London teen, Griff offers a fresh blend of melody and lyricism. Teaching herself music production on her brother’s computer, Griff plays a big part in writing and producing her own music. Her anthemic single “Mirror Talk” was written in roughly an hour as she set out to explore the relationship between oneself and their inner-critic.
Griff addresses the dichotomy of our relationship with ourselves, “break up with myself and then make up with myself all over again,” followed by the fighter in her saying, “come on, girl. Oh, get it together… Enough of this mirror talk.” The song sets out to normalize the struggle of inner conflict by addressing it as the music video depicts Griff trapped by the constructs of her mind.
Next month, Griff will be performing in both New York, LA and Ireland.
If you haven’t heard of BENEE yet, you’re in for a treat. This New Zealander is all about the groove. With melodies that will hook you in, lyrics that make one ponder and R&B licks that will put you in your feelings, BENEE’s spell is addicting. In the future, BENEE yearns to continue to use her creativity to push the sonic boundaries, “I just want to create and… get a bunch of crazy stuff out there.”
Listen to BENEE’S EP’S FIRE ON MARZZ and STELLA & STEVE. BENEE reminds us to keep things light and to most importantly, have fun.
UMI is a gift to the human experience. Between her monthly full moon with Umi YouTube video series and her smooth R&B and neo-soul music, a little UMI in your life will lead to a lighter existence. Originally a student at the University of Southern California, UMI left to pursue her artistic endeavors full time.
Her lyrics are simple yet hold deep meaning and are often complimented by a beat that combined creates Umi’s coined genre: bedroom R&B. In an age where resources are endless, UMI demonstrates the importance of being resourceful in both her artistry and interaction with fans. Additionally, UMI’s YouTube videos are cinematic productions of color, love and diversity.
Velvet and mesmerizing, Kyle Lux has created his own lane of sound. Influenced by jazz, gospel, R&B, rap and the likes of Solange, James Blake and Frank Ocean, Lux has created his own euphoric soundscape. Lux’s debut single, “Rollin Stone,” which came out in March 2019 has amassed more than one million streams on Spotify. His music videos are just as captivating as they takes his audience on both an auditory and visual journey.
Lux released his first EP “No Roof Access” in November 2019. The inspiration behind the EP’s name is inspired from Lux’s inner conflicts mirrored as the idea of being fixed on a stairway with no roof access.
At only sixteen years old, Australian soulful-pop singer Evie Irie stands out from the crowd. In late December 2019, Irie opened for Sigrid. Her five-track EP “5 Weeks in LA” which was recorded on a five-week trip to LA is a brilliant piece of work. Relatable, catchy and cool, it’s difficult to fight the urge to want to sing and dance along.
Aside from her music, she’s been writing songs since age eleven, plays a mean guitar and is most definitely fashion-forward. In only a way Irie can pull off, she can rock an outfit consisting of an overcoat, sports bra and colorful baggy pants.
Eighteen-year-old, singer/songwriter and Los Angeles native, Annika Rose is a force to be reckoned with. She released her first EP Ventura Boulevard last November which has garnered more than 700,000 total Spotify streams and 2.4 million total streams on Apple Music. Her sultry voice, energetic nature and eclectic style are only some of the reasons we are so gravitated toward her.
Since age thirteen, Annika Rose has been in and out of songwriting sessions honing her craft and finding the right words to share with the world. Finally, at age seventeen she released an impressive body of work that shares her growth and unique perspective. A diamond in the rough with incredible talent, we are so excited for all the new listeners and fans coming her way.
New Orleans born and raised, LA, singer-songwriter Ambré has already built an impressive career as a multi-faceted artist and Grammy award winning songwriter. Ambré is a self-taught multi-faceted musician who can sing, write and produce. After releasing a song on Soundcloud in 2014, Ambré was shortly invited to write for H.E.R.’s debut EP (“Changes” & “U”) Following H.E.R., Ambré joined Kehlani on the You Should Be Here tour and also co-wrote Kehlani’s reputable single, “Honey.”
In 2019, Ambré was nominated for three Grammys and won the Grammy for Best R&B album for her work with H.E.R. In November of 2019, Ambré released her first EP, Pulp. The EP along with the single “FUBU” portrays Ambré's genius.
HDBeenDope is up next. A multi-faceted artist in the current wave of hip-hop. From writing his own content to directing many of his music videos, the Brooklyn native has spent the past decade refining his craft. The success of his latest project Pheace Be The Journey earned HD an opening slot on Portugal.The Man’s North America tour in 2017.
In 2019, HD kept the momentum with singles including “For The Record,” “Rev Run,” “Byrd,” and “Cayman” gaining him millions of streams across all platforms.
HD’s energy is contagious. His recent performance at Mercury Lounge last fall was packed with fans moshing and mouthing the lyrics to their favorite songs. HD has recently been dropping single after single with “20k” and “Bands 2.” Watch out for more music from the young talent.
Honey and meditation. Transcendence and rhythm. Greentea Peng’s raspy vocals and psychedelic R&B vibes are all we need. The South East London singer grew up on Lauryn Hill, the Fugees and reggae and calls her music “a London sound, but… also quite stoner and distorted.”
In June of 2019, Greentea Peng performed her single “Downers” on Colors, a platform that showcases talent from around the globe, which garnered close to four million views. The way in which she effortlessly projects and emotes is particularly authentic and quite beautiful.
She then released her EP RISING. Songs like “Sane,” and “Mr. Sun (miss da sun)” continue to take listeners on a path of self-discovery and movement, space and time.
