Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

It’s finally Friday and we have a banging new Spindle Selects Playlist to help you ring it in. Featuring releases from JPEGMAFIA, Jorja Smith, Ambré and Smino, Sam Smith and Burna Boy and more…

JPEGMAFIA – living single

Rapper JPEGMAFIA is back with his mesmerizing single ‘living single’. The new track starts off with a nod to Mariah Carey and her track ‘Always Be My Baby’ and soon evolves into a moody and innovative hip hop track. We have to stan JPEGMAFIA and his creativity

Jorja Smith – By Any Means

Jorja is passionate, honest and insightful on her new single ‘By Any Means’. In classic Jorja style, the songstress digs deep with her emotional lyrics and fighting spirit.

Ambré ft. Smino – gucci slides

‘gucci slides’ is a smooth RnB track that’s perfect for that chill summer night in. Ambré and Smino do their thing on the record, with both artists exuding confidence and sensuality. This track will definitely be on repeat all weekend long

Sam Smith ft. Burna Boy – My Oasis

Sam Smith and Burna Boy have teamed up to create the mystical and summery track of our dreams. ‘My Oasis’ is filled with beautiful lyrics that will have you thinking about that special someone. Speaking on the record Sam states; “This track has been a beautiful release of emotions for me during this time,”

SNARL – Ibiza

Young British producer SNARL is ready to make a name for himself in the music scene with his debut single ‘Ibiza’. It’s the perfect track for that socially distance beach day or BBQ in the garden. ‘Ibiza’ is a high energy track that’s filled with a dance-heavy production.

Ruti – Closer to You

RnB songstress Ruti channels a soulful romance on her new single ‘Closer To You’. The record is backed by a breezy production and filled with harmonies that are out of this world. Speaking on the track Ruti explains; “I had the guitar riff for closer to you saved as a voice note for literally months, I was just completely stuck for concept and lyrics. Then I brought it up in a session one day and everyone really vibed with it and we wrote to it so easily. It

Koffee – Pressure

Koffee’s continues to release amazing feel-good music with her new single ‘Pressure’. The track is filled with romantic vibes that will instantly put a smile on your face.

Octavian ft. Future – Rari

Octavian and Future make an excellent pairing on their latest single ‘Rari’. The track is filled with a fire production and sleek bars from both artists. ‘Rari’ mixes the worlds of UK Hip hop and US rap.

Dominic Fike – Cancel Me

Dominic Fike has finally released his debut album and it’s everything we could have wanted and more. His track ‘Cancel Me’ is the perfect representation of the album, both sonically and lyrically. Standouts on the album include ’10x stronger’, ‘Whats For Dinner’ and ‘Florida’.

Sody ft. Cavetown – is your bedroom ceiling bored

Sody and Cavetown have teamed up for the ultimate moody single with ‘Is Your Bedroom Ceiling Bored’. Speaking on the track the songstress says; “Is Your Bedroom Ceiling Bored?” is for my fellow overthinkers,” she explains. “It’s when you’re staring at your ceiling at 4am looking for answers and wondering what someone is thinking. It’s when you write paragraphs to someone over text but then delete it and respond ‘I’m okay’. I imagine so many of us are experiencing this in isolation which unites us all!”

Jacob Collier ft. Tori Kelly – Running Outta Love

Jacob Collier teams up with Tori Kelly on his new single ‘Running Outta Love’. The track will be featured on his upcoming project Djesse Vol.3. Tori Kelly absolutely kills it with her vocals and passion, while the lyrics paint a heartfelt story.

Griff – Say It Again

18-year-old talent Griff has done it again with her brand new track ‘Say It Again‘. The honest single dives into topics like mental health and being a teenager. Speaking on the inspiration for the track Griff states “When I wrote ‘Say It Again a lot of my girlfriends were going through mental health issues, and I felt so helpless. So this song is basically my helpless self trying to reassure a friend who’s going through a really difficult time.” 

Barney Artist – DARK N COLD

Barney Artist has done it again folks. His new single ‘DARK N COLD’ is fantastic. The sound, the flow, the lyricism, all top-notch!

