Live Review: #TrustedForTaste Best Songs of The Week — February 4th

Each week, we receive countless submissions of exciting new music, so we’ll be taking you through a weekly wrap up of all our favourite new tunes every Friday called #TrustedForTaste. Follow our Spotify playlist to never miss our updates!

Obongjayar - Try

Nigerian born, London based multidisciplinary artist Obongjayar has today announced the release of his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Some Nights I Dream Of Doors’, is due to arrive on May 13th. Alongside the announcements, he’s released his new single ‘Try’. The single sees Obongjayar at his euphoric best, presenting rich musical textures to create an uplifting banger.

Benee - Beach Boy

Aoteroa fan favourite Benee has today released her new Greg Kurstin single, ‘Beach Boy’. The track comes alongside the announcement of her forthcoming EP, ‘LYCHEE’ is set to release on the 4th of March. The track sees Benee at her breezy best, presenting a perfect world that features sun kissed summer days, perfect beach dates, wrapped in dreamy guitars and sweetly toned vocals.

Mallrat - Your Love

Prized Aussie pop star Mallrat has begun her new era, releasing new single and video ‘Your Love’. Sampling Gangsta Pat, the track is a deeply electronic infused pop number, that demonstrates a new found confidence in Mallrat as both a producer and artist. 

1300 - Oldboy

Eora/Sydney based Korean-Australian rap outfit 1300 have today taken their dynamic sound to a new level, releasing ‘Oldboy’. Inspired by the classic Korean film of the same name, ‘Old Boy’ is an in your face, abrasive (in the best way) take on contemporary hip-hop music. They deliver melodic and infectious flows, over a bass heavy glitchy beat. 

Peach PRC - God Is A Freak

Pop singer and songwriter Peach PRC has today unveiled her new single, ‘God Is A Freak’ today. The track is a lighthearted and critical take on the influence of God in today’s contemporary society, as she proudly labels “God’s A Freak” in its chorus. 

Ravyn Lenae - Skin Tight feat. Steve Lacy

Returning for the first time since her 2018 breakout EP, ‘Crush’, singer songwriter Ravyn Lenae has released her new single, ‘Skin Tight’ with long time collaborator Steve Lacy. The track is a smooth, stripped back R&B number, featuring Lenae’s trademark falsetto vocals, sensual melodic elements and a minimal, driving rhythm section. 

Knucks - Hide & Seek

Groundbreaking London MC, Knucks has released a new double single, ‘Alpha House/Hide And Seek’. The single reflects why he is one of the most exciting young artists in the globe, as he presents his case as an incredible producer, story teller and vocalist. The tracks are taken from a forthcoming EP of the same name, and sees Knucks narrating a story of a member of his community and his relationship with a police officer. 

Rosalia - SAOKO

Grammy award winning producer, songwriter and artist Rosalia has today announced her album MOTOMAMI will be released on the 18th of March. Alongside the announcement, she’s blessed fans with her new single, ‘SAOKO’, which reflects the spirit of the record. It’s filled with grit, grace and an unapologetic attitude. 

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