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With billions of streams on her account and sold-out shows, Karol G, a Colombian music icon, made the last Valentine’s Day even sweeter for us, dropping her and Tiësto’s new single and video “Contigo” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmp7AV8O9s). The video has already over ten million views on YouTube – but by the time this text reaches you, the numbers may well have doubled, as Karol G’s fans are very much devoted to their idol – after all, they ensured she became the first female artist to sell out the Estadio Azteca (with its capacity of 80k) in Mexico, for three consecutive nights during her latest Mañana Será Bonito Latam Tour. But don’t worry if you’re not in Latin America right now (you couldn’t buy the tickets anyway, as they’ve mostly sold out) – Karol G is to visit Europe this Summer, with two shows in London – make sure you note 18/06 and 19/06 in your calendars! 

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 Karol G (Carolina Giraldo Navarro) has earned herself a stable position at the top of Latin pop music. Just this year, having been announced Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, she won her first Grammy for Mañana Será Bonito, in the category Best Música Urbana Album. In her over ten-year-long career, which rocketed astonishingly over the last few years, Karol G has published four albums, made collabs with Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Maluma, and Ozuna, and won many awards, including five Latin Grammys (three just this year), MTV Video Music Award, and iHeartRadio Music Award. Karol G has been lately conquering both the music industry and our Spotify accounts, with ca. 50mln listeners per month (48th position worldwide!) and her track “Provenza” reaching over 1 billion streams last year. With such numbers and her latest acting debut in Griselda on Netflix (playing Carla), the singer shows her career is in full bloom, and she whets our appetites for more to come in 2024. 

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 Her latest single “Contigo,” accompanied by a video, satisfies them (or, actually, makes us even more eager to see the shows in June!). Produced by WeOwnTheCity and co-created by Karol G, Pedro Artola, and Tiësto, the clip tells the love story of two girls (starring Karol G and Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko), who – in a nostalgic, bitter-sweet setting of the Noughties – try to fight for their love when facing hurdles. The song itself offers an irresistible mix of Latin beats, pop, and Tiësto dance music – we couldn’t imagine a better foreshadowing of the coming Spring and Summer festival season! 

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 The video will surely be a major inspo for those attending the festivals – with its warm, soft colours, pleasing sunlight, pink, glitter, and – last but not least – the iconic 2000s fashion. The clip makes you remember the good, old times of colourful, sequined crop tops, tattoo chokers everyone was obsessed with, jeans and camo mini dresses, butterfly hairclips, and shiny belts, much too bulky to serve a purpose other than aesthetic. It is mostly inside of an apartment reverberating with the Noughties vibes that we see the story of the two lovers unfold – them playing old-school video games, dancing in baggy, low-waist jeans, and taking photos with an instant camera. Every detail has been taken care of, as we see the couple wearing purely 2000s makeup – sparkly eyeshadows, glossy lips, and bright pink blush, accompanied by hairdos from the era – cute face-framing braids and pink highlights in Karol G’s creamy platinum blonde hair. The Noughties vibe gets even stronger once we see Karol G singing, leaning against a wall with colourful mappings on it – the associations of Rihanna’s 2011 “We Found Love” shots instantly come to mind. 

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Then, we move to a place even more reminiscent of the (as it turns out) bitter-sweet 2000s – a high school, having the atmosphere of Britney Spears’ iconic “Baby One More Time,” with a white-blue dominant colour palette, pink Converse, white shirts, bandanas, and baggy cargo trousers. It is at school (well, where else?…) that the problems in the up-until-that-point idyllic relationship arise, and the couple needs to split. They happily get to reunite in a 2000s club – with Tiësto as DJ, and his dance beats framing the whole clip and leading to a lived-happily-ever-after ending. It is in this final part that both the video’s couple and Karol G’s fans can carelessly immerse themselves in Tiësto’s uplifting music, inspired by Leona Lewis’ 2007 “Bleeding Love.” For Karol G, the love eventually stops bleeding, so that she’s ultimately able to sing firmly: “contigo” (“with you”) – and we can’t help singing along. 

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If you wish to move to a 2000s club with Karol G, she offers you an invitation to her Summer parties across Europe (see the dates below)! Click the link to get your London tickets, and see you there! https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-karol-g-1363466

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EUROPE STADIUM TOUR 

8 June 2024: Zurich, Switzerland 

11 June 2024: Cologne, Germany 

14 June 2024: Amsterdam, Netherlands 

18 & 19 June 2024: London, UK 

22 June 2024: Paris, France 

25 June 2024: Milan, Italy 

29 June 2024: Antwerp, Belgium 

2 July 2024: Berlin, Germany 

7 July 2024: Lisbon, Portugal 

20 July 2024: Madrid, Spain 

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Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘Western Wind’

 2022 saw the return of the queen of synthpop. Carly released her 6th studio album, The Loneliest Time, in October much to the delight of her adoring fans. The lead single ‘Western Wind’, co-written by the ex-Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij, is a laidback banger that we can’t get out of our heads. The light congas, piano chords, and repetitive chant-like chorus are so soothing. 

