Watch official video for “4PF Freestyle”: https://youtu.be/D1o_hdwmXCU?si=W3t4xm-O8YT612LV

This track will appear on the forthcoming Mr. 31 Vol. 3 (The Threat Tape) to drop digitally on 5/26.  It’s a return to the classic mixtape format for Gasol, who is having fun stuntin’ over some choice beats used by other artists.  These includes two previous leaks including “Bang Bang Freestyle” and “Return Of The Threat Freestyle” (links below).

Watch official video for “Bang Bang” here: https://youtu.be/r0IhjqQgnfM?si=dGxXCDuI3oaeas_t

Watch official video for “Return Of The Threat Freestyle”: https://youtu.be/uZFxGmOKZhw?si=TUifaLiVSbX6caje

Keeping it classic, The Threat Tape will be hosted by legends in the game DJ Big Mike The Ruler and DJ Kasa. 

Also on the near horizon is Jamal Gasol’s next official LP You Not Like That (to drop in July).

More Info:

https://www.instagram.com/whoisjamalgasol

https://www.instagram.com/piffmusicempirerecords

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Sone’s background reads like a fairytale of cultures and contrasts. Born in the U.S., raised between New York and Russia, she was performing at the Kremlin by age 10 and filling stadiums by 15. Trained at the Manhattan School of Music and later in Germany, her classical voice was destined for the opera stage. But the digital age had other plans. Her genre-crossing, impromptu performances—often delivered in restaurants and city streets—turned her into a viral sensation, and gave her a global audience hungry for something different.

“Rollercoaster” is a culmination of that difference. Produced in Paris with French engineer Théo Laurent-Vitale, the track fuses pop’s emotional immediacy with classical control. The production is lush and layered, but never overcrowded—it lifts her voice, letting it move with the lyrics like waves rising and crashing. You can hear influences like Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish in the emotional candor, but make no mistake: this is unmistakably Sone.

Lyrically, the track is a love letter to the messy, beautiful chaos of being human. What began as a private journal entry became a declaration. “There are so many times I’ve felt this way,” Sone shares. “I wanted to write a song that honored the highs and lows—and the strength it takes to ride them.” The line “If you don’t like my rollercoaster—go ride a different one” lands like a mic drop, equal parts sass and self-liberation.

What makes Sone so captivating isn’t just her voice—it’s her fearlessness. In a world of filtered perfection, she’s offering something far more rare: authenticity at full volume. She’s not trying to fit into a genre—she’s building her own. And with “Rollercoaster”, she invites us all onto the ride, no matter how wild it gets.

With over 300,000 Instagram followers and 120,000 TikTok fans, Sone’s trajectory is only going up. But more importantly, she’s bringing something new to the table—a bridge between grandiosity and grit, drama and intimacy. If this single is any indiction, Popera’s next evolution has officially begun, and Sone is leading the charge.

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For 2uece, music is more than just a passion – it’s a lifeline. Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, he found solace in the therapeutic power of music. “Music to me is very therapeutic, especially if you suffer from PTSD,” he reveals. Through his art, 2uece is able to express himself and connect with others who may be going through similar struggles.

A Story of Resilience

2uece’s journey is a testament to his strength and perseverance. With a life marked by challenges and lessons, he’s learned to find the blessings in every experience. “Behind every lesson, there’s a blessing,” he believes. This mindset has driven him to succeed and make a difference in the world.

Building a Community

2uece’s vision for the future is centered around building a community of like-minded individuals who share his passion for music and life. “I’m not gonna consider myself too big to talk to any fan,” he says. For 2uece, his fans are more than just listeners – they’re family members who can relate to him and support one another.

The Motivation Behind the Music

2uece’s motivation comes from his loved ones, including his children and mother. “They pushed me to grow in life and with my music,” he reveals. With their support, 2uece is driven to succeed and make a difference in the world.

New Music on the Horizon

2uece’s newest single, “We Run It” featuring Lava It Out, is now available on all streaming platforms. He’s also working on a new single called “Fast Food,” which will be released soon. With his music, 2uece is inspiring others to keep pushing forward, no matter the circumstances.

