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Ty Rise Shares “Stop Me”

Rising singer, songwriter, producer and visual creative Ty Rise has returned with “Stop Me”. The LA-based newcomer got off to an impressive start last year upon releasing his debut EP, My Own, with the independent release already accumulating in excess of 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, and he looks set to continue his momentum and reach even greater heights with “Stop Me”.
With catchy melodies and a hard-hitting trap beat, “Stop Me” fuses elements of hip-hop and R&B and showcases just why Ty Rise has been such a hit so far, so early on in his career. The track also arrives with an accompanying self-directed music video. The vibrant and fast-paced visuals, which show Ty driving through the Mojave Desert, California, complement the track’s high-octane production and are sure to impress.
Speaking further on the new release, Ty says, “At its essence, ‘Stop Me’ is about wanting to take a chance on love, while at the same time realising what a leap of faith and crazy journey love really is. It’s about asking someone to come along and risk it all for the kind of love that goes into the unknown, shoots for the stars and is sometimes willing to get lost.”
Clearly armed with heaps of talent to support his individual sound and style, Ty Rise is only just getting started, making him one to watch out for as more music is unveiled. “Stop Me” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://tyrise.lnk.to/stopme.
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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

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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