The weekly Top Submissions aims to showcase a selected crop of acts that cross our paths. From the best tracks/videos from far and wide, we gather the upper echelon of artists you can find and give them a platform to be further recognized for their works. So, sit back and tune in, and don’t forget to show them some love by following them on all social media platforms

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Msanii & NappyHigh – “Night Fever”

Emerging rapper/producer duo Msanii and NappyHigh details his daily operations in his new release “Night Fever”. The track flips a classic soul sample into the perfect backdrop for the rapper to paint vivid pictures of his life.

 

 

Jayadi – “A POET’s BOOK”.

Emerging rapper Jayadi caught our attention with “A POET’s BOOK”, a reflective tune that explores the life of a young artist finding his footing in an unforgiving landscape.

 

God Jani – “Hide & Seek”

God Jani shares his new single “Hide & Seek” from his new album Pyramidion. The track is an engaging mix of R&B and hip-hop that displays the rapper’s go-getter mindset as he proceeds to achieve his goals.

 

Dru Devon – “Balance”.

Minneapolis-based award-winning artist Dru Devon finds his “Balance” in his new single. Backed by the cinematic and scenic soundscape, he takes listeners through his journey and transformation through the years.

 

 

AHSIA – “BLACK WOMAN”.

Philly-born, Vancouver, Canada-raised singer/songwriter AHSIA delivers this empowering track “BLACK WOMAN”. As the title suggests, it centers on the true strength of the black woman and is filled with positive and uplifting themes that remind black women of their God-given gifts that make them unique.

 

Daniel Saad – “Searching” (feat. Jessyka K)

Daniel Sadd teams up with singer Jessyka K for this heartfelt track “Searching” which explores broken love and failed relationships. Over the soulful and sad backdrop, Daniel shares his experiences and reflects of the past with a somewhat hopeful perspective about his love life and if he would ever find that true love his soul years for.

 

STRIPE – “TERMS & CONDITIONS”

Dutch rapper STRIPE shares his true thoughts on his new single  “TERMS & CONDITIONS” featuring French singer Irene Schradner and produced by Mexican/Croatian producers daev and  Sven Klak. The soundscape has a lofi-soul aesthetic and is underpinned by STRIPE’s heartfelt lyrics and show of emotions towards that special someone in his life. This is complemented by Irene’s expressive melodic performance. T&C is the 2nd single for STRIPE’s upcoming album SUN / moon.

Gloria Prince – “Lucky”.

Emerging singer/songwriter Gloria Prince shares her new single “Lucky”, a heartfelt adulation-filled love ballad that focuses on self-love and being patience with oneself when it comes to finding that special someone. Over the pounding drums, and atmospheric textures, Gloria delivers a honeyed melodic run ripe with heartfelt songwriting.

 

Pallaví aka Fijiana – “Pull Up”

 

 

Pallaví aka Fijiana enters our playlist for the first time with her new release “Pull Up”. The track is a smooth fusion of modern R&B with hip-hop aesthetics and the production is rich, punchy and soulful while her breathy sultry flow cuts through the mix like a hot knife through butter. The track is taken from her forthcoming project.

 

 

 

 

BP Infinite – “Love and War” (feat. Eddie Kaine, J.Arr & Bub Rock)

 

BP Infinite continues his single releases with the latest being “Love and War” featuring Eddie Kaine, J.Arr and Bub Rock. The title speaks for itself as the emcees load up their verbal weapons and send shots toward the opposition over the menacing backdrop provided by BP Infinite. “Love and War” is available now through all major DSPs, with Kill or Be Killed available now for digital pre-order through Common Virtue Records. The album is due out August 9th via DSPs and vinyl … stay tuned for the vinyl pre-order announcement!

 

 

 

Cdawg – “I Hate Everything, You Included”.

Cdawg returns to our site with “I Hate Everything, You Included”. The track employs a classic sample that hip-hop lovers would recognize but Cdawg flips it excellently and peppers it with unfiltered and raw raps.

 

 

papillon noir – “luna’s lament”

Emerging rapper papillon noir shares a heartfelt and reflective tune “luna’s lament”. The track explores the ups and downs of love, relationships and decisions that lead to changes.

 

Aygelyss – “Something To See”.

Aygelyss makes her debut appearance on our playlist with “Something To See”. The track is cinematic and dynamic and serves as an introduction of sorts to the emerging artist who delivers an emotionally powerful performance.

 

 

 

Sun Born, Blaq Poet, Nandobandz, QB Rap P – “Queensbridge Cypha”.

“Queensbridge Cypha” is the latest collaboration featuring Sun Born, Blaq Poet, Nandobandz and QB Rap P. Over a dark synth wave soundscape with punchy hiphop drums, the emcees trade hard-hitting bars reminding us of the legacy QB artists.

 

 

Larry Coleman 2020 – “The Art of War”.

Larry Coleman 2020 presents “The Art of War” with the help of Jon Connor. The track has a cinematic production with urgent aesthetics and comprises edgy and vivid lyricism from the emcees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSYTE – “Bawdy” (feat. Malik Hammond, Rojo Lavoe & Gary Fritz)

ABSYTE returns to our site with her new single “Bawdy” featuring Malik Hammond, Rojo Lavoe and Gary Fritz. The track is a smooth fusion of R&B and hip-hop with a touch of 90s aesthetics. The track focuses on a woman who has been out of the dating scene for so long that she is readjusting to the new rules. We follow her as she slowly gets back in her groove and finds that special someone who gives her exactly what she requires, sexually and spiritually.

 

 

JRoberts x Che Noir – “Dead Wrong”.

 

Prolific Toronto, Canada-based rapper JRoberts teams up with beloved underground rapper Che Noir and DK for “Dead Wrong”. The production is grimey, brooding and hard-hitting enough for the emcees to carry the lyrical weight effortlessly.

 

 

SomeoneCalledSomeone – “Grown On The Outside”.

SomeoneCalledSomeone takes us on a reflective journey on “Grown On The Outside”. The sombre tune is ladened with several tales of individuals who get caught up in this unpredictable thing called life and how we picture it might actually be different.

 

Tochi – “Ihunanya”

Nigerian-British singer/songwriter Tochi caught our attention with her new single “Ihunanya”. The track is a smooth blend of R&B with contemporary pop vibes and comprises rich melodic runs and heartwarming lyrics that dwell on that special someone who completes her. Armed with a distinctive and expressive vocal tone and cadence, Tochi delivers a soul-stirring performance as she pours adulations on her lover with much enthusiastic vigour.

 

 

 

Ace Kang – “Ego Killa”.

Ace Kang shares an insightful and heartfelt tune titled “Ego Killa”. Armed with his distinct flow and knack for penning relatable rhymes, he gives audiences his perspective on a number of issues ranging from heartbreak, loss and finding one’s true purpose in life.

 

 

Canna Man & Dark Matter – “Tribunals”.

Copenhagen-based emcee Canna Man and longtime collaborator Dark Matter return with their new single “Tribunals”. The track explores the downside of city life and the never-ending struggle of people who are stuck in the cycle.

 

 

 

Phenomeinal – “The State V Daystar Peterson”.

Rochester, New York native emcee Phenomeinal delivers his new release “The State V Daystar Peterson” on the playlist. Over a sombre string-driven backdrop with hushed drums, the rapper draws audiences in with engaging storytelling and expressive flows.

 

 

MrZnote – “Swell”.

Prolific rapper MrZnote closes this week’s playlist with the hard-hitting “Swell”. Over a sparse bouncy backdrop, he comes through with a no-holds-barred performance and vivid lyricism to match.