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JAIZE Delivers Masterful Tune ‘nostalgia64’

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9 months ago

July 15, 2024

Rising music artist, JAIZE is a musician who blends autotune vocals with engaging instrumentation, creating an immersive listening experience that encourages audience engagement. His music encourages dancing, celebrating, and joining him in a movement towards a more inclusive world, fostering a sense of unity.

With its genre-bending production, ‘nostalgia64’, his most recent hit, is a mellow hip-hop music with rap sensibilities that makes people think of artists like Mick Jenkins, Joey Badass, and Seafood Sam. It will appeal to listeners near and far because of its flowing and nostalgic mood.

This hip-hop gem is a compelling offering, his music transcends boundaries and takes listeners on an unforgettable trip through his soundscape. ‘nostalgia64’ is a must-listen for fans of Mick Jenkins, Joey Badass, and Seafood Sam.

When asked about the inspiration behind this new single, JAIZE has the following to say;

“The song is a throwback to old school hip-hop where the flows are paramount. It means growth. I have come so far from where I started and this song reminds me that I’ve made it. This is for younger me.”

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.