The Weekend – ‘Sacrifice’

 What a year The Weeknd has had. In January the Canadian singer-songwriter released his 5th studio album, Dawn FM, which quickly rose to number 1 in over 10 countries. He’s also featured on some of our favourite tracks of the year and his tour next year is set to sell-out. Whilst the album gave us 4 superb singles the ‘80s-inspired ‘Sacrifice’ is the ultimate dance track this year. 

Beyonce – ‘Break My Soul’

 Queen Bey gifted us Renaissance in July and we haven’t stopped playing it since. The album seamlessly blends disco and house to give us the club tunes we need and the single ‘Break My Soul’ is the perfect track to dance away the blues to. Honorary mention to CUFF IT – choosing one song was so tough! 

FKA Twigs ft. The Weekend – ‘Tears In The Club’

 Our favourite pop princess FKA Twigs dropped her horoscope-inspired mixtape Caprisongs in January and along with it came ‘Tears in the Club’. Catchy, fun, and oh so dancey – what is there not to love? The Weeknd’s verse is also oh-so smooth. 

Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa & Young Thug – ‘Potion’

With this supergroup, it’s no surprise that this single was one of our anthems of the summer. ‘Potion’ is the second song Calvin and Dua have teamed up on after their hit ‘One Kiss’ back in 2018. The single is a masterclass in how to produce a bop. After all, who could resist that groovy bass? 

Danger Mouse and Black Thought (ft. MF Doom) – ‘Belize’

 Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s collaboration album, Cheat Codes, brought us the moody old-school hip-hop tracks we never knew we were craving. The album includes several fab guess spots from familiar names such as A$AP Rocky, Run the Jewels, and Joey Badass, but the late great MF Doom on ‘Belize’ is the standout.

Charli XCX ft. Rina Sawayama – ‘Beg For You’

When it comes to songs you want to belt out in the club no one does it like Charli XCX. Charli dropped the short but sweet Crash in March bringing a whole new set of songs to our party playlists. ‘Beg For You’ is exactly the energetic infectious tune we love. 

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December 8^th marks an exciting day as the limited-edition capsule clothing collection from Champion and hip-hop legends, Beastie Boys, drops. The collaboration celebrates 30-years of Beastie Boys’ studio album, Check Your Head, and delves back into the iconic 90s scene of hip-hop and fashion. The band’s iconic third album, released in 1992, was a sign of the times for New York’s hip-hop environment. This collaboration will allow us to step back in time and experience the nostalgia of 90s music and fashion, while living in the present.

The collection will be globally available from the 8^th and will feature variations of the iconic Champion Reverse Weave sweatshirt as well as t-shirts in black, white, and grey colourways. The 17-piece collection will also take influence from the band, the album, and the hip-hop scene of 1990s New York.

Both Champion and Beastie Boys were significant shapers of the 1990s and so this collaboration could not be better fitted. What better way to reminisce, or experience the decade for the first time by exploring what the 90s inspired limited-edition range has to offer? The hip-hop culture of the 90s went hand-in-hand with Champion, as during this time they produced all NBA uniforms as well as being a brand with huge streetwear influence. Beastie Boys were also paramount players within the subculture at this time and still influence fashion today. The pairing of the streetwear giant and the influential music group is one written in the stars.

Marketing Director EMEA of Champion, Chris Haggarty, expressed: “Champion has been at the heart of music and youth subculture since the early 90’s and this Beastie Boys collection is a perfect way to celebrate one of the most iconic albums of that period”. Keith Taperell, Vice President Retail and Sales, Bravado, furthers this comment by adding: “Beastie Boys and Champion are a completely natural fit and an authentic tribute to the heritage, history and legacy of Beastie Boys”.

So, whether you’re a die-hard Beastie Boys fan, love 90s fashion, or looking for some new styles, this collection could not be more perfect. The capsule collection will be available to buy from Champion’s website at a very affordable price range. We can’t wait to see all the 90s nostalgia back on the streets.

Words By: Erin Wilson

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M.I.A. – Popular

Is it just us, or does M.I.A just hit different when it’s hot? Fresh off of our first preview into M.I.A’S upcoming album MATA, we have our second preview in the form of a sick reggaeton-type-beat in signature M.I.A style. Rapping about living her best life, this thumping track is the perfect tune for getting pumped for a night out.