A Message of Hope and Inspiration

Through his music and message, 2uece is shining a light for others, reminding them that they, too, can overcome any obstacle. “It can’t rain forever – the sun always comes out,” he says. With his story of hope and resilience, 2uece is inspiring others to stay positive and keep moving forward.

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Following the release of their acclaimed singles ‘Tempest’ and ‘Outside the Fade’, Derbyshire’s boundary-pushing alt-rock outfit Shadows of a Silhouette return with their latest offering, ‘No Matter Where I Go’, dropping 2nd May 2025. A lean, razor-edged cut of garage-rock minimalism, the track delivers a rush of energy that’s both raw and irresistibly direct – cementing the band’s sonic evolution ahead of their debut album ‘For Those That Know’.

Driven by a gutsy guitar riff and propelled by unrelenting rhythm, ‘No Matter Where I Go’ wastes no time. There’s a sense of urgency here, a stripped-down intensity that feels immediate and unfiltered. That’s no accident. According to lead guitarist Reece Carter, the song was salvaged from an old voice memo recorded back in 2021. “I found this 30-second audio of me and Nay [Nathan Brown] jamming the first verse – it was just sitting there,” he explains. “It never materialised into anything with the band at the time, but I just loved how raw and to the point the riff was and thought that the lyrics were class. I knew it was the perfect tune to go on the debut LP.”

The track might have ended up on the cutting-room floor, if not for Carter’s persistence. After the first day of recording, he recalls cornering the rest of the band at the studio – “I was rambling on for ages to Nay (Nathan) and Tyler [Henderson] about how we had to make this song. They wanted to hold it for album two or release it later, but I wouldn’t drop it until it got made.”

Frontman Nathan Brown delivers one of his most compelling vocal performances yet, wrapping sharp melodic lines around lyrics that stemmed from what he describes as “nothing short of a flash of inspiration – the sort of thing that seems to appear from nowhere.” Reece had called him in with the rediscovered riff, and it sparked something immediately. “As usual, my mind wandered far from wherever I was standing – drawn, I’d like to think, by the simple, defiant nature of the riff itself,” Brown recalls.

What followed was a vivid narrative set in the American desert, imagined through the lens of incarceration and fleeting freedom. “It begins with an escaped convict in a stolen prison van, having just smashed through the gates in a desperate sprint for freedom,” Brown explains. “But in a place where there’s nowhere to hide – and no real way to survive – his escape seems doomed from the start. After he crashes in a haze of adrenaline, he faces a choice: brave the wilderness, risking death in the labyrinth of desert canyons, and maybe die a free man; or return to the road and savour what little freedom he’s managed to snatch. Either way, he’ll serve his time – in hell, or back behind bars.”

The single was recorded at Liverpool’s iconic Motor Museum Studio, a creative haven for legendary UK bands including Arctic Monkeys and The Lathums. With Al Groves at the production helm, the band captured the grit and immediacy of their sound in full force. Groves, known for his work with Bring Me the Horizon and Cast, brought a punchy, analogue sensibility to the track, harnessing the band’s live-wire energy while giving the mix a crisp, modern finish.

Formed in the heart of Derbyshire, Shadows of a Silhouette channel the restless spirit of the Midlands into a sound that feels at once familiar and unshakably their own. With Brown, Carter, William Scott on bass, and Tyler Henderson on drums, the four-piece blend the lo-fi immediacy of early 2000s garage rock with the lyrical depth and tension of modern indie. Touchstones like The White Stripes, The Strokes, and early Kings of Leon can be heard in the DNA of their music, but their identity is unmistakably theirs – born of shared experience, local grit, and an instinct for connection.

Their debut singles ‘Tempest’ and ‘Outside the Fade’ showcased two sides of their sonic palette: expansive and anthemic on one hand, brooding and introspective on the other. ‘No Matter Where I Go’ completes the trio with a rough-edged punch to the chest – a reminder of how visceral the band can be when stripped down to its core elements.

