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Avenue Music: You're Still Everything is a Piercing Poignant Moment of Bitter meets Bliss.. Official Artwork. Epic Records/ Sing It Loud This week on Mzansi Avenue we have American Singer-songwriter Madison Beer who is one of the best artists on the scene right now, she's truly evolving and keeping her sound interesting, if you go through her discography there's variety and value of play. Madison Beer has proven herself with records like Dangerous which showcase a rich artistry and range.  You're Still Everything is taken from her 3rd studio album Locket which was released back in January. The song is like her walking into reality and receiving the biggest blow of clarity, she has an awareness as she sings "I only exist in the moments you're talking to me" noting how she wants more than just a hello. And in therapy you'd be advised to move on but she's wishing and hoping things would be different. The ambient tones, melancholic and brutal take. ...

Artist On Feature: Unchained & Unlimited. New Identity In Christ! Had a chat with an extraordinary man who went from a life of crime to complete reformation, turning to Christ and making impactful music, leaving a note of change is possible and that people can't be condemned to the past when there's a chance at a reboot.  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue  Thank You for Joining Us  How are You? Psalmist: I'm good Sir and how are you? Aaron: I'm Well thanks. Who is Psalmist Nalane and what does he do? Psalmist: Psalmist Nalane whose real name is Simon Nalane Motalane, third to be born in his family, from a rural area called Mohlabeng Wa Malokela (Bochum) I'm a Musician, Gospel Artist, Motivational Speaker and Event Organiser Aaron: How did your love for music start? Tell us about that Psalmist: It started at an early age in high school [during] morning assembly and also experiencing the Community Gospel Choir..I used to attend [the] Community Gospel Choir comp...

Avenue Music: Hello by Sigala, Leigh-Anne & Jonita!  Leigh-Anne. Sigala & Jonita/ Cred: Sigala This song has been teased for months by Leigh-Anne and fans have been longing for its release. It's finally here. It's screaming Tropical summer, a surging with flirtatious romance bop that feels like it's the ultimate love song sure to get two lovers together. Jonita and Leigh-Anne bring in the energy sounding electric and charged up, so assured of the intentions of the guy who has their attention, letting him know he's a winner, they're already in, no need to do more. The downside is I would've loved it if the song had a bridge or they sang together some more, not seperate solos. It gets a 3.8/5 stars.  The Chorus is such a high, like a rocket taking off with rhythm and launching into affection, truly magnificent pop. "Don't go putting on a show you ain't gotta wrap me up in gold, tell you something you should know, you had me at hell...

Avenue Music: Perrie's eponymous debut studio album: Beautiful, Intimate Experiences. Personal Hits done Right!  Official Artwork/ Columbia Records . Signed to Columbia records this girl group alumni and Award Winning Artist has finally released her debut studio album which had fans long awaiting it since she first announced her solo career in music. Perrie kicked off with the Ed Sheeran penned lead single Forget About Us which is very catchy, warm and comforting, a roadtrip getaway kind of track.  Tears &  You Go Your Way followed which was well received by fans and critics, an anthemic moving on ballad that has massive power in its chorus, Perrie belts her way to freedom with this 80s inspired track.  Cute Aggression is soft rock nostalgia as Perrie gets very vocal about her love and affection for Alex , whom she loves in a way that scares her and it's such an energized song sure to give you the feels.  Rocket Scientist which was supposed...

Avenue Music: Shaun Young - A Heavy Heart Official Artwork/ Credit: Shaun Harmse Shaun Young stepped into the scene in 2019 with his debut studio album titled A   Heavy Heart . With these sentimental, heartfelt, therapeutic songs that set a euphoric and empowering tone. Songs like The Hours have a party vibe, a freedom's call anthem while the lyrics are more reflecting on moving on and keeping strong in one's darkest hours. The chorus is a highlight of insane catchiness. A sweet sing-along. A Heavy Heart the title track is a tearjerker record, we've all been in that space where we feel like everything is too much to handle and are overwhelmed. Shaun sings he has a heavy heart. Sky is Alive feels lighter and builds to a thing of beauty. It's a charged up ballad that thunders out the questions and emotions rumbling within. Before We Let Go  has a chorus which is a show stealer, truly blissful and refreshing. it’s because last night i saw the moon and the ci...

Avenue Music: Perrie plays the female bestie who cares and makes you kick him to the curb Perre, geared up for Ascot. / Cred: PerrieHQ Another promising hit from the British beauty as her fourth single is set for August 22nd. If He wanted to He could sounds like that girl get together and talk some sense into you kind of ballad with a thumping beat, that sounds like it's fresh off the country road, driving you out of bad romance or minimal effort. Her debut album has been highly awaited after a few releases that gave hints of creative direction as so far there's a cohesive take, giving us an indicator that she definitely has a vision for her solo centre stage. Perrie performed the song during her live set at Ascot and it's receiving well deserved attention from her fanbase and we're excited. You go your way found a nearly acoustic cousin, giving a complimentary come together to the rest of the tracks. Official Artwork.  If He wanted to, He would drops this c...

Avenue Music: Sugababes Are Energized In Love with Shook! Official Artwork . After the ethereal weeds, the babes are back with Shook a club engaged beat with some 80s inspiration giving you energized retro as Siobhan's verse gives us an escape alluring feel. As she vocally sways like a seductive lullaby ready to read some romance for her lover. Are we getting poetic? Shook is definitely well put together, it gives each of the women some shine before they come together and prove yet again that they are the best lineup, the harmonies are just insanely good. It's like an EDM leaning version of Push The Button. This year we're definitely in for a treat with these incoming no stopping hot on tracks hits, they definitely are Back! They definitely are redefining themselves while maintaining that artistic identity that brings in that experimental yet mainstream Sugababes sound. Their music is definitely a finer taste, it's almost as if we're in their olden days as they keep...

Song Of The Week: Arno - Slow Like Honey Official Artwork. Arno debuts his way into the scene with a song that brings out his artistry and doesn't make him generic but comes across as passionate in true production fashion, setting him as one to look out for over, doesn't sound like he's chasing the spotlight or a hit but there's actually engagement in his tone, it's a heart racing record that knows how to have fun and not fade into the mass library of music.  Released November 22nd 2024 this cheerful and bright pop single packs some cool guy energy over a rap-singing style when the song gets stripped yet before bouncing off with charm to another affectionate verse. It almost leans into the indie scene yet mainstreams it's way with a pulsating, thumping beat.  Nice blend of almost acoustic, laidback yet still surges with an enormous amount of energy, almost reminiscent of Teenage Dream by Katy Perry from a male perspective. A mature record that sounds fun and pla...

Pop Essentials: Faouzia Rages On A Heartfelt Ballad - Tears Of Gold! Official Artwork. Released in 2019 this song is absolutely impactful emotionally driven and intense beat that explodes into therapy for her as she unleashes all her frustrations, mistakes and consequences of her generosity. The song is sonically bright and booming with an edge to it.  She Sings: Generosity is my enemy So I'm broke and your heart's rich Because of me Her voice is so in control, powerful and the chorus is a cinematic moment of brilliance the usage of her vocals and how the crashing beats, it gives you the climax or a season finale clash you're left with a cliffhanger and wanting more of this star's discography because she's that good.  We give it 5/5 stars. A playlist essential definitely hitting repeat.  Official Music Video Do check it Out.  Thank You for Joining Us  Until Next Time. Avenue Music Only Good Music!

Avenue Music: Tyla Gets Into The Latest Groove for Her Debut Studio Album Tyla+ Proving she's not a one hit wonder, her blazing the scene didn't stop with Water. Songs like Art and Butterflies showcased her range in terms of creative flow for the consumption of excellent and standout productions.  PhotoCred: Official Artwork/ Epic Records/ Fax Records .  Her Debut Studio album Tyla (released 22 March 2024) has a billion streams and is very cohesive. She brings a fresh new take on the music industry as that South African flavour proves to have global appeal as she gives you a sense of artistic identity that sets her mark. Tyla has already found and established a sound that's distinct and marketable. Youthful and mature records that don't feel like the generic teen pop songs that we grow out of long-term.  We kick off the deluxe edition (October 11th 2024) with Back To You the 3rd track on the album (there are many songs with this title) and Tyla brought her own element. ...

Avenue Music: Jade - Fantasy PhotoCred: Sony Music After the success of Angel Of My Dreams which received widespread acclaim and was listed as one of the Best songs released in 2024 by Billboard. Midnight Cowboy followed up as a promotional single to buzz up the scene with a statement that Jade's rise to superstardom has just begun and it's captivating. It showcases her stepping out of the artistic comfort zone, paving a different sound in a highly competitive market. Making her a game changer in music early in her solo career.  Her second single is titled Fantasy, which received continuous promo from the Singer songwriter who is also best known for her sense of humour. With fan interaction and a catchy dreamy chorus, she was definitely off to a good start, a winning formula indeed. The song is transformative from start to finish it gives you a strut with the verses, oozing with confidence as she encourages and entices you before the gorgeous chorus comes in that is alluring as...