Lizzo – 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)

If you loved Lizzo’s smash hit ‘Truth hurts’, we have a feeling you might love her new track 2 Be Loved (Am I ready) even more. A vulnerable but upbeat summer-ready hit, Lizzo questions if she’s ready to be loved if she doesn’t always love herself. We get it, self-love is important, and this upbeat, synthy track packed with 80s nostalgia may just be THE song of the summer to allow yourself love. Also, is Lizzo bringing back disco? We hope so.

Rico Nasty – Blow Me

We’ve loved Rico Nasty since her Sugar Trap days, in particular, how she kills any beat she’s on. This fresh new release from her Las Ruinas mixtape is no different. Blow me is an off kilter, mellower track than we are used to but a hit nonetheless. Strutting her stuff on a small treadmill and running through several cunty ensembles, Rico has solidified herself as a fashion icon, and this track will allow you to feel as fancy, classy, rich and nasty as her.

Megan Thee Stallion – Her

Leading off the success and controversy of her last album ‘Good News’, Megan thee stallion is back with a clear message: she doesn’t give a single fuck about what you have to say. Delivered in a club-ready house beat with staccato vocals, this track will make you feel like you’re getting ready to vogue the house down.

Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Strangers (feat. A$AP Rocky and Run The Jewels)

The dawn of a new year brings many wonders, what will the year hold? I mean, who saw thin brows ever making a comeback? But few surprises threw us quite as much as an ASAP Rocky X Run The Jewels X Danger Mouse X Black Thought collab. ‘Strangers’ is a masterclass in mixing. Mixing artists and mixing samples (with insane production), owed of course to the brilliant Danger Mouse, known for his past collabs with Madlib and MFDOOM. So, when your friends pass you the USB this summer and you don’t want to bomb, we humbly submit this sick, new track as the answer.

PinkPantheress, Sam Gellaitry – Picture in my mind

It just wouldn’t be summer in the city without Gen Z’s new hyper-pop princess. In collaboration with Sam Gellaitry, Picture in my mind is a sickly-sweet summer ballad that flirts with toxicity by begging their partner to stay together regardless of their troubles. Full of slick production, immaculate vibes, some robotic auto-tuned singing, and the classic coquettish voice that made her such a hit in 2021 – This will be one of the defining songs of the summer.

Bella Poarch – Dolls

Dark pop is a choice, it’s hard to pull off, and we have no complaints about TikTok star turned popstar Bella Porches newest tune. Featuring a cyborg Grimes, this bouncy revenge anthem is perfect for fantasising about going all scorch the earth on those who have done you wrong.

bLAck pARty – I Love You More Than You Know ft. Childish Gambino

From his third studio album Hummingbird comes dreamy, summer hit, I love you more than you know – featuring Childish Gambino of all people. Having previously worked together before on classic summer album ‘Awaken, my love!’ the duo have worked their magic again and created the perfect track for relaxing at the beach this summer full of reflective lyrics and lulling melodies.

Central Cee – Doja

If you’ve been plugged in for the past month, we have no doubt you’ll have heard London rapper Central Cee’s fresh new track Doja. Toeing the line between viral joke and viral hit, Doja is a fun, infectious tune set to the beat of Eve and Gwen Stefanis ‘let me blow your mind’ that’ll be sure to get you screaming that hook.

Beyoncé – CUFF IT

The dust has started to settle from Beyonce’s newest album ‘Renaissance’ and a favourite seems to have appeared. This track’s upbeat, seductive and devilmay-care vibe is why it’s the ultimate hot girl summer anthem. This summer hit welcomes you to fuck up the night, and who are we to argue with Beyonce?

Words By Giuliana Zamudio-Lopez

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With another EP in the works, riela introduced us to this chapter through her latest single ‘lyu2’ with marcos g. The song is rich and melancholic, detailing the turning point in a relationship where you start to see changes in your partner’s behaviour. The lyrics are bittersweet, leaving you reminiscing the sting of unrequited love. Despite this, you can’t help but sway along to the infectious Latin American style beat and enjoy the velvet like vocals from both marcos and riela.

Voir spoke with riela to discuss her latest single, unique sound and love for men’s style.

Can you explain the backstory, and the inspiration behind your latest single ‘lyu2’?

I was talking to someone I really liked on the regular and out of nowhere he just stopped. Switched up on me completely. And when I went into the studio with marcos g we just happened to talk about it and he just said “you don’t hit me up like you used to” would be a cool line & it all went up from there.

