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NOT RN
LARA ANDALLO
While we’re still feeling the shockwaves of raw power from last year’s release ‘OBSESSED’, Australian-Filipno R&B songstress has today dropped a brand new track that reveals a different side to her completely. ‘NOT RN!’ is an inviting introduction to her more laid-back persona that still delivers the big vocal hooks – evidence of an artist who’s truly comfortable in her skin.
Read more at lifewithoutandy.com
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OBSESSED
LARA ANDALLO
Continuing to make a name for herself as one of Australia’s leading voices for R&B, Sydney’s Lara Andallo has today returned with a new single. Titld ‘OBSESSED’, the new offering from the singer-songwriter is a steamy summer bop that’s impossible not to have stuck in your head long after your first listen.
Read more at lifewithoutandy.com
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MISSED CALLS
ZIA JADE
“Emerging as a strong new voice in Australian R&B, Newcastle’s Zia Jade is a definitive breath of fresh air. Soulful, confident and vibrant, Zia Jade’s music represents a smart and refreshed blend of sonic influences, as well as a strong vision of where her sound is set to head next.”
via BIG SOUND
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DIAMONDS & DEJA VU
LARA ANDALLO
“From hefty collaborations with Baker Boy, JOY. and Kota Banks, to landing a support act with US rap-legend Blxst, she’s not only catching the ears of greats but creating vulnerable, pop-laden R&B that follows both her own journey of discovery and documents the changing world around her. Her debut EP Diamonds & Deja Vu (headed by the earnest track “Y3000”) bookmarks a period in her life where being honest with your emotions, as well as coming into yourself, sits at the core.”
Read more at VICE
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BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE
OLIVER CRONIN
“Beautiful Nightmare is a journey,” Cronin said in a statement. “Not all journeys are glitter and gold, but that’s what brings out the best in people. It’s taken a lot of different paths filled with ups and downs to get to this point in my life where I’m confident and comfortable enough to release a project.
Read more at Warner Music Australia
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MOMM
avneesha.
Not your traditional R&B artist, Avneesha Martins is an actress, singer-songwriter and radio presenter. Having created her TikTok account just over two years ago, Avneesha has now amassed over 2.1 million followers on the platform. Showcasing her unique comedy sketches and original music, fans have embraced her quirky personality and creative flair.
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Now You’re Travelling
Kayak Travel Australia
The world’s leading travel search engine KAYAK, has launched its ‘Now You’re Travelling’ brand platform in Australia, inspiring people to travel their way with searches for flights, hotels, car rentals and useful travel tools all at their fingertips…
To bring KAYAK’s attitude to life, there was no one better than Australian contemporary hip hop artist NARDEAN. Born into an Egyptian family and raised within a culture that did not support the notion of a woman becoming a musician, the rapper-singer-poet who did it her way was the perfect frontwoman for a brand that inspires travellers to do it their way too.
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MY CREW
PANIA
“Naarm based R&B star PANIA, is serving us up a hot new single. The new song, MY CREW, is giving big summer anthem, best friends in the whip, sun shining, windows down energy.”
Read more at Triple J
Watch the Music Video
Listen to My Crew (Friendless x Hugh Lake Remix)
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DIAMOND IN
THE ROUGH
LARA ANDALLO
“A slow-burning piece of pop-infused R&B from the Filipino-Australian musician, Diamond In The Rough effortlessly switches between genres, incorporating elements of futuristic electronica, while boasting production reminiscent of hip-hop and trap. Together though, these elements all combine to show Andallo at her fearless best.”
Read more at Cool Accidents
Watch the Music Video
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Acclaim x MESS Producer Series: Hugh Lake
In collaboration with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, we introduced some of our favourite local producers to some iconic analog gear for the first time. For part three of our collaboration with MESS we linked up with Hugh Lake, a songwriter, producer and DJ who has already made a mark on the Australian music scene with an eclectic mix of singles to his name.
Read more at ACCLAIM
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RIDE
BOY SODA
‘RIDE’ pertinently follows on from ‘TWENTYOH5’ by exploring the multitude of meanings with the word itself. With this track, BOY SODA is expressing his gratitude for that special someone in his life who made the challenging ride to this point all the more worth it. The upbeat track draws from traditional and contemporary R&B influences and gives BOY SODA the chance to craft a love ballad that is dedicated wholly to the person who makes the ride of his everyday magical, “They say what’s your best side and I point at you, understand that you’re my rock I’m better off with you”.
