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Always on fire with the release of dance-floor heaters, Wax Motif is no stranger in the house scene. Drawing upon musical camouflage and cutting edge sounds which evidently showcase his unique production style, Motif continues to encourage music loves to power through the party no matter what time it is. Continuing to build his imprint known as Divided Soul Records,…

Within the depths of our expansive music scene lies an unbeatable array of up-and-coming labels and collectives, all of which represent the future of electronic culture. In our undying devotion to supporting the creatives of tomorrow, we bring you six forward-thinking labels, separated by genre, to provide an incredible listening experience for every mood. Listen below in alphabetical order. Bloom…

As an artist that evolves with each and every release, Yvng Jalapeño never ceases to impress us with his versatility and innate knack for making a track that hits hard. No matter the genre, the talented Aussie executes with ease, often garnering support from the industry’s most established veterans. His first release of 2020 was a trap and bass house…

Jay Electronica first amazed fans with the incredibly captivating Act 1: Eternal Sunshine back in 2007. Leveraging the score of the film as a foundation, Jay’s intricate and original visual rap style made him an instant favourite. That along with tracks like ‘Exhibit C’ landed Jay Electronica a deal with Roc Nation in 2010. Few artists of that era created…

If Donald Glover could deadass stop being talented for 5 seconds, that would be greatly appreciated. You know him as Childish Gambino, Troy from Community, the writer/director, or really anything else he wants to be. He does it all, and he’s the best at it. Well, at midnight Donald Glover surprised dropping new music on donaldgloverpresents.com and we’re kind of…

Despite evolving into one of the front-runners behind Never Say Die and its Black Label counterpart, BadKlaat has been relatively quiet as of late. With only two productions boasting his name in 2019, it was due time for the bass heavy-hitter to return in epic fashion, and his newest single on the esteemed main imprint titled ‘Alien X’ is exactly…

In the throngs of success, trust becomes tested among friends. Sometimes, that test extends to trusting yourself. Since 2013’s Nehruvia debut, Bishop Nehru has written from this headspace, inspecting everything through smoky palettes of 90’s hip hop. On ‘Too Lost,’ Nehru finds himself in isolation, reflecting on his own life before being visited by two internal voices; one of his…

South Lake Tahoe’s Nate Johnson, also known as Beatkarma, is no stranger to making die-hard fans of the more experimental leaning trap genre get down and dirty to the beat. With a major emphasis on groovable, gritty creations that drip with distinctive style and energy, he’s already distanced himself as a sound curator with an innate ability to cleverly craft…

Yungen, CJ Brooks, grew up in Herne Hill Estate, South London with the dream of being an MC after his older cousin inspired him to do so. Despite showing his gratitude for his upbringing stating, “Growing up on an estate was everything to me” to the Evening Standard, the trauma that some youngsters go through in such areas as this…

DEVAULT pairs up with The Bloody Beetroots on ‘Hold On’, a dark, synth and bass stuffed banger. DEVAULT’s sound has typically been focused on more emotional sounds and lyrics, while The Bloody Beetroots are known for their darker and harder aesthetic. ‘Hold On’ is a wash of both of these artists’ styles but there is a potent punk taste that…