Shadows of a Silhouette spent much of 2024 on the road for their debut UK tour, bringing their feverish live set to new audiences across the country. That momentum continues into 2025, with headline shows at Rough Trade already lined up and more dates on the horizon. Their sold-out appearances at venues like The Bodega and Fiddler’s Elbow in Camden have proven their ability to pack out rooms and leave a lasting impression.

With over 230,000 Spotify streams and growing recognition from outlets like BBC Introducing East Midlands, Derby Telegraph, and RGM, Shadows of a Silhouette are poised for their breakout. ‘No Matter Where I Go’ isn’t just another release – it’s a snapshot of a band doubling down on its identity, refining its voice, and refusing to compromise.

This is the sound of a band pushing forward – gritty, immediate, and totally their own. The debut album is coming. And if this single is anything to go by, it’s going to hit hard.

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Shortly after releasing her sophomore album in 2007, US-based singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd walked away from music completely for more than 10 years, feeling burned out and unhappy with her career progression like so many other independent artists. After going through a divorce in 2019 and in the midst of a global pandemic, she found herself pulled back toward the siren call of songwriting and again making the leap to pursue it full time. Her latest album ‘Carnival’, released in 2024, is in many ways the culmination of those decisions, and the reintroduction of an artist who now has the wisdom of experience.

There’s an unmistakable urgency you can feel when a song is written and performed from a place of complete honesty. That feeling permeates ‘Carnival’. “I’ve always been envious of writers who say they write songs because they have to, because they had these things they just had to get out of themselves,” Juliet says. “I had never really felt that way until this album. I’ve become someone who writes because they have to.”

Stylistically, ‘Carnival’ draws on a range of influences from Laurel Canyon-era singer/songwriters, to Lilith Fair rockers, to confessional country/folk balladeers, to indie pop. The central theme of the record and that of its title track is not being too precious about any one experience or decision. Take them for what they are, live in the moment, and move on when they’re done. It acknowledges also that memory can be subjective, and ambiguous—was an experience ultimately a good thing or a bad thing? And whose memory can you rely on to determine the answer to that question?

‘Carnival’ doesn’t just deal with the complexities of ending relationships, it also deals with all the feelings that come with moving on. The album’snine songs feature evocative storytelling that reveals a simple truth: when the carnival inevitably leaves town, you’re left with an empty parking lot. And how you remember, it is a choice. As Juliet sings in the title track, “If only there was a way you could bottle up that feeling / and you’d drink it in / when the days are short and you long.”

Across her 20+ year career, Juliet has been admittedly stylistically non-monogamous. Her first full-length album, ‘All Dressed Up’, was released in 2005 and was heavily jazz-influenced- a label that she rejected at the time. “I am a piano player and a woman, so I was immediately compared to Norah Jones—and I bristled at that,” Juliet says. “Listening back now, I can totally see that it was true, and it of course wasn’t a bad thing.” Her follow-up release ‘Leave the Light On,’ came out two years later and featured a slick piano-pop production that led to five of its songs being placed on reality TV shows on MTV and VH1. Coming back after her 10-year break from writing and recording, Juliet released ‘High Road’, a collection of five Americana/soul-tinged songs produced by Jim Ebert (Meredith Brooks, Shai) that earned her widespread recognition and songwriting awards both in her home region of DC as well as nationally.

Now with her first ever UK tour scheduled for July 2025, Juliet is launching a completely brand-new single ‘Wild Again’ on 16^th May, which like ‘Carnival’, was written with and produced by Todd Wright (Lucy Woodward, Butch Walker, Toby Lightman). ‘Wild Again’, however, charts yet another new step in Juliet’s journey.

“Carnival’, is full of deeply personal songs that are drawn from my real-life experiences and relationships. Coming out of that album cycle, I was feeling a little exhausted by my own navel-gazing and I was craving inspiration elsewhere. So, a lot of the songs I’m writing now are an evolution of sorts – focused more on external stimuli and finding the personal stories and humanity in that. Wild Again is a perfect example of this,” she explains.

