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The Underdog Rises: Kru Manasa sends us his loveletter to New York on ‘Want’

Posted on 18 January 2022

After courageously moving to NYC with just his two trusty guitars, a backpack, and a dream four months ago, Kru Manasa looked out of that dusty subway window on his way to the gym one day and just knew that this complex city had his heart on ‘Want‘.

Kru Manasa is a 23-year old Bangalore, India-born, New York, USA-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and aspiring actor at the Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute.

”Being an Indian and making it into the mainstream pop world, now that’s a first. But somebody’s gotta do it. I’m here, I’m ready.” ~ Kru Manasa

You feel like you have been transported into a beautifully honest mindset of love when you listen to Kru Manasa. The genuine nature of this ambitious young man is so easy to admire, as he shares his true feelings on a song that you will find highly memorable as it brings a welcome glow to your famished soul.

‘Want‘ from the NYC-based indie-pop artist and acting student Kru Manasa is a catchy single that has you feeling so much happier than before as you get wrapped into this ear-soothing experience. He sings with a huge smile and this kind of energy transmits like a massive light leading you to a better place as you realize where you wish to be in this world.

After chasing his dreams to be in a city that can either make or break you – this is the ultimate artist underdog – that never gave up and is exactly who we should all be rooting for.

Listen to his new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out Of The Cold: Seattle’s Lauren Drake drops reflective 3rd single ‘Play Along’

Posted on 8 January 2022

Recorded and produced by John Lowell-Anderson, Lauren Drake shows us all that it’s vitally essential to learn that self-worth, love, and find your ultimate purpose, that is all interwoven inside your soul already as you just need to believe in yourself on ‘Play Along‘.

Lauren Drake is a Seattle, USA-based singer-songwriter and actor who studies at Pepperdine University. After her much-loved previous releases called ‘Malibu‘ and ‘Okay‘, we find a highly thoughtful artist in a contemplative mood with a song she wrote back in 2019.

”She writes to fill a void of articulated emotions and shares her music in order to help others have their different feelings, emotions and situations become seen and understood.” ~ Lauren Drake

Showing great courageousness to elegantly navigate us into this emotional story that is so personal, Lauren Drake holds our hand with supreme care and guides us into her past life while also thrusting us into the future. This is a determined young artist who was lost for a while in the winds of change, but found her inner compass and now is so much more self-enlightened as she emerges victorious.

‘Play Along‘ from the Seattle-based indie singer-songwriter and actor Lauren Drake is a regret-filled track about wishing that you could just do it all again to avoid all the pain that really broke you down for a while. After a period of profound introspection, this is a deeply inspiring song that shows you that you can’t change the past and that is a good thing. Growing stronger and figuring out who you actually are when the chips are down, is the best way to see through the fake smoke and mirrors and into a better world that actually completes you.

Hear this new single on her Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Multimillion-Dollar Status: Skotti knows that the jealous will feel the pain soon on ‘Full Circle’

Posted on 30 December 2021

Continuing with his smart strategy of releasing singles to build up his name to the masses, Skotti shows us how he has been dealing with so much petty wildness and a mind filled with demons on ‘Full Circle‘.

Scott Franklin Edwards Jr aka Skotti is an underground Joliet, Illinois-born Chicagoland, USA-based indie hip-hop solo artist and actor.

”With East Coast Hip Hop being a primary influence for his sound, he is also influenced by a multitude of artists such as Eminem, Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Capital Steez, Mac Miller and many more.” ~ Skotti

Flowing with a real purpose and showing us how rappers should sound, Skotti might be one of the most underrated emcees’s in the game right now. You feel like he is working on his chosen craft with genuine intent, as he seems to deliver rhymes that really hot the spot just right like a Michael Jordan jump shot with the game on the line.

‘Full Circle‘ from Chicagoland, USA-based indie hip-hop solo artist and actor Skotti, is a thought-consuming track all about trying to find yourself again – after your energies have been skillfully consumed – from being around too many greedy fake cats who only wanted to bite off your shine for themselves.

Staying true to your path no matter what you encounter, is the only way to win that marathon of life.

Hear this top new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Let Me Take My Time: Janelle Sy’mone sings her way into our blushing hearts with ‘All Night’

Posted on 3 November 2021

Bringing us her latest excellent single from her highly lovable debut album ‘Good Girl TV‘, Janelle Sy’mone is absoloutely dynamite on a hot track all about telling your lucky lover that things are only between them and no one else on ‘All Night‘.

Janelle Sy’mone is an indie RnB solo singer-songwriter, former youth choir singer and actor, who is based in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia.

”Noticing the power of music, Janelle knew that one day she would not only be able to change, but heal people by her storyline of experience.” ~ Janelle Sy’mone

You feel that you are listening to a sensational singer in her prime – as her beaming eyes look so hungry and ready for anything – as she performs with an enticing tone and dances with such love towards the man who she wants as her own. The lyrics are honest and to the point, as you sit back and let her take you to romantic places in your desires, which have been largely forgotten in your beating and lonely heart.

