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NJ’s own Zach Kyle drops new single/new album

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Emcee Zach Kyle brings it back with the release of his new single “Nostalgia.”  The young NY transplant takes us on a dream-like train-of-thought narrative coupled with a shifting soundscape (produced by Ray Janes) of ghostly keys and bombastic drums.

Taken from the #SWAG LP (Out on Oct 10th) Kyle said of the project “the concept of the album is me trying to find a balance between my current life in New York City versus my upbringing in suburban New Jersey. The first few tracks are more ignorant and turnt because I feel that’s who I turn into when I hit the city; A more “swagged out” version of myself, whereas my life in Jersey feels a lot more ‘real.’

Speaking on the track he added “‘Nostalgia’ serves as a turning point in the album, where the music starts to become more personal and representative of my Jersey life. Throughout this track, I’m using more obscure, yet deeply personal imagery to represent the beginning of me opening up to the listener. There’s a lot of references throughout the track to things that are nostalgic to me, such as trips to the Hamptons with my friends, memories with girls, but the main point of nostalgia being touched on is summer camp. Growing up as one of the only black kids in my very white and very suburban town, summer camp was the first place I felt in my life I was truly free to express myself without any judgement and be accepted with open arms. I wanted to make a song that felt like that feeling of being there and being young and energetic and excited to start your day.”

Though barely out of his teens, Zach Kyle has extensive first-hand history with hip-hop partly due to proximity to his father, DJ Jay-Ef whose creative friends include Masta Ace, Wordsworth & Planet Asia.  Over the past few years Kyle has been prolific releasing two previous albums, Autonomy and Shangri-La as well as several EP’s and numerous singles.

More Info:   https://www.instagram.com/zachkyle/ 

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Naud Takes Flight with ‘Un Gars Bian’: A Wild Ride of Music & Madness

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After ten years of musical mischief, Naud has finally dropped anchor, or rather taken flight, with Un Gars Bian, an album that feels like a hug from an old friend and an impromptu dance party all at once. This high-energy, genre-mashing adventure blends alternative pop, electro, funk, and whatever else Naud felt like throwing into the mix. Think Marseille’s “joyous chaos” bottled up into soundwaves, bursting with playful unpredictability.

Leading things off is “Déjà Vu,” a sweet-and-sour love song about a romance that spanned across Europe but never quite took off, kind of like booking a first-class ticket to heartbreak. It’s got just the right mix of experimental vibes and catchy pop magic to make you groove while overthinking your past relationships.

The album title, Un Gars Bian, is a cheeky play on words, merging Marseille (city in France) slang for “seagull” (gabian) with “un gars bien” (a nice guy). It’s basically Naud in a nutshell: a free-spirited, big-hearted artist who wants to spread good vibes, reckless creativity, and a touch of joyful madness. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s also launched an Un Gars Bian t-shirt line, because what’s better than wearing your philosophy on your sleeve, literally? Grab yours here!

So, are you ready to embrace the joyful chaos? Un Gars Bian is the perfect excuse to dance like nobody’s watching and live life with a little more mischief. Let’s gooo!

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