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Fredo Bang & Yungeen Ace Join DKE Author On His New Project “No Regrets”
South Florida hip-hop artist DKE Author brings a level of introspection, humor, and character to his music. Having explored music as a child trying his hand at the piano, drums, and guitar, his future began to materialize. After graduating from high school in West Palm Beach, DKE earned a degree in Psychology but opted to shift gears, focusing on his first love of music. Now based in Miami, the 23-year-old phenom established his brand utilizing his artist moniker, with the DKE in his name an acronym for Dark Knight Empire.
Drawing inspiration from medieval times, where the Dark Knight was one of the most powerful figures in the kingdom, the historic reference speaks to DKE’s propensity for making an impact. The impact was certainly felt in 2019 when DKE released his breakout track “That Guy” which generated over 2 million streams and received airplay on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation. DKE Author’s first mixtape Respect The Dark featured A-list contributions from Go Grizzly (Future, A Boogie), Hitmaka (Meek Mill, Big Sean), Smash David (Chris Brown, Khalid), and Quando Rondo. Piling up millions of streams, receiving critical acclaim and with momentum at an all-time high, DKE unveils his new project No Regrets.
The 15-song project finds DKE Author, the melodic wunderkind, floating through tracks with ease as he goes bar for bar over instrumentals produced by Yung Tago, Zach808, and more. DKE recently garnered success with his previously released singles “Revenue,” “Ghetto Love,” and “Fake Love” featuring Yungeen Ace which collectively amassed hundreds of thousands of streams across DSPs. Elsewhere on the project, artists like KaMillion appear on “Need A Thug” and Fredo Bang assists on “Act A Donkey.” Check out the project here and find out why Elevator Mag dubbed DKE, “a bonafide storyteller to craft relatable narratives over lavish soundscapes.”
Star2 x Sprite x Luh Kel release the new single and video “Where Would You Go?”. The song taps into the frustration of questioning someone’s loyalty to you. The verses seamlessly shift between English and Thai in a vibrant fusion of R&B-infused melodic hip hop that is both poignant and powerful.
“Where Would You Go?” was filmed at Wat Saket (The Golden Mount), which is a significant ancient Buddhist temple in Bangkok where monks live and pray. Many scenes took place in the cave on the property that displays a large replica of the towering 33 ft. “Bamiyan Buddha” from central Afghanistan that was destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, and recreated to bring back the lost cultural heritage.
“Where Would You Go?” is from Star2’s forthcoming EP, No Place Like Home, which is set to drop on May 9th.
Argentine singer Jazmín Sparta and producer Tito Lopez present leaked notes <3, an eight-track R&B album entirely in English. Inspired by private confessions people keep in their notes app, the project explores themes of love, pride, and playful detachment. Jazmín, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Quilmes and a former The Voice Argentina contestant, has explored pop, gospel, soul, and R&B in her past work, with her debut EP ROMPEPAGA and album CONVALESCERE tackling themes of resilience and healing. Tito, a 29-year-old composer, producer, and guitarist from Viedma, has worked with AfroSound Choir and various Argentine artists while composing for audiovisual projects like Discovery Channel. Blending gospel-inspired harmonic progressions with organic instrumentation, leaked notes <3 lets raw emotion take center stage. Released via Villa Verde, the album expands their reach, showcasing Argentine talent on an international R&B platform.
Listen below!
Nylo Cash and Omega The Poet have made a bedroom smash with “Eyes Roll Back.” The lustful tune is an exercise in melodic harmonies as they physical and emotional vulnerability. If you’re looking for another smooth song to add to your bedroom rotation, this is a track you’ll want to listen to. Special shoutout to Grammy-nominated producer Satyr Black on the background vocals.
Check out “Eyes Roll Back” below.
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