How was collaborating with marcos g? The music video looks like so much fun!

Honestly, he is SO nice and just genuinely himself. As my mom would say “me cae súper bien” which basically means ‘I like him a lot/he’s super cool’. We actually were meant to get more shots at the skatepark but it started POURING out of nowhere and we did an impromptu car shoot.

Did growing up in Miami influence the direction of your music?

Absolutely. On one end, I was surrounded by such a deep-rooted Cuban culture within the city itself and on another end, I was listening to Power 96 where they’d play Usher, JLo, Ja Rule, Ashanti (and all my other favs).

Your music is very fluid, and seems to celebrate elements of the Latin Genre, yet using elements of R&B and Hip Hop. Is blending genres a goal for you or does it come about naturally?

Thank you It’s something that came about naturally with my go-to producer Sebastian Torres. He was born and raised in Torreón, MX, but went to high school in the US so he also has such a wide range of influences. At least for me, I grew up speaking Spanglish. Everyone in my family blends the two because if a word is forgotten in either language, we use the other to replace what we’re trying to say.

It’s apparent that you’d prefer for your music not to be labelled as one specific genre or category, how would you best describe your style?

I would describe my style as “genre-fluid”, a term coined by my brother/creative director, Danny. At times it can feel like a musical identity crisis, but I think perfecting that fluidity will give me a lot of room to do whatever I want as I grow as an artist. Listeners can go back to the beginning of my career and be like oh okay yea she’s done this before it just sounds like a more evolved version of it.

Your lyricism is very honest and relatable, where does this honesty come from?

I tend to idealize things and kind of ignore reality in my personal life. So the way I face it is within my writing. I think with honesty comes empathy and understanding that’ll turn into relatability. I want my listeners to be like “Shit, I was in that SAME exact situation.” At the end of the day, we all go through similar things especially with intimate relationships because of how fickle people can be — just with tiny little differences.

Out of the songs you have released so far, which is the most special to you?

To me, “MOVE!” is the most special. I made it with Sebastian and one of my good friends/co-writers, Angela Rodriguez. It actually wasn’t really meant for me, it was meant for a pitch but never got picked up. The energy in the room and in the moment of recording was just so powerful and it translated. People really liked it and it meant a lot to me that it resonated with them while also showcasing musical growth since releasing my first project ‘tranquila y tropical’.

How do you find living in Los Angeles compared to Miami?

I actually JUST moved back to Miami and honestly, I miss LA A LOT. Of course, the grass is always greener where you water it and I’m just planting seeds here in Miami, so I’ve just gotta be patient with the changes. LA is faster-paced, but I’ve found, musically, people are a bit warmer with the personal side of things – a lot less interactional if that makes any sense.

When looking through your Instagram, there is a noticeable array of quirky hats! Do you have a favourite brand or style?

Honestly, I just love menswear. I’ve never been super feminine in my style. I’ll throw in a little I AM GIA to spice things up, but for the most part I love experimenting with androgynous style (I steal a lot of my brothers clothes lol) and adding fem details with makeup and accessories.

Can you sum up your upcoming EP in three words?

diverse, vulnerable, emo (‘:

Listen to ‘lyu2‘ by riela now.

Words by Nadia Clasper

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London-based Chloe Bodur is the 23-year old soulful singer-songwriter you need to have on your radar. Taking inspiration from a diverse array of musical figures, her eclectic style blends together elements of neo-soul, jazz and pop, forming the distinctive sound that listeners all over the country are falling in love with. Bodur has hit the ground running with new party hit ‘Watch Me’, featuring vocals and guitar from Bubba Janko. Created as an “ode to the attention seekers in the club” the musician describes the joyous experience that was making the track. With groovy disco undertones and a repetition of seductive vocals, ‘Watch Me’ will have you letting loose and dancing the night away right through until morning. We caught up with the artist to find out more about her unique style, the inspirations behind her latest track and what the future has in store.

The past year has been quite challenging for many of those in the creative industry, in what way has it effected you?

Making my last EP ‘Panties & Loafers’ on Zoom was really difficult and I never want to do that again lol. The time-out from doing shows, releasing music etc though really gave me time to think about who I am as an artist. I feel like a completely different person/artist than I did before the pandemic. A more evolved version of myself. I’ve gone from being a girl to a woman it feels, if that makes sense? I feel braver now!

Could you tell us a little bit about how you first got into music and what has kept you there?

I loved singing as a kid, making up poems and songs. I think a lot of people are like that as children but they’re not lucky enough to have parents that encourage their creative endeavours. It went from that to writing songs with my guitar as a teenager, to studying music technology at college and learning how to produce, to forming my band at uni and then getting to do music professionally after I graduated. I think my Mum always encouraging me to do what I love is one of the main things that’s kept me at it all these years. That childhood creative spark was never stepped on it was just nurtured. So thanks Mum!

