get a chance for a meet and greet with PW with every purchased ticket.

Tickets are available HERE

#Peace.Love.PW

iMusic... Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Single + Album Artwork)

"Born To Die" is the forthcoming new single from Indie Pop artist and blog darling Lana Del Rey as she gears up to release her debut album of the same name on January 30. The single is due out a week earlier on January 23. Check out the new single below and the album's official artwork up top!

#Peace.Love.BornToDie

iSingle... Clement Marfo & The Frontline + Ghetts - Overtime (OUT NOW)

Latest single which is OUT NOW from new Warner Music UK signees, Clement Marfo & The Frontline titled "Overtime" featuring Ghetts and with remixes by s-x, Cruelty and Royal T. Cop it below...

Purchase: Clement Marfo & The Frontline + Ghetts - Overtime (iTunes)

Keep Tabs on Clement Marfo & The Frontline: Facebook // Twitter // Website

#Peace.Love.Overtime

iMusic... Mo'Cheddah + Phenom - See Me (Produced by DJ Klem)

Nigeria's Pop princess and Knighthouse Entertainment's firt lady, Mo'Cheddah turned 21 over the weekend and to mark the occasion, she and her label decided to release the debut single titled "See Me" from her forthcoming sophomore album - the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut album Franchise Celebrity. The new single features label mate and rapper Phenom and is produced by Red Bull Music Academy alumni DJ Klem, check it out below!

#Peace.Love.SeeMe

iSingle... Lucy Rose - Scar (OUT NOW)

The second single from British Folk singer and songwriter Lucy Rose titled "Scar" was released ten days ago and we completely missed it BUT now that we're aware, we have to make you aware too BECAUSE music this good should be supported and purchased - it's that simple! Check out the official video for the single "Scar" UP top and go down below to purchase the song from iTunes + you can go HERE to check out her first single "Middle of the Bed"...

Purchase: Lucy Rose - Scar (iTunes)

#Peace.Love.Scar

iMusic... Baiyu - Together

I'm loving this brand new single from former host of MTVu's The Freshmen - NY-based R&B/Soul singer Baiyu titled "Together" off of her forthcoming sophomore EP Fan Fair which is scheduled for release on April 15. The single which you can check out below has been made available on Bandcamp on a "name your price" basis with proceeds from the sale of the single going towards the Japanese Consulate to aid the earthquake/tsunami relief efforts taking place in the region.

A really good song for a good cause, it doesn't really get better than that I reckon.

Download: Baiyu - Together

#Peace.Love.Baiyu

iMusic... Andy Grammer - Keep Your Head Up

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! 'Keep Your Head Up' is the amazing first single from LA-based Pop singer Andy Grammer who made a name for himself from busking on the popular Santa Monica pedestrian mall, Third Street Promenade

Watch the Rainn Wilson featured interactive video for the catchy feel-good Pop song below and make sure you get involved with creating your own version of the video! It's TRES fun!

Purchase: Andy Grammer - Keep Your Head Up

Keep Tabs on Andy: Facebook // Twitter

#ButYouGottaKeepYourHeadUp

iMusic... James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream

Ever since Mr. Blake performed a live version of this song at BBC Radio 1's Maide Vale studios about three weeks ago, I have NOT been able to go one day without playing back that footage. 'The Wilhelm Scream' is the reported brand NEW single off of the amazing producer/musician/artist's forthcoming self-titled début album which is scheduled to be released on February 7th... This might be the best single piece of music I've heard so far in 2011!

Check out the mind-blowing live performance for BBC Radio 1 after the jump...

iSingle... Musiq Soulchild + Swiss Beatz - Anything

Here's the first single from Musiq Soulchild off of his forthcoming album 'TheMagicTheMusic' titled 'Anything' which is produced by & features Swiss Beatz. Since when is Swiss Beatz making music with Musiq? No offence to Swiss or nothing because this sound quite lush but I was just wondering I guess...



Download: Musiq Soulchild - Anything

#Peace.Love.Musiq

iSingle... Chris Brown + Benny Benassi - Beautiful People

Here's the new single titled 'Beautiful People' from Chris Brown... Yet another Electro/Euro-Pop/Dance record off of his forthcoming album F.A.M.E. Enjoy (or NOT!)



Download: Chris Brown - Beautiful People

#BeautifulPeople

iMusic... Alex Winston - Sister Wife

POP songs aren't always bad and Detroit-native Indie-Pop singer/songwriter Alex Winston proves this one more time with the Knocks-produced brand NEW lead single 'Sister Wife' off of her forthcoming debut EP of the same name. This is one for all the polygamous people out there, you all finally have an anthem for 2011! I bumped into this the other day over on The Guardian's Music Blog (What am I turning into? The Guardian? Really?) and I thought you'd like it, check it out below!

If you like the sound of Ms. Winston then you'll be glad to know that she's got a couple gig dates coming up over in London on January 27th (Bush Hall) and on February 21st (NME Awards Show) that you might wanna check out!

Download: Alex Winston - Sister Wife (Right Click + Save As)

#EmbraceGoodPopMusic

iNaija... Zaina - Moving On (Video)

Brand new visuals from Nigerian-American singer/songwriter Zaina for her latest single 'Moving On' off of the forthcoming album scheduled for a 2011 Second Quarter release... Enjoy!

