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Rising Artist Joby Uncovers Phenomenal New Single “4u”

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Originally from Indonesia, Joby is a songwriter, producer, recording artist and mixing engineer based in Berlin. Joby has been into music from a young age. He first touched a piano when he was six and then later moved to the saxophone during his high school years, where he joined a local jazz band. He then began teaching himself how to use Ableton in 2019 and invested in a small home studio setup. He made his official music debut in December 2020 with “Locked In” and hasn’t looked back since.

Following a string of releases over the last two years, 20-year-old Joby has just unveiled his brand-new single, “4u” – an emotional yet energetic pop-rap tune laced with emo-rap guitar melodies alongside trap-style drums. The track was written and produced by Joby and mixed/mastered by TRIXX Studios (Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj). Showcasing Joby’s impressive lyrical abilities and heartfelt vocals, “4u” is surely his best track to date and gives listeners a candid look into his life for the first time.

Elaborating further, Joby says, “After a falling out I had with someone, I decided to write a song about her and the situation. ‘4u’ is definitely my best written and best vocal-performed piece. It gives an in-depth insight into my personal life and struggles of a recent relationship occurrence. ‘4u’ is significant to me as it shows a deeper, more personal and vulnerable side of me than my other songs.” “4u” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://lnk.to/pre-save_4u.

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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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