NEW SONG: LAURA MVULA, "YOU WORK FOR ME"



In the slow and sultry track "You Work For Me" from the Cold War action flick The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Laura Mvula shows em' who's boss. Listen above.--GB

NEW SONG: FRANCESCO YATES, "HONEY I'M HOME"


Take a minute or two to adore the slick vocals of Francesco Yates. His new song "Honey I'm Home" will create some swoon; Francesco trickles over the scale like water over sand, and yes, he hit the high note at the end. Winner. 

His debut EP drops September 11 on Atlantic Records.




VIDEO: EMILY KING PERFORMS "DISTANCE" AND "GOOD FRIEND" AT BOWERY BALLROOM


Emily King performed "Distance" and "Good Friend" at her recent show at Bowery Ballroom, NYC, and captured pristine video of it all. Her latest album, The Switch is out now.

NEW SONG: BIRDY AND RHODES, "LET IT ALL GO"



Birdy teamed up with newcomer Rhodes for the slow jam "Let It All Go." It's on Rhodes' debut album coming out called Wishes; check out the release when it comes out on September 18.

JDVBBS GIVES A PRODUCTION SPIN TO RDGLDGRN'S "DOING THE MOST"


JDVBBS, singer rapper and producer repping VA, took to his skills of the latter to re-produce RDGLDGRN'S "Doing The Most." His take includes a bit of an electronic spin, which differs from the original version which sports heavy drums and guitar.

RDGLDGRN is a collective from the area (Reston, VA) who were granted a special chance to work with Dave Navarro and Pharrell Williams for Pharrell's iamOTHER YouTube channel. The label focuses on unique creatives from all walks in the industry, from artists, to musicians, to fashion icons.  Find the original after the cut.

FRANCESCO YATES COVERS SHAWN MENDES' "STITCHES"



Francesco Yates took to his YouTube to cover up-and-comer Shawn Mendes' "Stitches, " and his light croon and R&B style just glide over the track. Stay tuned for Francesco's debut on Atlantic Records. 

NEW SONG: LIANNE LA HAVAS, "NEVER GET ENOUGH"


The acoustic slow-jam turned metal anthem above, "Never Get Enough," is the latest single off Lianne La Havas' album Blood. Check it when it comes out tomorrow (7/31). 

MACK WILDS ROUSES UP STATEN ISLAND IN HOMECOMING CONCERT



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Mack Wilds stirred up his hometown of Staten Island last night, giving his all to native fam, friends, and oodles of screaming girls. The Grammy-nominated artist performed hits from his debut album New York: A Love Story and his underground EP Remember, Remember at Clove Lakes Park, showing off his range and diversity of influences.

FANTASTIC NEGRITO, YOUNG FATHERS AND BOMBINO LEAVE THEIR MARK ON RUMSEY PLAYFIELD


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Rumsey Playfield was live once again for a dynamic showcase of world talent last Saturday in NYC with Taureg artist Bombino from Niger, Scotland bred trio Young Fathers, and Oakland, CA singer Fantastic Negrito, making for an eclectic sonic mash-up.

NEW VIDEO: KIMBRA, "GOLDMINE"



Kimbra's "Goldmine" video is an animated masterpiece; black and white juxtaposed with sparkling gold, seeping from all corners. The video is directed and animated by Chester Francis and Timothy Armstrong, and shot in Berlin, Germany. Feel free to check out the greatness of her latest album  The Golden Echo, on which the single appears. --GB