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New Video: Kingdom Kome + Onaje Jordan “When The Metal Hits”

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2 months ago

March 11, 2025

Global rhyme ambassador Kingdom Kome posts up in NYC for new video “When The Metal Hits.” With a cinematic soundscape (courtesy of producer Onaje Jordan) the emcee posts up throughout metropolis, stuntin’ on suckas.

Watch official video for “When The Metal Hits”: https://youtu.be/9vlJzBBfrg8?si=o0eTdWWdxoPz7Wa9

This track (also available via all streaming platforms now) comes with the announcement of the second collaborative album from Kingdom Kome & Onaje Jordan, Alchemy II to drop on 3/28. Two years after the release of the first installment, the two return, with as Kingdom Kome says “same approach as the last one but a step up in terms of beats and concepts.”

Initially linking up over a decade ago the two vets have done a wealth of tracks over a number of projects in their respective catalogs.

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Stephan Folkes Shines on Reflective New Single ‘It’s All Within Time (Travelling Through the Stars)’

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16 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.