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Producer Jay’s Soulfood Unveils Phenomenal New Track “Taste The Sun & The Sky”

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Jay’s Soulfood (AKA Funktional J) is a hip-hop/electronic producer based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with Surinam roots (South America). He has been building a name for himself on the music scene for several years now with his funk and soul-inspired beats and is ready to continue his rise with the release of his new single, “Taste The Sun & The Sky”.

The track sounds like a hit and showcases Jay’s advanced production skills and shows that the rising producer is surely one to watch out for. With its smooth and vibey groove and recurring lyrics about tasting the sun and the sky, it’s a perfect track for a chilled summer’s day and will no doubt be a go-to track for his growing fanbase over the next few months.

Speaking further on the new release, Jay says, “It all started with making the beat in my home studio. I was satisfied with the beat but felt it still needed some vocals here and there, so I asked my bro Bryan van Belzen, who is a rapper and a voiceover actor, to lay something down. He came up with this line ‘Taste The Sun & The Sky’. I really liked this combination, so I already knew that this was going to be the main title of the track. It’s a song about taking a break, going outside and enjoying real life.” “Taste The Sun & The Sky” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://ffm.to/taste_the_sun.

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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

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Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.

Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.

The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.

What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.

With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.

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