Billie Eilish – my future

Billie Eilish is back since her monumental release ‘No Time To Die’. Her new single and video for ‘my future’ depict a beautiful journey of growth and maturity. Speaking on the record, Billie states; “we wrote this at the very beginning of quarantine. it’s a song that’s really really personal and special to me. when we wrote this song, it was exactly where my head was at – hopeful, excited and a craaaazy amount of self-reflection and self-growth. but recently it has also taken on a lot of new meaning in the context of what’s happening in the world now. i hope you can all find meaning in it for yourselves.”

Mulatto ft. Gucci Mane – Muwop

Mulatto and Gucci Mane are feeling themselves on their track ‘Muwop’. The new single is the ultimate bop with hits heavy production and sensational wordplay from Mulatto.

Oscar Welsh – Drift

Suffolk newcomer Oscar Welsh is a talent that’s quickly establishing himself in the music world. His new EP and single ‘Drift’ are the perfect examples of his artistry and star power.

A$AP Ferg with Nicki Minaj and MadeinTYO – Move Ya Hips

A$AP Ferg and Nicki Minaj have created our favourite new workout song with ‘Move Ya Hips’. The two also team up with artist MadeinTYO on the record, elevating the single to new heights. Check out the video for the record below

Qhairo – God

One to watch Qhairo drops a powerful new video for ‘GOD’. The East London polymath is presenting himself as an intriguing, exciting, provocative new talent that fuses smooth R&B, spoken word elements and soulful vocals.He speaks on the visual: ‘I wrote God after having a conversation with a friend about his desires of being a black man (he was white). In God I wanted to highlight the perceptions of living as a black man vs the realities. The idea that we are confident, bold, strong and cool (some of which may be true) leaves little to no room for sensitivity, nurture, fear or vulnerability and is the reason why people say things like they wish they were black. Overall the point of the song  was to highlight that blackness is not a monolith and should never be seen as such….with the GOD visualiser I wanted to play with extreme emotions, parts are meant to feel lonely while other parts are meant to feel braggadocious. I wanted the visual to be a similar theme to the song but with more texture almost like you touch the emotions” His new EP ‘60FOOTNOIR’ drops soon and it’s an excellent debut from Qhairo.

One Bit – Luv U so

Those One bit boys are back with the soundtrack to your Summer. ‘Luv U So’ builds upon One Bit’s success of previous collaborations with Noah Cyrus, Louisa Johnson and Laura White which have brought the duo 80+ Million Streams to date. Continuing with their passion for reworking old classics, the vocal is based around a sample from Sandra Richardson’s 1971 track ‘I Feel a Song (In My Heart)’ famously brought to mainstream attention by legendary French duo Cassius.

Hobbs (UK) ft. Ron Mexico – Good Times

Hobbs (UK) and Ron Mexico are taking us on a disco-electronic journey with their new single ‘Good Times’. The atmospheric track will have you dancing and vibing all weekend long.

contradash – white lie

Fresh off of signing with Interscope records, contradash has released his brand new video for his track ‘white lie’. The visual is filled with raw and empathic emotions that will have you deep in your feelings. Make sure to check out the full video below.

Ward Thomas – Sweet Time

Ward Thomas are back and better than ever with their new single ‘Sweet Time’. The track showcases the duo’s maturity and evolved sound. Speaking on the record the girls say; say; “2020 has been a year full of learning, which we feel has changed our approach to this album. We recorded a lot of it from our cottage, and working remotely came with its share of challenges, but also new opportunities. Although recorded during uncertain times, the record feels like an invitation to a more positive time; to a more open and exciting new chapter.“

The Heavy Hours – Don’t Walk Away

The up and coming band The Heavy Hours is ready to take over the music world with their infectious new single ‘Don’t Walk Away’. The track is filled with epic hooks, deep lyricism and is the perfect introduction to the band. Check out the single below.

Tei Shi – Die 4 Ur Love

We may have been in quarantine for the past few months, but Tei Shi hasn’t let that stop her from making her mark on 2020. After just dropping her new EP Die 4 Ur Love earlier this month, she’s back and serving some quarantine couture in this new video for the title track. The video for this electro-pop banger explores the battle with boredom we’ve all been facing in isolation, but gives us the inspiration and comfort needed to make the most of this unusual time.

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