‘All Night‘ from the excellent Atlanta, Georgia-based indie RnB singer-songwriter Janelle Sy’mone, shows us a spark that is so steamy, you might need a cold glass of water to cool down. She sings with a real intensity that is backed up by incredible visuals, and an ambiance that has you reaching for those candles and lighter.

Love should always be about that passion you share, and less about the small-minded gossip from others that seems to follow.

See this fine new video on YouTube and see more via her IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Back Out: London West End star Arun Blair-Mangat brings the glittering groove to get you romantically moving again on ‘Diving Back In’

Posted on 11 October 2021

With a funky cool atmosphere that gets your whole ecstatic body feeling alive with excitement, Arun Blair-Mangat jumps into the dating scene again to find someone actually worth the attention on ‘Diving Back In‘.

Arun Blair-Mangat is a highly confident London, UK-based actor and indie Pop singer-songwriter. With a sensational voice that grips your fascination and has you fingers clicking again, this is a hot track to put on full volume.

”A star of London’s glittering West End, Arun developed and played the “groundbreaking” (Attitude Magazine) gender non-conforming role of May in Max Martin’s hit musical “& Juliet”, and followed in his mentor Billy Porter’s footsteps in “Kinky Boots”. “Diving Back In” is Arun’s breakout song as a pop artist; pulling inspiration from the disco titans of the 70s, it captures his cheeky, bubbly, fluid energy, and puts it in a bottle for whenever you need a sip, or two, or four.” ~ Arun Blair-Mangat

Featuring a dazzling array of high notes which will flatter even the biggest 420 fan, this is a scintillating single from a remarkable singer. You feel like there is so much more come – with an entertaining ambiance that has you thoroughly intrigued from the first second – as you set and forget your ears on, to witness this marvelous energy unfolding rather wonderfully.

‘Diving Back In‘ from the London, UK-based actor and indie Pop singer-songwriter Arun Blair-Mangat, is the type of single you just can’t help but enjoy and smile with. The exuberant energies are rather special and filled with true love, from a creative who is keen to be a success in music. With lots of flair, a winning mentality, a special vocal ability, and oozes of charm that sizzles on the fire like a hot barbecue in summer, you just know that this is an artist who is going places.

The cream always rises to the top.

See this fresh new video on YouTube and see more on his action-packed IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Words Begin To Fade: Kristin Venae just wants to look deeply into those eyes on ‘Lullaby’

Posted on 19 September 2021

Taken from her highly-anticipated new album called ‘Black Widow‘, Kristin Venae is quite superb on her latest single that is the follow-up to ‘Still Here‘, with a beautifully romantic single called ‘Lullaby‘.

Kristin Venae is an Australian indie soul-pop artist, actor and model, who is a former member of Latin groups Ritmo De Tropical, Loose Minds and The Magnificent Companeros.

”Influenced as a child by artist such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston & Ricky Martin.” ~ Kristin Venae

Featuring a blend of stunning aroma which lifts the atmosphere and aromatically has you reaching for that lighter as the candles are feeling lonely, as the wine is poured and two hearts are brought closer. The energy is certainly hot here as this steam-filled track takes you to a moment which is so uncommon in this click and swipe world, as you look into each others eyes and vow to never be apart.

“Lullaby” from the multi-talented Australia-based indie soul-pop artist, actor and model Kristin Venae, is such a sweet song all about feeling that supreme rush when you are around someone who you can’t believe is next to you. The feeling is so right and you never want to let the moment go, as she sings with a real true love feeling with terrific vocals attached. This is the type of song to dance with romantically, when you are with that special soul who you just want to be with all night and beyond.

When the heart knows, your whole body follows the leads into this rare place that needs to be truly cherished.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Others Acting Sneaky: Detroit rapper Leopardhead brushes off the sketchy shadows as he gets in the zone with ‘Light Work’

Posted on 15 September 2021

As he cruises confidently with the real team who have shown their loyalty when many others have not, Leopardhead walks around in content mood with his new single all about putting in the legit ‘Light Work‘.

Leopard God aka Leopardhead, is a highly motivated Detroit, Michigan-based indie hip-hop artist, writer, music producer and actor.

This is the message about walking the correct path with those who you trust the most, as you ignore the foolish others who only seek to bring you down and destroy what you have built up from scratch. He raps with meaning and much vigor, with an underground performance which shows you his growing versatility and will to succeed at his chosen profession.

‘Light Work‘ from the Detroit, Michigan-based indie rapper and music producer Leopardhead, is a street-filled track all about going for your dreams no matter what others are doing behind your back. With the chance of getting involved in temptation so high, he has decided to go against the flow and do things the right way.

Looking in the mirror each day and not feeling ashamed of yourself – is the only way to be truly free and alive in this sneaky world full of fake sharks – ready to bite you at any opportunity you give them.

