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Young (Official Video). Stream and purchase here: https://foundation-media.lnk.to/EmeryldYoung Connect with Emeryld: https://instagram.com/lilemeryld https://twitter.com/lilemeryld http://emeryld.com Creative Directed, Styled and Produced by: Emeryld Video Directed by: Darren Kho & AJ Lodge Cinematography: Billy Yates & Brennan Iketani

Have you checked out Emeryld's music video for 'Young' yet?

April 11, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Contemporary R&B, R&B, Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Emeryld might just be one of our favorite artists this month. Her brand new music video for ‘Young’ not only demands your attention for being as creative as it is… but it didn’t take much before we fell head over heels in love with her voice.

Her writing style is unique and with every listen you begin to appreciate her lyrics and the energy behind her performance more and more. She’s a rare breed of authenticity and it goes without question that we are 100% a fan now.

If you’re looking for raw talent, Emeryld will check everything off your list. Give it a spin and don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"A few of my closest friends are in the video that I produced, styled and co-directed. I wanted to focus on their inner-beauty for this video. With "Young" my goal was to make a song that I myself identified with and also hope to inspire young women to create their own path." — Emeryld

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Emeryld: Instagram | Spotify

April 11, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Contemporary R&B, R&B, Pop
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Euphemism, a song by Tash, JON VINYL on Spotify

This Tash and JON VINYL record hits the sweet spot, stream 'Euphemism' here!

April 11, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Contemporary R&B

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

This new Tash and JON VINYL record really hits the sweet spot for us. The laid-back attitude invites a relaxing vibe from start to finish. The way the two artist’s compliment each others style is something that definitely goes unnoticed and to be honest, we would love to hear more from the two down the road. Both bring a unique purpose to the song that not only demands your attention but will have you coming back for more.

Give it a spin and don’t forget to connect with Tash and JON VINYL online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows or releases and enjoy!

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CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS:

Tash: Instagram

JON VINYL: Instagram

April 11, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Contemporary R&B
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Follow Niomí: Spotify: smarturl.it/9zcn09 Apple Music: smarturl.it/t9tm65 Facebook: facebook.com/niomieve Twitter: twitter.com/niomieve Instagram: instagram.com/niomieve Credits: Artist: Niomí @niomieve Director: Jesse May Fisher @jessemayfisher Label: Galang @thisisgalang Model: Martin Junior @milkmodelmanagement @itsmartinjunior DoP: Luciana Riso @lucianariso Choreography: Olivia Lockwood @livlockwood Art Director: Rosie Haliwell @rosenkrantsky Stylist: Marianthi Hatzikidi @mari.anthi_ Make-up: Irene Tedj @i_tedj Focus Puller: Michael Hobdell @michaelhobdell_ Camera Assistant: George Burrell Gaffer: Ana-Maria Acomanoai Grip: George Graham Editor: Hedvig Ahlberg @hedvigahlberg Colourist: Vlad Barin @vladb.c @cheat_it Catering & Transport: Jacob Bojcun @jacobbojcun Equipment: Feral & Duktiga @feralequipment http://vevo.ly/4oepNE

We love this music video for Niomí's 'Like Fire'

April 08, 2019 by Gems Secrets in R&B

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Niomí’s music video for ‘Like Fire’ is finally here and we’re honestly obsessed. The London based musician is a singer, songwriter, and producer. She’s behind an all female based record label dedicated to other female musicians with BAME backgrounds (you can check it out here). Niomí is paving the way for these musicians and that in itself is something we can get behind.

Her new single, ‘Like Fire’, follows up from her debut release back in 2018 and the wait was totally worth it. I mean, not only does the visual demand your attention, but we love the artist’s vocal style. The lyrical depth behind her music is honest and genuine and there’s a powerful energy behind her sound that keeps you listening over and over again.

Give it a listen and you’ll see first hand why we love everything the artist is working on. Don’t forget to connect with Niomí online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“Like Fire is about a relationship ruptured and the rituals associated with heart break. Feelings of grief are satiated by fantasies of revenge in a dark and feminist tale of love lost.” — Niomí

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Niomí: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

April 08, 2019 /Gems Secrets
R&B
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Trust Fall, a song by Caye on Spotify

Have you streamed Caye's 'Trust Fall' yet?

