New Music Spotlight | 20.09.21

20 September 2021

Shining a light on some of the hottest new music to drop over the course of the past week, UrlfreezeShops select their top five musical moments for your listening pleasure.

PA SALIEU - "AFRIKAN REBEL"

Celebrating his Gambian heritage, Coventry-based rapper Pa Salieu shares three-track EP, "Afrikan Rebel". With features from Obongjayar, Tay Iwar and Zlatan, the rapper's latest release is "about being proud and loud about where you come from".

HEADIE ONE - "BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS"

Dropping the latest single ahead of his upcoming mixtape "Too Loyal...For My Own Good", Headie One delivers once again on "Beggars Can't Be Choosers". Rapping with his trademark flow across a dark and menacing trap beat, the London-based MC solidies his status as one of the UK's key artists.

WIKI & MIKE - "PROMISED"

Produced by Navy Blue, "Promised" sees New York City rapper Wiki continue to deliver his distinctive message and instantly recognisable style. Spitting over a beatless loop, Wiki enlists MIKE to present a slice of hip-hop storytelling at its finest.

WHITEARMOR & MECHATOK - "SUNSET BEACH"

Teaming up once again, Whitearmor and Mechatok deliver the perfect slice of modern Euro dance - "Sunset Beach". Renowned for their collaborations with Yung Lean and Bladee, the two producers join forces to present their unique vision and influential approach to beatmaking.

TEMS - "IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE"

Following on from her feature on Drake's "Certified Lover Boy", Tems shares her latest EP, "If Orange Was A Place". Blending neosoul and modern R&B, the Nigerian singer and producer delivers a heartfelt selection that exhibits her exceptional vocals and presence.