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Karl’s Top 15 Tracks Of 2024

January 3, 2025
The music scene in 2024 was nothing short of incredible, with sweet sounding albums, chart-topping hits, and artists pushing the boundaries of creativity like never before. From electrifying House anthems to Grime bangers. Soul-stirring indie ballads to R&B gems, this year had something for everyone. But in a year so packed with musical brilliance, some tracks inevitably slipped under the

DJ Awards 2024

Following a four year break the iconic DJ Awards is back for its 23rd Anniversary on 2nd October. The iconic DJ Awards are making a much anticipated and supersized return after a four year hiatus. Designed to recognise and document outstanding talent, innovation, and contributions within the electronic music community,

Billen Ted x Chapter & Verse x ILIKERICO – ‘Pepper’

October 10, 2023
Continuing their upward trajectory with a sizzling house collaboration, ‘Pepper’ is set to be another fan favourite for the London duo Billen Ted. Billen Ted, turn up the heat on ‘Pepper’, their latest dance anthem in collaboration with Chapter & Verse and ILIKERICO, on Black Butter Records.  Click Here To Stream ‘Pepper’ is a house collaboration with DJ Chapter & Verse and
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Melica – Run

October 10, 2023
Rising South London vocalist Melica smiles back at her adversities across vibrant new offering “Run” – released as part of MOBO UnSung’s Class Of 2023. With deep-rooted lyricism and eclectic vibrations at the forefront of her high-calibre artistry, the Saint Lucia native continues to offer shining authenticity across her latest
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Sola – Warped Soul

October 3, 2023
London based multi-instrumentalist/producer/vocalist Sola, shares brand new mixtape ‘Warped Soul’, via Jamz Supernova’s label Future Bounce.  The project is the latest full body offering from Sola featuring singles such as “Abide In U”, “Scream999”, “Heat” and “One Breath” with features from Moses Boyd, Rarelyalways and Haich Ber Na. The mixtape
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Natanya – Sorrow At Sunrise

October 3, 2023
Rising star Natanya shares her highly anticipated debut EP, Sorrow at Sunrise, dropping “Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometimes”, and fan fave, “23”. An impressive debut, self-produced alongside co-collaborators Jkarri and Kwaku Konadu, Sorrow at Sunrise is a soul-baring record that dives deep into the experience of entering adulthood. In her era
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Karen Nyame KG – P.L.L

October 2, 2023
The ‘Goddess of Rhythm’, Karen Nyame KG, shares news of her brand new imprint, Rhythm In The City with the first single, “P.L.L” (Pretty Little Liar). Released one year on from her acclaimed 2022 heater “Taboo” and 2021’s sun-soaked Sensei II EP, the single is the first offering from her
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The Silhouettes Project X Jords – Ends On My Back

October 2, 2023
One of the most important cultural collectives in the UK right now, The Silhouettes Project recruits revered London talent Jords for “Ends On My Back” – the second single taken from their highly-anticipated forthcoming second album The Silhouettes Project Vol. 2. Click Here To Stream Having made their mark after
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Dayor – High Life EP

September 26, 2023
Singer-songwriter Dayor delivers an honest, sultry ode to his dreams, aspirations and love across his hotly anticipated debut EP High Life. Already crowned a significant one to watch through i-D’s “Royalty” issue last year, Dayor’s grippingly unique artistry instantly underlines him as a standout prospect. Merging nostalgic, high-calibre R&B and
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King Cruff X Stonebwoy X Jag Huligin – SHEDOENEED

September 25, 2023
Producer and vocalist King Cruff delivers vibrant soundwaves across his explosive cut “SHEDOENEED” ft. Stonebwoy and Jag.Huligin Setting sound system culture ablaze with sounds showered in smooth, melodic intimacy, “SHEDOENEED” instantly emerges as one of afro-dancehall’s hottest crossovers this year. Boasting sultry guitar licks and bouncy percussive textures, the sleek
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Di-Vincent – Jealous

