EMERGING ARTISTS

Video: Travis Garland – “Blue Electric Roses”

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Travis Garland finds love in the summery visual for his tender tune “Blue Electric Roses.” The emerging singer/songwriter crosses paths with girl that catches his eye and he envisions spending a blissful day together. They head to the beach as he confesses his devotion, and drive along the coast in a red vintage Mustang.

Travis has been catching attention for his buzz-worthy mixtape “Fashionably Late Vol. II, which is available for free download here.

Check out the new visual below:

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New Music: Gallant – Please? (Vignette)

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After generating some buzz with his uniquely haunting, falsetto driven cover of Ke$ha’s “Die Young“, emerging newcomer Gallant premieres the first single off his upcoming ‘Zebra‘ EP. The airy, vibed-out “Please? (Vignette),” perfectly defines the brand of soulful ambient alternative that the NYC native is looking to bring to the forefront of the progressive R&B movement.

Gallant captivates through his dreamy falsetto over the angelic harps of the filtered down track, produced by Felix Snow. Check it out below, and peep the accompanying visual.

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New Music: Janine & The Mixtape – Hold Me

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New Zealand born singer-songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist Janine and The Mixtape is gearing up for the release her debut EP, ‘Dark Mind,’ due this summer. The emerging newcomer has blessed her growing fan base with the first single, “Hold Me.” Seductive and soulful, this one may have you dialing your ex.

Check it out below:

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New Music: Dre Harmony – The Commencement (EP)

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Dre Harmony makes his official debut with ‘The Commencement’ EP. The emerging newcomer originally from Kansas City, now residing in Atlanta, caught attention with his first release “Slow Grind,” and following leaks “Lay” and “Word Called Love.”

The project which is donned as “the opening, the beginning, the start of Dre Harmony’s career,” features 6 original songs, written entirely by Dre and produced by Boy GeneYus. The 22-year old hopes to help return R&B to prominence with his own take on the ’90s golden-era that inspired his style and love for the genre.

Take a listen to the debut of Dre’s ‘Commencement’ below:

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New Music: Anita Nicole – Ecstasy

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Anita Nicole is another young, emerging newcomer from the UK that recently caught our ears with her tender new single “Ecstasy.” Over an enchanting track, the 19-year-old singer seduces with a tantalizing vocal.

Anita currently attends the prestigious Brit School, which includes such famous alum as Adele, Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse to name a few. This is the first single off her forthcoming debut EP, a video is on the way. Take a listen below:

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Video: Parker Ighile – “Beneath The Silence”

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Nicki Minaj is flexing her star status by launching her own imprint and crop of new artists. We were first introduced to emerging UK singer/songwriter Parker Ighile with his song “So Beautiful.” Now the British native debuts a video for “Beneath the Silence,” and preview of another tune “Remember Me.”

Both cuts will be on his forthcoming mixtape ‘Young, Dumb & 21,’ which is due out soon. In the meantime, check out Parker’s new video below:

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New Music: Lamar Starzz – “H.E.R.” (Mixtape)

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Lamar Starzz officially introduces his artistry to the world, as he releases his debut mixtape ‘H.E.R.‘ aka ‘Hear Everything Right.’ The New York native caters to woman everywhere with his signature brand of R&B ballads and bedroom jams. The project includes 14 original songs written by Lamar, with production from KE On The Track, JButta, SK and more.

In conjunction with the mixtape, Lamar has released a music video for “My Baby,” which finds the singer/songwriter paying homage his special girl, crooning love and devotion to his queen. Follow the jump to stream and download Lamar’s debut project now.

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New Music: J. Drew – “Never Coming Back” (EP)

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J.Drew flexes his musical muscle on his debut EP ‘Never Coming Back.’ The multi-talented newcomer is the first and youngest producer signed to the Pharrell Williams imprint StarTrak. On ‘Never Coming Back‘ the Detroit native personifies the term “triple threat” by singing, writing, rapping and producing the entire project.

J.Drew comes from a strong lineage of talent, his mother Karen Clark Sheard is one-fourth of legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters. J.Drew’s controversial foray into secular music plays out every Sunday on the BET reality series “The Sheards”.

Take a listen to Drew’s new EP after the jump. What do you think?

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