Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Widely regarded as one of the realest, most powerful and important voices in music, Ray Blk drops the video for her recent Island Records single “M.I.A.”. Featuring exciting US rising star Kaash Paige, and taken from her eagerly-awaited debut album “ACCESS DENIED” (September) . You can watch the video for “M.I.A” here  Produced by acclaimed East London film director Darnell Depradine (Aitch, Potter Payper, Jacob Banks) the video for M.I.A. serves up pure feel good summer vibes as we see Ray enjoying a cook out with family and friends including familiar faces such as Kojey Radical and MNEK. The video then switches gear and delivers sultry evening scenes as Ray and Kaash escape onto the streets of London and LA . Described by NME as “an R&B legend in the making”, Kaash Paige has worked with the likes of Travis Scott, Alicia Keys and Moneybagg Yo.    Speaking about the video release Ray says: “ For the video I wanted to have a bbq with my friends and family because

East London born and bred singer, songwriter and DJ, Jack Fowler, has dropped his new single “Foolish” via Island Records. This hugely infectious feel-good, soon to be dance anthem, is also set to air on fashion brand, I Saw It First’s TV advert for the UK’s most talked about show this summer Love Island. Jack is of course one of the massively successful Love Island’s most popular and enduring stars and this single proves that he has so much more to offer.    “Foolish”, drenched in pure Ibiza vibes, couldn’t come at a more perfect time with the sun shining and the summer ready to finally kick in post lockdown. Speaking about the single Jack says: " I’ve always wanted to write and release music that's relatable as well as giving people summer vibes music that they can party to... having that mix of a serious subject while maintaining that upbeat feel-good factor. I hooked up with vocal coach Ali Tennant ( Jessie J, David Guetta, JLS ) and then recorded around 1

GRAMMY® Award-nominated diamond-certified Dallas, TX maverick  Post Malone  releases his brand new single entitled  "Motley Crew" . "Motley Crew" is the hugely acclaimed and much-loved artist's first new original music of the year and is the lead track from a companion project to a forthcoming documentary, coming soon. Once again, Post delivers the perfect anthem to rage to, living up to the title of "Motley Crew" like only he can.  Malone also released a video for the track directed by  Cole Bennett  and co-produced by  DreVision   Media . Shot at  Auto Club Speedway , the video features  NASCAR  stars  Denny Hamlin  and  Bubba Wallace . Other notable guest appearances include  Tommy Lee,   Big Sean, French Montana, Kerwin Frost, LoveLeo, SAINt JHN, Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, Pressa, Trinidad James,  and  Tyla Yaweh .      Photo Credit: Adam DeGross TAP HERE Listen to "Motley Crew" TAP HERE Watch Official "Motley Crew" M