The idea for ‘Wild Again’ was born out of a NY Times podcast Juliet listened to about the real-life efforts to return the whale that played Willy in the iconic movie ‘Free Willy’ back into the wild.

“It’s an insane, heartbreaking story that asks all kinds of thorny questions about human responsibility and humility and what’s the “right” thing to do and is that the same as the “kind” thing to do. There was a line that one of the trainers said in the podcast, explaining that they were trying to “train him to be wild again.” The complete absurdity of that statement hit me in the moment, and I immediately started jotting down lyrical ideas”, Juliet says.

Catch Juliet Lloyd on her UK tour this July:

1st July: The Folklore Rooms / Brighton
2nd July: The Hyde Tavern / Winchester
3rd July: Hen and Chicken / Bristol (CRH Music promotions)
4th July: Artisan Tap Hartshill / Stoke-on-Trent
6th July: Cafe#9 / Sheffield
7th July: Hyde Park Book Club / Leeds
10th July: FortyFive Vinyl Café / York
11th July: The Muddy Puddle / London
12th July: The Wrotham Arms / Broadstairs

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Limahl ‘A Horse With No Name’

Limahl’s take on “A Horse With No Name” is a masterclass in musical time travel — blending the sun-bleached soul of the original with lush, ‘90s-inspired electronic textures that feel refreshingly modern. It’s his first-ever cover, but you wouldn’t know it; the production is confident and detailed, with analogue synths and glitchy rhythms creating a dreamlike landscape. Limahl’s vocal delivery is cool and atmospheric, giving the song a brand-new personality while still tipping its hat to the original. It’s a surprising and stylish return that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

EMEREE “Spring Cleaning”

If you’ve ever needed a reason to delete a number or block an energy vampire, EMEREE just handed you the playlist. “Spring Cleaning” is equal parts fierce and freeing, with buttery smooth vocals and lyrics that say what most of us are too afraid to admit. It’s giving self-care. It’s giving main character energy. It’s giving… EMEREE might be your new favorite.

Sone ‘Rollercoaster’

Rising international star Sone has just dropped her highly anticipated new single “Rollercoaster”, a genre-defying track that blends pop, opera, and theatrical storytelling. Produced in Paris by French sound engineer Théo Laurent-Vitale, the track showcases Sone’s powerful vocal range and emotional depth. Drawing inspiration from icons like Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the song dives into the unpredictable nature of human emotion, transforming vulnerability into strength. With its sweeping cinematic production and fiercely personal lyrics, “Rollercoaster” signals a bold new era for the Popera artist.

Sunrise in Jupiter ‘Take Me Home’

“Take Me Home” is Sunrise in Jupiter at their most emotionally exposed — and their most cinematic. What starts as a glowing alt-rock slow-burn quickly launches into a supernova of swirling guitars, pounding drums, and a chorus that hits like a meteor to the chest. Inspired by a voicemail from the frontman’s daughter, this isn’t just a song about space — it’s about the gravity of love, and the way it pulls us back no matter how far we drift. Imagine Muse on a heartbroken spacewalk and you’re halfway there.

Katie Dauson ‘Rock Along With You’

Katie Dauson just raised the bar again. “Rock Along With You” explodes out of the gate with gritty guitars and a pulse that doesn’t let up. There’s nothing polished or overly packaged here — this is real-deal rock inspired by a wild night at the Rivoli and the kind of chance encounter that could only happen in a crowd of thousands. Her storytelling chops hit hard, but it’s the sheer feel of the track that grabs you — the drive, the urgency, the 6:30 a.m. inspiration that you can practically hear in every beat. Dauson’s music has always danced between genres, but this one leans into the chaos and clarity of rock with fearless conviction. “Rock Along With You” isn’t just a song title — it’s an invitation, and you’d be crazy not to accept it.

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Listen to “Ain’t Playing Around”: https://bsr.ffm.to/apa

Available via all streaming services, the track will appear in the forthcoming Kool Moe Dese LP. The project will drop via Below System Records digitally on May 16th as well as in a limited vinyl edition of 100 yellow copies and 200 black.