Read more at WAEVZ AU
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WESTSIDE
NARDEAN
‘Westside’ was winner of the Parramatta Lanes 2021 song competition, with the music video premiering at the festival. This was an epic production - written, produced, recorded, mixed and filmed in less than THREE weeks.
Read more at Triple J Unearthed
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BARS FROM UNAMII
UNAMII
In Red Bull 64 Bars rapper and producer duos collaborate in a lyrical marathon, where only rhymes and beats matter. Originally created by David Dallas in Red Bull Studios Auckland, this is the series where rappers hit the booth and lay down their best ‘64 Bars’. Next up for Season 2 for 2021 is Unamii, who's showing us what she can do on a beat produced by Mansus & Hugh Lake.
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RIOT
PHI11A
After a slew of collaborations and live sets in the first half of 2021, Western Sydney rapper Phi11a has finally delivered his first track of the year, ‘Riot’. ‘Riot’ is an aptly-titled emo-trap track, where Phi11a delivers impassioned bars over a haunting melody and crunchy guitars, reminiscent of both Juice WRLD and Machine Gun Kelly.
Words by NME
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LOVEU2BITS
BOY SODA
‘LOVEU2BITS’ is the debut single from Warrang (Sydney) songwriter, producer and vocalist BOY SODA (Brae Luafalealo). The new track had assistance from Naarm (Melbourne) producers Hugh Lake and James Hamley who put on the final touches. BOY SODA said the duo helped the track achieve his desire of communicating a “hopelessly optimistic romantic headspace”.
Read more at The Music Network
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TRUE COLOURS, NEW COLOURS
THE SONGS OF SPLIT ENZ
To close out the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Split Enz - True Colours, Stan Walker has reimagined their classic ‘Poor Boy’. It is second Stan Walker single produced by Hugh Lake and HAMLEY since their certified Gold hit ‘Bigger’. Buy "True Colours, New Colours - The Songs Of Split Enz" for 11 unique takes on the songs of True Colours by a broad spectrum of prominent Australian & New Zealander artists. Available in a selection of special edition bundles with custom artwork and vinyls prints.
BIGGER
BY STAN WALKER
Multi-award winning artist Stan Walker reveals ‘Bigger’, his inspirational new single produced by Hugh Lake besides HAMLEY and co-written with American singer-songwriter Parson James. ‘Bigger’ is proudly released in both Te Reo/Māori and English. This waiata captures Walker’s love for his culture, his whakapapa and his whānau, as well as his hopes for the future generations. Now certified Platinum.
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WHERE DO WE BEGIN
THE DEBUT EP FROM CEEKO
Melbourne-based, South-African born R&B artist Ceeko has dropped his debut EP ‘Where Do We Begin’. Co-written and produced by Hugh Lake in a series of writing sessions at the Alt Music studio in Melbourne, this EP is for all the lovers out there!
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MESSED UP
THE LATEST SINGLE FROM CEEKO
“It's a song that'll remind you of some of the biggest R&B records of the 2000s, but with Ceeko's signature twist. The guitar licks will get stuck in your head long after you're done listening to the song, and Ceeko's vocals will have you coming back for more.”
via Cool Accidents
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FROM JESSICA MAUBOY’S AWARD-WINNING ALBUM ‘HILDA’
BUTTERFLY
THE APPLE JUICE KID AND HUGH LAKE REMIX
Jessica Mauboy has shared a special remix of her single ‘Butterfly’ by Apple Juice Kid and Hugh Lake, taken from her fourth studio album ‘HILDA’, initially released in October last year. ‘Butterfly’ follows the success of Mauboy’s single, ‘Little Things’, which has amassed more than 23 million worldwide streams since its release in June 2019. The new track is dedicated to Mauboy’s parents and acts as a reflection on her personal journey of growth and discovery.
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OPEN
THE NEW SINGLE BY CEEKO
Melbourne-based, South African-born artist alt-R&B artist Ceeko returns with a soulful new single called ‘Open’, offering listeners the first taste of his upcoming EP ‘Where Do We Begin’. Drawing inspiration from his roots, combining afro-beat rhythms, melodies and spirit with a touch of R&B and Soul his new song is inspired by the challenges in being scarred by previous relationships.
“I hope this can awaken a sense of self awareness. I hope it heals and inspires everyone to believe in love again if they’ve been burnt by love before. It’s not always pretty, but it’s love.”
via C Heads
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