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Ashlee Keyton Debuts Powerful New Single “I Won’t Ever Call You”

Ashlee Keyton has unveiled his stunning new single, “I Won’t Ever Call You”. The rising artist from Atlanta has been dazzling us for a few years now with a series of impressive releases, and this latest release is no different. Arriving alongside a cinematic self-directed music video, the track is Ashlee’s second release of 2022 following “Please Believe Me”, and it looks set to continue his rise in the music scene as it becomes increasingly clear with each release that he is one to watch and has a huge future ahead.
“I Won’t Ever Call You” stands out immediately thanks to Ashlee’s powerful and soulful vocal performance. The track is enhanced further by its subject matter and Ashlee’s meaningful lyrics about letting go and overcoming. It’s a song that will no doubt inspire and motivate listeners. Elaborating further, Ashlee says, “This song was such a learning experience for me. It started with just me and my friends looking through some inspiration for a nice guitar instrumental. Then I had my good friend Jawaun Lang lay down some guitar chords and some nice chill melodies. Then, the concept started coming to me.
“‘I Won’t Ever Call You’ is a statement that goes to anyone that I need to let go of – my addictions, the negative thoughts that meet me in the late night hours. I wanted to give people a look into my process of letting go of painful situations and the battle of overcoming depression and reaching the one true God who is my help in these times. I just hope this blesses others like it blesses me.”
“I Won’t Ever Call You” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://ashleekeyton.lnk.to/iwontevercallyou.
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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.
Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.
The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.
What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.
With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.
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