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Emerging Artist Cora Onori Continues To Impress On Latest Release “Bloom”

Rising artist Cora Onori has revealed her brand-new single, “Bloom”, which features producer Slowface. Cora has been making a name for herself since arriving on the scene in 2018 with debut single “Dream, Girl”. Two more tracks have followed since, including last year’s “Free Falling”, and it’s become increasingly clear with each single that Cora is one to watch. Now back with “Bloom”, her fourth official single, she looks set to continue her rise.
Produced by Cora and Slowface, “Bloom” builds slowly and morphs into an entrancing electronic explosion that is fused with Cora’s mesmerising vocals. The whole track makes for a fascinating listen and will surely be another success for Cora as she continues to work towards the release of her debut EP. The single is also accompanied by an equally captivating music video directed by Moncef Henaien. Speaking further on the new release, Cora says, “‘Bloom’ is an ode to life and death – the beauty in the two.
“I made the first sketch of the song after finding out my grandmother had cancer. I really needed to vent, and I feel like that day music allowed me to do that. Afterwards, I brought the sketch to Slowface, who is a really good friend of mine, and he understood exactly where I wanted to go with it. He organised the beat and put his magic touch on it, and after that I went in to write the lyrics. I was able to find the words very quickly – I feel like this song was eager to be finished, and it was done in just one session of writing and recording vocals.” “Bloom” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/coraonori1/bloom-feat-slowface.
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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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