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Louie Sincere says “86 That” with new video

Published

3 months ago

February 6, 2025

Framingham, Massachusetts spitter Louie Sincere has dropped visuals for his recent single “86 That.” Produced by long-time collaborator (Australian beat-smith) Dan Murphy the track is taken from the newly released Sincero LP (available exclusively via Bandcamp and released via the HiSpeed Network label).

Watch official video for “86 That”: https://youtu.be/58_LPfe9zso?si=MH6fjMzs9DR9N1TM

Stream/Purchase “Sincero”:https://louiesincere.bandcamp.com/album/sincero-2

Speaking on the project the emcee says the project overall is “more worldly and versatile” than his last project Gatillo, which was “uniformly dark and street oriented.”

Evidence of this is on tracks like “Cien Por Ciento” (Produced by Ditty Broker) which the emcee says is a proud Puerto-Rican party anthem inspired by the basement celebrations of his youth. In addition the LP also receives instrumental backings from Lo-Life rep Matteo Getz (Thirstin Howl, Ajax Lo) as well as Hocii, Dolce Vita, Reuel, M.W.P and Serious Beats.

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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.