April 08, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Pop, Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Here’s another track we’ve been listening to this past week, titled 'Trust Fall’, we immediately fall in love with the artist’s voice. Written and performed by Caye, the entire track from start to finish has a calming energy that not only makes you feel good, but you’ll smiling and singing along in no time. Topped with melodic guitars and laid-back hip-hop inspired drums, Caye’s sound is truly one of a kind. Give it a spin and add it to your Spotify playlist, your friends will thank you for it.

Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“I was lying in a field one day talking with a friend, and I was just hit with this realization that the most important things in life are relationships and human connection. No matter how hard life gets, there’s always someone else going through something similar. You don’t always see that though—especially living in the social media age we do. This song is a reminder that no matter how hard things seem, you’re never alone, and there are people right there with you that you’re so close to on an emotional level, even though you might not be able to see them or reach out and touch them.”  — Caye

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Caye: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

April 08, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Pop, Indie
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bad at love, a song by RVRB on Spotify

Stream RVRB's new single 'Bad At Love'

April 08, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Electronic, Contemporary R&B

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We have some really exciting releases that came out over the weekend and to kick things off we wanted to share with you this new single from the multi-talented RVRB. Titled ‘Bad At Love’, we were immediately drawn in by the artist’s vocal style. Not only is it catchy but the lyrics point at a deeper reflection that we found inspiring and honest.

The instrumental blends the likes of R&B with indie-electronic elements to keep the song interesting. A sound that very few artist’s can pull off and we think you’ll agree. Go ahead and give it a spin and you’ll be singing and humming along in no time. Don’t forget to connect with RVRB online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“‘Bad At Love’ is a very personal thing that we all can relate to. When something special ends, there’s always a moment of reflection where you ask yourself what went wrong. It’s easy to point the finger and blame it on anything other than yourself, but at the end of the day it has to come back to you. It’s self deprecating in a way, but to me there’s so much hope in this song. You have to be honest with yourself and be able to say listen, I know I’m not easy to love all the time, but I promise I’m trying…

…At the end of the day isn’t honesty all we really ask for?” — RVRB

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

RVRB: Spotify | Instagram | Twitter

April 08, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Electronic, Contemporary R&B
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Directed by Shan Vincent de Paul Produced by Jelena Subotic for Good Girl Down Cinematography: Jason Han Edited by: Shan Vincent de Paul First Assistant Director: Mad Dog Jones Second Assistant Director: Jelena Subotic Starring: Anne Saverimuthu and Shan Vincent de Paul Make Up Artist: Kennie Medard Jewellery Provided by: Free Rani Colored by: Patrick Samaniego for Alter Ego Song Produced by Amy Axgale Mixed and Mastered by Stretch Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shan.vincent.de.paul Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pJlp3FfdJ2WRYmLsUc548 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shanvdp

Watch Shan Vincent de Paul's music video for 'Zen' 📺

April 05, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Contemporary R&B

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Shan Vincent de Paul is one of those rare artists that goes above and beyond in their creative field. Whether it’s writing songs, singing, or rapping… the multi-talented musician shines bright in just about everything he does.

His creative vision is something that not only demands your attention but dives deeper into lyrical imagery, polished visuals, and art that stands the test of time. With his latest work, SVDP shares a music video for his song ‘Zen’—which was released just over a year ago. The music video, which was released just last week, is a mind-blowing experience from start to finish.

Check it out for yourself (because seeing is believing) and you’ll understand why we cherish SVDP’s work so much. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases or shows and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Shan Vincent de Paul: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

April 05, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Contemporary R&B
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Shinobi, a song by MANILA GREY on Spotify

Have you streamed MANILA GREY's 'Shinobi' yet?