How would you describe your musical style?

Sometimes psychedelic soul, sometimes alternative RnB, RnBossa, sometimes UK jazz. It’s a mixture really. I always like to surprise people with what I put out rather than ever doing the same thing twice.

Who are some of your musical heroes and how have they influenced your sound?

The Neptunes – general amazing and innovative production, influenced by their use of guitar and vocal adlibs. All the 90s/00s RnB legends have influenced the layered backing vocals & harmonies I always have in my tunes. Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Brandy, SWV etc. Then old soul legends like Stevie Wonder, Quincey Jones, D’angelo, Anita Baker for that classic songwriting and band instrumentation side.

Congratulations on your new single ‘Watch Me’ — what were the inspirations behind the track?

Thank you! I’d wanted to make an uptempo track for ages because I love dancing and it was annoying me that I couldn’t dance to any of my music. Because soul is what a lot of my music is rooted in it made sense that if I was going to do an uptempo track that disco is where I would head for that so we tried to make a modern disco tune. We were trying to make a love child between Donna Summers ‘I feel love’ and The Internet’s ‘Roll’.

What was it like working with your boyfriend, Bubba Janko?

It’s interesting making music with your boyfriend because there isn’t that professional boundary that’s there with other people. There’s no politeness which can lead to us being quite savage to each other sometimes. With someone else you might say ‘hmm I’m not sure about that idea’ but to each other we’ll just be like ‘nah are you mad? that sounds shit’ which can either be a great thing in the sense that we push the best out in each other or we can just end up annoyed with each other lol. It totally depends how sensitive we’re feeling that day. Luckily with ‘Watch Me’ we both loved everything the other person was doing so the vibes were immaculate the whole session.

There’s a positive energy about the song that really makes you want to get moving, what do you hope listeners will take from ‘Watch Me’ and your music in general?

The main thing I wanted from Watch Me was exactly that, to get people dancing and smiling and feeling themselves! For the rest of my music I hope people feel like they get to know me a bit better but I’m happy for people to take whatever they need to from my music and interpret it whichever way they want.

Which artists are you listening to at the moment?

Right now I’m listening to Little Simz’s new album. I love ‘sun, mood & herbs’ off Venna’s new project too featuring Jvck James. Sault is always a go-to for me as well. I think Sault are making some of the best music in the world right now.

Have you got any advice for young musicians trying to break into the industry?

Prepare yourself for the long ride! Connect with the creative young people in your local community and build a team from that to get started. Your mate that’s doing photography a-level, your mate that’s really good at makeup, your friend that makes clothes etc start by working with them to build your brand and take it from there. Make music that you like for YOU, don’t try and impress anyone else – that way it’ll sound authentic and unique to you.

What’s next for you? Any potential collaborations or exciting projects coming up in the near future?

Yes me and my cousin JD. Reid have been recording together so I’m excited to share the songs that we’ve been working on. Lots of music I’ve recorded with my band is coming soon too. I’m working on storyboarding my next 2 music videos as well. I’m really excited for the next 12 months. I’m knackered but it’s worth it.

We can’t wait to see what you do next! Listen to Chloe Bodur’s latest single ‘Watch Me’

Words by Ella Citron-Thompkins

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Olivia Rodrigo’s new music video is out and it’s ‘Brutal’! Yesterday 18 year-old singer dropped a new music video for her song ‘brutal’ which is one of the songs from her new album ‘Sour’ released back in May 2021.

‘Brutal’ music video directed by Petra Collins definitely gives 90’s and early 00’s vibes portraying Olivia in ‘Clueless’ inspired type of high school environment going through teenage – like emotions. She is shown as constantly disappointing others, getting into uncomfortable situations or acting angry and sad. The song has a lot of pop, alt – pop and more energetic punk rock details as well as outstanding lyrics ‘Ego crush is so severe God, it’s brutal out here’. As a part of ‘Sour’ album which creates an image of sadness, anger and unhappiness. The song ‘brutal’ is trying to express the feelings of being young while feeling upset and not good enough.   

Olivia Rodrigo is well-known as an actress on the Disney channel. Only recently Olivia started pursuing music with her debut song ‘Drivers Licence’ released back in January 2021. The single soon became very popular among youth on TikTok and topped US Billboard Hot 100 charts along with her other songs ‘Déjà vu’ and ‘Good 4 U’.

‘Brutal’ music video is out now, watch it below:

Words by Ugne Giraityte

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