Pre-order Kool Moe Dese LP & digital: https://bsr.ffm.to/koolmoedese 

Two other singles from the project “Strike Back” and “Melt” (featuring Oak Lonetree) have previously dropped and gotten rotation from underground hip-hop gatekeepers across the globe.  Guests on the project includes fellow Massachusetts spitters Just Pete and King Author (as well as the aforementioned Oak Lonetree).
 
 Big Dese, over two decades deep in the game, makes a masterclass of balancing lyrical disrespect and self-deprecation. Fellow Massachusetts neighbor and producer Confidence has laced tracks and projects for such notables as The Legion, Neek The Exotic, Purpose (Tragic Allies), Rashad and Edo G. He specializes in creating an ill array of head-nodders crafted from deep, dusty crates of funk, soul, disco and other vinyl sources.
 
 The emcee and producer initially met over two decades ago. Speaking on the genesis of “Kool Moe Dese” Confidence recalled “I was working on a beat recently and found some old vocals from Dese that were never used. I put the vocals over the beat and sent them over to him. He was feeling it and decided to write new lyrics for it and we just started building from there.”  Regarding the album title Dese added “I always like to do a play on words on my name for my album titles. This one had such a classic Hip Hop feel to it I decided to reference a classic Hip Hop figure.”

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/dese100

https://www.instagram.com/thatdudeconfidence

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Da Savage’s journey from Clarksdale, Mississippi, to international acclaim is a testament to his talent and perseverance. Starting music at 9, he’s released over 400 songs, amassing 4.6 million streams. His breakthrough album “Savage Mode” charted #10, surpassing Nas’s “King’s Disease.” The hit single “Faded” was featured on “That’s The Best Indie Music 2024,” solidifying his position as a rising star.

Savage 2.0: Redefining Boundaries

Da Savage’s latest album “Savage 2.0” debuted in the Top 100 on iTunes, outperforming mainstream artists like Glorilla, G-Eazy, and Wiz Khalifa. This achievement showcases his growth as an artist and ability to connect with a broader audience.

A Legacy in the Making

With a prolific discography and chart-topping hits, Da Savage continues to push the boundaries of his art. His dedication to his craft is evident in the quality and consistency of his music. As he explores new creative avenues, Da Savage remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

The Future is Bright

With a loyal fan base and proven track record, Da Savage is poised for even greater success. His music will undoubtedly continue to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide. One thing is certain – Da Savage’s legacy is just beginning to unfold.

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In a genre dominated by familiar sounds and repetitive themes, Poppa Ban is shaking things up. With a fresh perspective and unbridled creativity, he’s poised to revolutionize the hip hop landscape. “I want to change the game and leave a big impression,” he declares, and his music reflects this bold ambition.

The Drummer’s Perspective

Poppa Ban’s journey into music began with the drums. “Playing an instrument made me want to pursue music,” he reveals. This foundation in rhythm and melody has influenced his unique sound, blending infectious beats with thought-provoking lyrics.

A Visionary’s Dream

Where does Poppa Ban see himself in the next five years? “I see myself working on my next project with a Grammy on my lap,” he says with confidence. This goal is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and unwavering passion for his craft.

The Sound of Success

What drives Poppa Ban’s creative process? “The sound of music,” he replies. This passion is evident in every aspect of his art, from production to performance. Poppa Ban’s music is a reflection of his soul, and he’s committed to sharing his vision with the world.

Unapologetically Authentic

In an industry often defined by trends and conformity, Poppa Ban stands out for his unapologetic authenticity. “There is only one Poppa Ban,” he asserts proudly. His music is a true reflection of his personality, experiences, and values.

What’s Next?

Poppa Ban’s upcoming project promises to be a game-changer. “It will be different and still true to me,” he teases. With a reputation for innovation and creativity, Poppa Ban’s next release is eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.

A Legacy in the Making

As Poppa Ban continues to push the boundaries of hip hop, his legacy is taking shape. With a clear vision, unwavering determination, and a passion for music, he’s on a mission to leave an indelible mark on the industry. The world is watching, and Poppa Ban is ready to make his presence felt.

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