See this new music video on YouTube and find out more via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

All Lies And No Truths: J.Hustles aims to avoid those soul-destroying ‘Grey Skies’

Posted on 26 August 2021

As he packs up and wonders why he stayed for so long, J.Hustles can’t believe that they thought he would actually stay in the doom and gloomy ‘Grey Skies‘.

J.Hustles is a Los Angeles, California singer-songwriter, actor and indie hip-hop artist. He makes a sterling blend of real life experiences, that simmers all over your soul to bring you into the moment forever.

”J. Hustles is a former Sway in the morning Get in the game artist on Shade45 that has an extensive resume with TV and film song placements.” ~ J.Hustles

With an honest tone of introspection and lyrics that have you thinking of moving on despite the good times that were had, this is a well-made track from an established artist who only seems to make top tracks with meaning.

He flows stirringly and takes us in the room where he is getting all his belongings together, wondering if it was all worth it to go through so much pain. After being lied to for so long, the exit has been ready for a while now and its time to say goodbye forever.

”Hustles has released 3 studio albums and has worked with many hip hop legends from The Pharcydes Fatlip, the YoungBloodz, MC Juice, City James and more.” ~ J.Hustles

‘Grey Skies‘ from Los Angeles, California singer/actor/hip-hop artist J.Hustles, is that song to play on blast when you are getting ready to leave after a long relationship. You tried your best to make it work but it didn’t quite happen, as you feel that you two just end up fighting all the time. The clouds have darkened and its time to find those brighter days with lots of sunny weather, so you may reclaim your soul. Being happy at home is the only way to find that ultimate freedom.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’d Always Feel Alone: Henry Dukes never wants that first love to leave on ‘If I Die Tomorrow’

Posted on 21 August 2021

Taken off his dashing five-track debut EP ‘Voicemail’ which dropped on the 20th August 2021 and was co-written and produced with the assistance of his great friend/fellow songwriter Tom Phelps, Henry Dukes takes the key to his soul and carefully slides open the door on the loving new single ‘If I Die Tomorrow‘.

Henry Dukes is a seventeen-years-young Wiltshire-based indie pop singer-songwriter and actor on BBC’s upcoming Sex Pistols series. He might be a fresh face but you sense something rather special about this emerging artist, as his distinctive voice tells you he is ready for anything.

”The EP chronicles the talented 17-year singer-songwriter’s first love against the backdrop of lockdown, with clips from voicemails and messages exchanged between the young couple over the course of the summer they fell in love.” ~ Henry Dukes

This is the sweet story of wondering if they would still think of you even if you weren’t around due to the horrendous pandemic, as you recall their connection before when your hands locked inside each others for the first time. The pure love is easy to hear and sense, taste and remember, each word is passionate, as we are brought into this love-fueled embrace of the highest order.

‘If I Die Tomorrow‘ from Wiltshire-based indie pop singer-songwriter and talented actor Henry Dukes, is the type of song which makes you feel rather nostalgic from time that has passed recently. You miss that sweet soul who you wish was next to you right now, as you both long for that tender touch.

Sung with a youthful brilliance, it feels like we are only starting to witness a highly promising artist who will stand the test of time, in this fickle game that can take you down paths you would rather forget.

Stream this new single on his Spotify and see more on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Know You Need Me: Sensual Hollywood dark-pop singer-songwriter Aimee Saturne is stupendously insatiable on ‘Slow Burn’

Posted on 6 August 2021

Returning to bless our excited ears with her kiss-filled follow-up to ‘Like I Do‘, Aimee Saturne starkly lights up our intrigued imagination on the candle wax burning new single that will have you blushing in unadulterated delight on ‘Slow Burn‘.

Tantalizing risk-taker and Los Angeles, California-based dark-pop artist Aimee Saturne, is an awe-inspiring indie singer-songwriter, actor, and writer.

”I don’t make music for the promise of money and never have. I make it because it’s my passion, and my art, it’s my therapy and my life’s obsession. As long as i love what i do, as long as I can express my own creativity and emotions and send it into the universe with nothing but the hope that maybe someone, somewhere in the world, might hear it and vibe with me.” ~ Aimee Saturne

This is the electrifying story of being with someone who you feel like you can be yourself with, as your hungry lips latch onto each others soft skin and never let go. You feel the immensely hot temperature only increase – as her gorgeously tipped voice is remarkably intoxicating – mixed smartly with a breathtaking beat, as she genuinely wraps our stimulated minds into a web of welcoming euphoria.

‘Slow Burn‘ from the sensationally talented LA-based dark-pop artist, writer, and actor Aimee Saturne, is the type of track you put on loud when you are with your lover. The passion is packed full and you feel the sensual energy oozing through the room as she moves closer to her chosen partner, while they lock eyes and fuel the nights activities with a cheeky smile.

This is a steamy track that shows her impressive progression, as we bare witness to a hugely talented artist in her prime, who certainly has our happily pulsating hearts beating uncontrollably.

Hear this fiery effort on her Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen