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Laica shares intimate R&B single ‘Close to Me’

March 02, 2020 by Gems Secrets in R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Laica is a passionate and inspiring songwriter based out of the Philippines. With her latest, titled ‘Close to Me’, we are quickly reminded of the pure raw talent Laica brings to the table with every new song she releases. Leaving us in a pool of love and magic as she sings and harmonizes over R&B-driven drums.

We’re excited to see where Laica heads this year, but in the meantime, we’ll just have to keep ‘Close to Me’ on repeat. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

instagram.com/laicaa
youtube.com/user/SingingLaica
soundcloud.com/laicaa

March 02, 2020 /Gems Secrets
R&B
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Marian Hill has a new song out, listen to ‘was it not’ right here

February 18, 2020 by Gems Secrets in R&B, Electronic

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Famously known for their single ‘Down’—which accumulated more than 155,000,000 streams on Spotify alone—Marian Hill are back with a fresh new original track titled ‘was it not’. The soft spoken and eerie piano melodies make for a romantic 808-driven production from start to finish. 

It’s a promising first look into the world of Marian Hill and we’re already excited to see what the duo has in store for us for the remainder of 2020. Don’t forget to connect with Jeremy Lloyd and Samantha Gongol (aka Marian Hill) online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy! 

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 

February 18, 2020 /Gems Secrets
R&B, Electronic
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Listen to Laica’s new single ‘Nobody Else but You’

February 05, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Laica is the latest and greatest to grace our platform, her new single ‘Nobody Else but You’ showcases the young Filipino artist’s strengths as a songwriter and performer. Her voice is soft but her words are mighty and we love the sound and style she’s bringing to the table. It’s intimate and relatable, and honestly, it gives us a lot to look forward to.

Blending the likes of electro and pop, Laica writes from the heart and is already grabbing the attention of fans everywhere (including us). Her debut project is set to release later this year, so until then, I suppose we’ll just have to keep ‘Nobody Else but You’ on repeat.

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

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram 

February 05, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B
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Miranda Glory releases catchy new single 'Salty'

January 27, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Pop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

When it comes to breakup songs, Miranda Glory is doing it right. With her brand new single, titled ‘Salty’, Miranda shares her experience from having her heart completely shattered to having her heart filled with love. But between us, we think Miranda did an amazing job at channeling that experience into something amazing.

All in all, the track does an excellent job at showcasing Miranda’s writing style and her strengths as a writer and we’re already looking forward to hearing more of what she’s working on. In the mean time, don’t forget to connect with Miranda Glory online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

January 27, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Pop, R&B
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Linda Diaz’s ‘Nothing at All’ is the smooth R&B track you’ve been looking for

December 19, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Contemporary R&B, Downtempo, Feature, R&B, Soul

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Linda Diaz’s new single ‘Nothing at All’ is nothing short of amazing. We loved the instrumentation and the vocal production but what really grabbed us was Linda’s writing style. The lyricism is some of our favorite work and gave us some high hopes for future material.  

If you’re looking for something deep and relatable, Linda Diaz’s ‘Nothing at All’ is a gem from the inside out. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram | Spotify

December 19, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Contemporary R&B, Downtempo, Feature, R&B, Soul
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Our gem of the week goes to Piwa’s ‘Hundreds’, here’s why

December 18, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Conscious Rap, Contemporary R&B, Feature, Hip-Hop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

It’s been a slow month as the holidays approach us but that hasn’t slowed down our featured artist of the week. Meet Piwa, your new favorite artist who’s on a mission to take over your music playlist. Her new single, titled ‘Hundreds’, we witness some of our favorite vocal work to date.

The lyricism, the delivery, the attitude… if you’re looking for something fresh and original, Piwa has what it takes to stand out. Don’t forget to connect with Piwa online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy.

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram | Twitter

December 18, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Conscious Rap, Contemporary R&B, Feature, Hip-Hop, R&B
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We love this new single from Silent Child, stream 'When You Need Me'

December 04, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Dark, Contemporary R&B, Electronic, Hip-Hop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Who else is enjoying the latest and greatest from Silent Child? Titled ‘When You Need Me’, the new single showcases a dark and moody side of the artist that we can’t get enough of. Since it’s release last week, it’s been on constant repeat around the office and for good reason.

“It being the sequel, the song is also about my relationship. It was made more recently, but it still felt right. I like to use guitar to convey my feelings in a more understanding way and so I ended up using it more in this track because I just felt like there was more for me to say. The first song was almost like an introduction to my feelings, whereas "When You Need Me" is the real love story” — Silent Child

The dark undertones and heavy 808’s serve as an impactful reminder that artists are still making music with an original and unique sound. Blending genres like electronic and R&B music, ‘When You Need Me’ is an expressive and infectiously catchy new single that captures the heart and soul of Silent Child as an artist.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH SILENT CHILD:

Twitter | Instagram | Spotify

December 04, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Dark, Contemporary R&B, Electronic, Hip-Hop, R&B
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We love this new record from Sleepy Soul, listen to 'Trophy' here!

November 11, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Electronic, Indie, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Sleepy Soul landed on our radar not too long ago and for good reason. The indie-electronic duo delivers a unique and intimate experience with every song they release. Everything from the lyricism to the production, Sleepy Soul makes art with a level of passion and enthusiasm that can’t be faked.

With ‘Trophy’, the new single marks the beginning of a string of releases leading up to their new EP and highlights everything we’ve come to love about the duo. If you’re looking for something unique and fun, Sleepy Soul never disappoints.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below and enjoy!

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CONNECT WITH SLEEPY SOUL:

Instagram | Spotify

November 11, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Electronic, Indie, R&B
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Daniela Andrade releases intimate 8-track album 'Tamale', stream it here.

November 08, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, R&B, Indie

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Have you listened to Daniela Andrade’s new album yet? Titled ‘Tamale', the 8-track production emphasizes the very best of Daniela’s lyricism; highlighting a level of intimacy and passion that not only demands your attention but truly captures the soul of Daniela’s being as a passionate and driven artist.

Daniela draws most (if not all) of inspiration from her cultural heritage of Honduras, the home of both her parents. A major factor in what makes Daniela’s vision so authentic. Not only does she write, produce, and mix her own music but she handles a lot of her own creative direction, too. When it comes to creating meaningful, powerful art… Daniela Andrade just does it right.

In summary, ‘Tamale’ is an incredible project from start to finish and we can’t wait to see what the artist has in store for us next. Don’t forget to connect with the Daniela Andrade online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH DANIELA ANDRADE:

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/danielaandrade

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/danielaandrade

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danielaandrade

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/danielasings

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/danielaandrade

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/0WfaItAbs4vlgIA1cuqGtJ

November 08, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, R&B, Indie
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Cassie Marin releases 6-track EP 'Love Me Well', stream it here.

November 04, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

It’s finally here and we couldn’t be any more excited to share Cassie Marin’s brand new EP with you. Titled ‘Love Me Well’, the EP features 6 new songs highlighting and showcasing Cassie’s diverse writing style and her unique and powerful creative abilities.

‘Love Me Well’ does more than just showcase Cassie’s music and her sound. In fact, as an independent artist, Cassie Marin goes above and beyond what’s expected of her. Handling not only the marketing, distribution, artwork, and visual direction… Cassie has both producing and writing credits throughout the entire project. If you don’t think that’s amazing, we don’t know what else to tell you.

When it comes to creating meaningful, impactful art… Cassie just does it right. For us, ‘Love Me Well’ isn’t just about sharing new music with you. It’s about the message Cassie puts out into the world and the incredible talent that she possesses as an artist. She’s the perfect example of what can happen when you put your heart and soul into your work and remain true to your self from the inside out. So with that being said, ‘Love Me Well’ is actually a celebration of Cassie Marin as an incredibly important human being and everything she’s accomplished on her own terms.

Don’t listen to the EP unless you can sit down and give it your full attention because it deserves that much from you. And don’t forget to connect with Cassie Marin online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows—she’s had several in the last few weeks—and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH CASSIE MARIN:

Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify

November 04, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B
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Icon South steps up to the plate and debuts iconic new single 'Rolling Paper', listen here!

October 14, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B, Rap

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

The results are in and Icon South’s debut solo is a massive hit. Titled ‘Rolling Paper’, the new single was released over the weekend and highlights the young artist’s distinct sound and unique songwriting abilities.

Originally known for his iconic hip-hop and pop production, this is the first time the artist produced, mixed, wrote, and performed the entire track. Further proving the unlimited potential Icon South has as an independent artist.

‘Rolling Paper’ is a promising first single and we look forward to covering the artist in the coming months. Don’t forget to connect with Icon South online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH ICON SOUTH:

Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify

October 14, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B, Rap
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Gavin Haley releases powerful new single 'Long Game', listen here!

October 10, 2019 by Gems Secrets in Indie Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: 

‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Gavin Haley released a new single last week and we’ve had it on repeat ever since. Titled ‘Long Game’, the new single is a soul-bearing pop-infused record filled with hope and excitement. His character shines through as he delivers a powerful and inspiring performance from start to finish.

‘Long Game’ highlights everything we love about the artist as it validates why we fell in love with Gavin’s vision in the first place. It’s honest and relatable, but more importantly, it still comes from a genuine place.

Don’t forget to give Gavin a shoutout and to stay connected, his debut EP ‘Long Game’ is due for release on October 18th via Red Bull Records.

CONNECT WITH GAVIN HALEY:

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify

October 10, 2019 /Gems Secrets
Indie Pop, Electro Pop, Pop, R&B
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