August 25, 2023
Di-Vincent explores toxic affirmations across his new UKG cut “Jealous” Effortlessly bridging the gap between inner-city rap and the ecstatic resurgence of UK garage, the East London creative continues to define himself as a standout prospect across his latest offering “Jealous”. Dextrous and sharp from the offset, Di-Vincent expertly utilises
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Ami X – Traffic

August 25, 2023
Selected as Step Up Artist by Theo Johnson, Ami X’s ‘Traffic’ has received BBC1xtra plays weeks before its anticipated release. Ami X introduced herself with a critically acclaimed debut single championed by the likes of Viper Magazine, We Are Beyond Noise, BBC and Amazing radio to name a few. Just
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Uche – Okada

August 16, 2023
LA-based, Nigerian heritage artist and creative Uche delivers his sleek afro cut “Okada”. Instantly grabbing attention via a notable lyrical intellect and magnetic sound waves, the rising producer, songwriter and vocalist continues to underline himself as a standout new name with his new release. Elevated by infectious percussion and melancholic
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Piers James – If This Ain’t Real

August 14, 2023
Piers James returns with his new, high-calibre summer jam “If This Ain’t Real”  Following on from his acclaimed April release “BOOP” which gained key placement across Apple TV’s recent campaign, the UK artist, rapper and producer delivers a new sultry jam intertwining hip hop, reggae and dancehall to magnetic effect.
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BZ – Trust Issues

August 4, 2023
BZ returns with his summer single, ‘Trust Issues’ produced by Eyes Adoasi (Headie One, Odeal and Not3s) BZ’s clear-as-day cadence and delivery dives into the universal feeling of trust issues that can run through relationships, friendships, life, work and everything in between. Bringing golden era energy with the nostalgic, soulful
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Billen Ted X Kah-Lo – Feel The Burn

July 31, 2023
Duo Billen Ted, raise temperatures with their latest dance anthem ‘Feel The Burn’, ft. Kah-Lo on Black Butter Records.  Known for their huge club hits, Billen Ted deliver once again with an addictive topline vocal melody that hooks from the first note, and lyrics that riff on a workout session.
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Jordy – The Love Ting EP

July 31, 2023
Jordy drops his highly anticipated 8-track EP, ‘The Love Ting’ featuring JADA, Kehina, Elt Cheekz and Louis Rei. Over the past few months, Jordy has created an undeniable buzz surrounding this project with his latest single, ‘Too Much’, featuring WSTRN’S Louis Rei, receiving co-signs from the likes of Rebecca Judd,
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Di-Vincent – Near Miss

July 24, 2023
East London newcomer Di-Vincent returns to the ether with his latest UKG cut “Near Miss” – via Eton Messy Records. Sleek and high-calibre from the offset, Di-Vincent’s raw soundwaves shine front and centre across “Near Miss”; laced with punchy percussion that fuses alongside heavy piano stabs, the neo-garage backing creates
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Boy In Da Corner Turns Twenty!

July 21, 2023
Twenty years ago today, on 21 July 2003, 18-year-old Dizzee Rascal released his debut album Boy In Da Corner. The 15-track record would secure Dizzee the Mercury-Prize and go on to change the musical landscape forever, becoming the first Platinum-selling UK Rap album ever released. Click Here To Check Out
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Kaidi Tatham – The Only Way

July 21, 2023
First Word Records is very proud to welcome the return of the inimitable Kaidi Tatham, with his 5th album for us, entitled ‘The Only Way’. Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist born in the Midlands and based in Belfast. Established as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat
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Jordy X Louis Rei – Too Much

July 18, 2023
Rapper Jordy drops his new single, ‘Too Much’, featuring WSTRN’S Louis Rei, and announces his forthcoming 9-track EP, ‘The Love Ting’, dropping 21st July. The ‘Too Much’ video directed by Shan Phearon (NInes/Potter Payper) puts the video vixens front and centre, with an overriding theme of noughties throughout. Jordy pays
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Twyce – Prouda You

July 17, 2023
South London rising rapper and name on everyone’s lips Twyce drops the song on the summer, ‘Prouda You’ and reconnects with TSB, who also produced his viral hit ‘Of Course’. His combination of Garage meets Drill is the antidote we’ve been looking for, and on ‘Prouda You’, he perfectly combines
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