April 03, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Hip-Hop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

What has felt like ages, our favorite Vancouver duo is back with new music and it comes as no surprise that it’s straight heat. Titled ‘Shinobi’, the melodic dark undertones create a rather mysterious atmosphere. The verses are quick and the hooks are slow pulling you in and out of the track as you listen along. We love the creative force behind MANILA GREY’s sound and their vision has always been on point. We have a feeling that ‘Shinobi’ is just a small taste of what’s to come so don’t miss out and be sure to subscribe to the artist’s online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

MANILA GREY: Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter / Spotify

April 03, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Hip-Hop
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Bring Me Down, a song by Vera Hotsauce on Spotify

Vera Hotsauce releases catchy new single 'Bring Me Down', stream it here 🥵

April 03, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Electronic, Bedroom Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Vera Hotsauce released their catchy new single last week and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re missing out. The artist’s writing style is fun and easy to listen to but what really grabbed us was the artist’s infectiously care-free attitude. The production and instrumental carry a heavy influence of hip-hop and gritty electronic elements creating an enjoyable experience from start to finish. We really enjoy what Vera is doing and we look forward to hearing more in the coming months. Till then, give this a spin and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

”The song is about friends who act weird and strange and never really stood by you or supported you in any way. However at last you find your main person who you can always turn to and who is your ride or die for life.” — Vera Hotsauce

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Vera Hotsauce: Instagram | Spotify

April 03, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Electronic, Bedroom Pop
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Ball Game, a song by GROWING YOUNGER, GABSTER BOBL¥TT, the CRADLE ROBBER on Spotify

Get your head in the game and stream Growing Younger's latest, 'Ball Game'

April 03, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Hip-Hop, Experimental

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Here’s something to start your day off with, Nashville based duo Growing Younger released their 3rd single over the weekend and it’s an absolute grand slam. Fusing elements of hip-hop and gritty bass-lines, ‘Ball Game’ celebrates a creative force that’ll have you re-listening over and over again. The lyrical depth behind the music is what really stands the duo apart from your average listening experience and honestly, we just can’t get enough of it. It’s fun, it’s unique, and now we’re anxious to hear more. Give it a spin for yourself and don’t forget to subscribe to the artist’s online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Growing Younger: Instagram | Spotify

April 03, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Hip-Hop, Experimental
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Mental Health, a song by CIRRRCLE on Spotify

CIRRRCLE releases a positive track around 'Mental Health', stream it here! ✨

April 01, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Contemporary R&B, Hip-Hop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Super trio CIRRRCLE released a rather positive track late last week and we absolutely love it. The laid-back instrumentation gives the track a relaxing vibe and the vocal work from each of the artists not only demands your attention, but will have you humming or singing along in no time. We love the creative force behind the band’s music and you honestly can’t help but smile when you listen and dig deep into their discography. Go ahead and give ‘Mental Health’ a spin for yourself and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS:

CIRRRCLE: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

April 01, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Contemporary R&B, Hip-Hop
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Table of Context, an album by Cautious Clay on Spotify

Cautious Clay releases 6-track EP 'Table Of Context'

April 01, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Contemporary R&B, Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Cautious Clay released ‘Table Of Context’ late last week and we took the weekend to dig through it and the 6-track EP lives up to all the hype. In fact, it’s actually quite difficult to pick a favorite out of the bunch. Cautious Clay has such a powerful and genuine writing style you begin to fall in love with each and every track for a variety of reasons. The lyrics, the instrumentation, the performance.. etc.

The EP is mostly Clay but it does feature a single with UMI and if you only have time to listen to one, we recommend you start with that. We can’t stress enough how much we love this project and we look forward to hearing more from the talented musician in the coming months. Don’t forget to subscribe to Clay online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"Table of Context is about exploring the relationship between purpose and happiness and is kind of a self-reflection on all of the relationships and life experiences I've been through so far. More literally the title also refers to the actual desk (shown on the EP cover) that I've made all of my music at so far and how it's a physical context of my work." — Cautious Clay

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Cautious Clay: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify


April 01, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Contemporary R&B, Indie
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Chaotic Good, a song by Simen Mitlid on Spotify

We love this new release from Simen Mitlid, stream 'Chaotic Good' here!

March 31, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Simen Mitlid’s new single is the perfect way to kickstart your day. Titled ‘Chaotic Good’, the new song is the perfect blend of indie and alternative for anyone who enjoys a solid feel good type of record. Simen’s writing style is authentic and you have to admit, it’s pretty damn catchy too. The instrumental is just as fun as it is exciting and you’ll be tapping your foot along in no time. Take a listen for yourself and be sure to give the artist a follow online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Simen Mitlid: Twitter | Spotify

March 31, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Indie
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