Hits of the Week – Featuring Olivia Dean, Offset and more
Offset ft. Gunna – ‘Style Rare’
Continuing his solo streak, Grammy nominee and former Migos member Offset returns with ‘Style Rare’ – a new anthemic cut assisted by fellow Atlanta native Gunna. The pair’s chemistry was never in doubt, but hearing them go back and forth over the woozy, synth laden banger has us dreaming of a potential full-length collaborative project later down the line.
Olivia Dean – ‘Time’
Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter swiftly cemented herself as one of Britain’s leading musical lights with her fantastic debut record, Messy, and has now returned with our first glimpse in her new artistic chapter. “Time” is typically heartfelt and effervescent, with Dean’s effortless elegance bleeding through the rock-tinged cut, vocally immaculate with gentle, meticulous production.
Hope Tala – ‘Bad Love God’
‘Bad Love God’, is Hope Tala’s second release of 2024, following April’s ‘I Can’t Even Cry’ — her first after a much-needed writing break in LA. Opening with an almost spoken-word segment, the 26-year-old eventually breaks into an anthemic chorus, showcasing her range with an attention-demanding performance at both ends of the vocal spectrum.
Shivani Day – ‘Sucks to be There’
Thumping bass and buttery vocals are served up by Shivani Day on ‘Sucks to be There’, which features on her newly released debut EP, That Which is Not. The rising musician pulls from 80’s/90’s House merged with 2000’s Garage, showcasing her versatility. If you’re on the lookout for something to kickstart those summer motives, this party-ready bop should do the trick.
Raleigh Ritchie – ‘Security’
Singer-songwriter and actor Rayleigh Ritchie has been present in the UK pop scene for a decade now, but still feels new and exciting. He’s got a new project on route next month, and teases the work with ‘Security’, a downtempo and heart-rendering number that questions why he doubts himself.
