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Kingdom Kome + The Equation Beats drop new video

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3 months ago

February 6, 2025

The emcee/producer duo of Kingdom Kome and The Equation Beats have released a new video this morning. “Canto Al Immigrante” features a spoken word appearance by Sunez Allah and holds special personal significance to the emcee. Speaking on the track he revealed “the title translates to ‘song to the immigrant’ and touches on my parents journey from Argentina, where they were jailed under an oppressive dictatorship.” Spitting part of his verse in Spanish and accompanied by the Colombian Producer, the message is poignant to both the artists in the current climate.

Watch official video for “Canto Al Immigrante”: https://youtu.be/VRrzBQ_h2dg

“Canto Al Immigrante” appears on the newly release collaborative LP, Arepa Y Manteca (available via all streaming platforms). Another video was recently released that combined two other tracks from the project “Mantecon” and “Arepa Mantecon” (and was shot on location in Medellin).

Watch the official video for “Mantecon/Arepa Mantecon” here: https://youtu.be/pxzGxiLiADU?si=UNY72EEwkhsYvyCz

drop new visuals for to fill his sweet tooth in a new double video and single(s) drop for “Mantecon” and “Arepa Mantecon.” The video (was filmed by Franco Imagemaker and Edited by David Sakolsky of Gusto Gold Productions)was shot on location in Medellin, which is also the home turf of producer The Equation Beats.

The genesis of this album grew out of a track that The Equation Beatsproduced for the duo project of Kingdom Kome & Che Uno known as Los Chicos Criollos featuring Crimeapple.

Watch official video for “Burundanga” ft. Crimeapple: https://youtu.be/AnB6RnMJ4Zk?si=FJ4Bk67rqR3CAzK6

Based on the strength of that song, Kingdom Kome and The Equation Beats kept it moving and lo and behold Arepa Y Manteca is on the way! In addition to the recent full-length drop D10S Sucio of Los Chicos Criollos, Kingdom Kome also recently released Dirty Linens, a fully collaborative project with Brockton, MA’s G Fam Black.
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Stephan Folkes Shines on Reflective New Single ‘It’s All Within Time (Travelling Through the Stars)’

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4 hours ago

May 8, 2025

Philomena Marie

Stephan Folkes returns with a transcendent new release, ‘It’s All Within Time (Travelling Through the Stars)’, and it’s clear the London-based artist is charting his own course through the cosmos of contemporary music. Following the critical success of his debut single ‘Say It Like You Mean It’, Stephan’s latest offering is a richly layered, genre-defying meditation on time, adversity, and personal growth.

A self-described “Visionist” and “King of Fantasy,” Folkes approaches music with a rare kind of fearlessness. His newest single doesn’t chase trends—it questions them. From the very first note, Stephan draws listeners into a reflective space, encouraging them to consider the lessons learned from life’s most difficult moments.

“Music should be a space for self-reflection,” Stephan says, and ‘It’s All Within Time’ lives up to that mission. Carried by his velvety vocals—reminiscent of George Michael at his most heartfelt—Stephan weaves a soundscape that blends soft rock, R&B, jazz, funk, and ambient pop with effortless finesse. The result is a sound that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking, dreamy yet grounded.

Lyrically, the track urges listeners to embrace their journey in its entirety. It’s not just about where you’re going—it’s about how you’ve grown through the fire. There’s something deeply empowering in that message, and Stephan delivers it with authenticity and grace.

Born and raised in Leytonstone, East London, Stephan’s music is deeply rooted in personal experience. Surviving a life-threatening hospitalization at five and a near-drowning in his youth, he emerged with a profound sense of purpose—one that pulses through every word and every chord. Since beginning his journey in music at just 11, he’s grown into a full-fledged artist, working alongside industry talents like Nick Michaels (Bethnal) and producer Phil Curran.

With a strong presence online and plans to bring his message to the stage across the UK, ‘It’s All Within Time (Travelling Through the Stars)’ marks a powerful new chapter for Stephan Folkes. It’s not just a song—it’s a reminder to honour your past, trust the timing of your life, and never be afraid to walk your own path.