#sidenote: We've been tryna get Zaina on 'We Plug Good Music' since 2009 because we see the amazing talent that she is and we need to get that out there BUT alas, to no avail. If her people are reading this then maybe 2011 will be the year, what with the album coming and what not.

Keep Tabs on Zaina: Twitter // Myspace

#Peace.Love.GoodMusic

iMusic... Ginuwine - Heaven

New single from 90's R&B veteran, Ginuwine titled 'Heaven' off of his forthcoming album 'Elgin' due out on February 15th!

#Peace.Love.Ginuwine

iARTWORK... Alexis Jordan - Good Girl

The artwork for the official second single from Roc Nation's 18-year old singing sensation, Alexis Jordan titled 'Good Girl' off of her forthcoming self titled début album... Is she gorgeous or is she GORGEOUS? The artwork below which is as glorious was designed by a fan of Alexis Jordan by the tagname - Kylerrs.

Listen to 'Good Girl' below if you haven't already...

#Peace.Love.BeautifulWomen

iSingle... Barry Southgate - Don't You Think?

Lemme draw your ears to the recently released first single from emerging Australian singer/songwriter Barry Southgate titled 'Don't You Think?' off of his forthcoming EP 'Epitome' to be released this quarter. This has been sitting in my inbox all year for some stupid reason but alas I came back to my senses after Barry sent me a reminder email the other day. Check it out,, why don't you?

I'll hold off on the comparisons this early in Barry's career. He's doing his own thing and his voice sounds amazing + this song is a really good pop song with a little reggae sprinkling that just works and if you like it, support Barry Southgate and purchase his single right below...

Purchase: Barry Southgate - Don't You Think?

Keep Tabs on Barry Southgate: Facebook // Twitter // Website

#NoTypicalScenarioWhenIMetYou

iNaija... TENI + Tony Allen - Afrodisiac (Single)

I bring to you 'Afrodisiac', the first single from emerging British born Afro-Jazz Singer Teni which dropped back in December and features the legendary Tony Allen off of her forthcoming debut album of the same name... Teni describes her sound as kinda like a fusion of Nina Simone, Sade Adu & Fela Kuti  but why don't you press play below and find out for yourself?

No official word on when the 'Afrodisiac' album will be released but if you like what you just heard, pick up your free download right below...

Download: Teni + Tony Allen - Afrodisiac

Keep Tabs on Teni: Website // Twitter // Myspace

#PeaceAndLove

iMusic... Tape Deck Mountain - It Goes Down

It would be futile for me to describe what you're about to hear so I will NOT do so + it's 1am and this song is taking me on a proper trip right now so I suggest you just press PLAY. I am absolutely drawn in as soon as the guitar strums set this song on its way and by the time the hauntingly lush vocals (is it a coda?) join in with the minimalistic drum patterns, the song has taken me somewhere different AND by the time the crescendo of an instrumental chorus hits, well why don't I let you tell it? 

'It Goes Down' is the lead single from emerging San Diego-based Alternative/Indie band, Tape Deck Mountain's forthcoming 'Secret Serf' EP due out on January 11th via independent label, Lefse records

Download: Tape Deck Mountain - It Goes Down

Pre-Order: Tape Deck Mountain - Secret Serf (EP)

#Peace.Love.Alternative

iINTRODUCE... Sammy - Oh My! + Hustler

YOU need to check out these brand NEW songs that the good folks over at M.et.al just put me on from emerging Nigerian-based Singer/Songwriter, former Choreographer and all around RISING Pop Star, Sammy who's recently signed to Bit Bender Entertainment and is ABOUT to blow the roof off of the whole African Male R&B/Pop scene... Check out Sammy's lead single right below as produced by the one they call Sleekamo, it's called 'Oh My!'

Everything from the silky smooth voice of this very promising singer Sammy down to very head-bopping Pop-esque musical backdrop provided by Sleekamo kinda works, doesn't it? At first, it kinda feels like Seeklamo's production might be too big for Sammy BUT from when you hear that first 'Oh My!', tell me you're not just hooked? 

And for the B-side, Sammy and his producer cohort Sleekamo come with an every smoother, more chilled out track titled 'Hustler' which you can listen to and download after the jump...

iMusic... Raphael Saadiq - Radio

Brand NEW Music from uber Singer/Songwriter/Producer & Ex-frontman of the legendary Tony Toni Tone, Raphael Saadiq off of his forthcoming album 'Stone Rollin' to be released in March. This single 'Radio' has got quite the retro 70's Motown feel to it and will be out on January 11th... Enjoy it still!

#Spotted at SoulCulture

#Peace.Love.GoodMusic

iMusic... Naeto C + Asa - Share My Blessings

Brand NEW Single from Nigerian Hip-Hop artist, Naeto C titled 'Share My Blessings', featuring the very amazing Singer/Songwriter Asa on vocal duties... 'Share My Blessings' is the Tee-Y Mix produced off of Naeto C's forthcoming sophomore album 'Super C Season'. Listen below and get your FREE download before you leave... You seriously want this one in your collection!

Download: Naeto C + Asa - Share My Blessings

#Spotted at 360Nobs (#Shouts to Oyeakd)

#WhenHeavenPutsHerHandOnMe...