South AfricaStarting with a simple string of guitar chords, gentle tempo, and sweetly deep vocals that blaze with bass and emotive tones, If you/I knew is the joint that'll have you enveloped in introspection, submerged in affection, and taking in the lessons. Thakgalo Monawa delivers it all with a hint of desire and a fire pit of despair. If you/I knew sonically dives into a split of feelings, there's an element of longing, nostalgia, and a potential resolution that's met with regret, distance, and resentment. The two energies delicately dance around each other throughout the song, and Thakgalo Monawa serves a melodic consistency that creates an intentional barrier within the tune, playing on the theme of wishful thinking and needing change; it's giving a subtle salute to Aaliyah's We Need a Resolution and ends on indecision. "I broke the song down into two related narratives. In the first verse, you get to know about things I wish the significant other knew while we were in a relationship. In the second verse, I talk about the things I wish I knew while I was in a relationship, followed by how I would’ve wished for the significant other to have felt how I felt. The chorus talks about how I can’t keep going back and forth on a situation that was stagnant and that one of us will have to change in order to move forward." - Thakgalo Monawa Producer LYKO hit an era rewind on the instrumentals and channelled classic Old School R'n'b, giving If you/I knew the perfect soundscape for this emotional release. "I’ve always been in love with the 90s R&B style because I grew up listening to those a lot. I always knew how I wanted the song to sound, so I went all over looking for a good producer, and that’s when I found LYKO, who executed that beautifully." - Thakgalo Monawa 2024 is yet to see a new release from Thakgalo Monawa, and only time will tell when the next drop will lift off, so in the meantime, connect with If you/I knew below on the IYCM Spotify rotation.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIAKara Bree enters the earthly realms with ethereal vocals, a touch of sweetness, and a deliverance in the form of a full R’N’B experience with the track Water Fairy. Water Fairy is a mesmerizing auditory journey overflowing with introspection and enchantment. It begins with a gentle cascade of harp strokes, instantly setting a dreamy atmosphere that feels both familiar and otherworldly. She glides through each verse, exposing her sensitivity and sending listeners on an audible vacation. Kara Bree strips down to emotional nakedness, allowing delicate vocal intricacies to take center stage. As the song name insinuates, there’s an engulfment of fantasy in her writing and singing that meets reality; thoughts meet feelings; her words have found a place to reside. There is a multi-faceted element at play with hopeful love, self-love, and unhealthy love. “I wrote this at quite a vulnerable time, though; it's kind of like I was having a fight with my mind. I wanted to say things but knew I couldn't say them, so I wrote them instead. A conversation with my emotions. It was definitely a moment of frustration from me and 'her'. My feelings were really raw; I was craving certain moments. There were things I wanted to say, but I knew I couldn't. I guess I thought to myself, Let's just write a pretty sex song instead. My mind is already naked, so why not? In saying that, I also wanted to express my soft side, which you can hear." - Kara Bree The immersive production paints a vivid backdrop of flow, feel, flirtation, and intimacy. Zechariah lifts listeners to a higher frequency with each choice of instrumentation. “I came across the perfect beat from Zechariah, originally recorded it at home, and decided to then record it right at the end of a session at the studio one day. Most of the parts in there are actually one-take, which I love even more about this track. Not until about a month later, I went back to it. Mixtri added his magic touches as usual, and it was all flowing just how I wanted." - Kara Bree If you love Water Fairy, then Kara Bree's latest release, When You’re Ready, is bound to make an appearance on your playlist. Continuing her journey of vulnerability and breathy, angelic-like tones, it makes for the perfect transition between both tracks. "When You're Ready is about putting an end to falling in love with potential, it's the most dangerous thing my heart tends to do. I had a self reality check. Eventually, you choose yourself." - Kara Bree To listen to Water Fairy, click the link below! Houston, Texas, USAThis tune pulsates gently with energy that feels like reflective glimmers across a water surface! When you plug into producer Wavy Jones, you’re catching a new vibe and an excuse to get your hips to whine on his track Ketch Di Pree with Blvk H3ro, Jeeby Lyricist, and Kione Zaire. Feeling low? Irritable? Sad even? Ketch Di Pree will instantly improve your mood and remove any bad juju from your aura with its high-vibrational lyrics and dancehall-infused production. You’ll be bouncing in no time and becoming well acquainted with Wavy Jones carom and Jamaican patois. Ketch Di Pree will set any dance floor ablaze and light up every dimly lit pre-gaming balcony; it’s audibly abundant, rhythmically colourful, and brightly spirited, like the Bacchanal Carnival. There’s a smidge of smooth sensuality, the vocals are soul-fueling and decadent, and each artist has a flow that glides with ease. The vibe of this track can convince anyone that they’re being blessed. Cue the hidden awakening waiting in plain sight; this is definitely daily commute approved. “The inspiration came from being in lockdown during COVID. During this time, it became evident that this might not be the greatest studio or environment, but you can most definitely craft a dope record. Ketch Di Pree was the first record made from the Sine Energy EP.” - Wavy Jones Self-produced, Wavy Jones let his creativity loose and cleaned out house with the instrumentals of this track. The sonical sacral connection brews with every bpm; every ad lib catches a ray of sun, unravelling another layer to the progression. Wavvy combines numerous genre elements from hip-hop, rap, and bounce and merges them seamlessly with beats from the urban streets. “I am the producer of the track. For this record, I wanted to put in a feeling of confidence and fuse dancehall with some elements of trap and hip-hop. I like to define my sound as carom. Carom basically means bounce.” - Wavy Jones Ketch Di Pree is from the Sine Energy EP and should be high on the queued next list for all first time listeners. Keep an eye out for future projects from Wavy Jones, and like a spliff, hit our rotation below. |
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