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Discover fresh musical flavours in this week's Notion Now list, featuring Slowthai, SG Lewis and ROSALÍA.
"Loser" by ArrDee
ArrDee will be looking to add to his hundreds of millions of streams with new single “Loser”. An ode to his success in the face of everyone wanting him to fail, the track is a triumphant return to the forefront of British rap.
"Do You Like Me" by Daniel Caesar
Continually redefining modern R&B, Daniel Caesar’s established himself as one the world’s most exciting artists. “Do You Like Me?” narrates a tale of complicated love that sees him lusting for the friend of one of his ex-lovers.
"Aboboyaa (Feat. Burna Boy" by Popcaan, Burna Boy
A link up between two of the world’s biggest stars, “Aboboyaa” masterfully blends dancehall and afrobeats. Featuring on ‘Great Is He’, the artist's new album, the track sees Popcaan harmonise with Burna Boy over a playful hook.
"LLYLM" by ROSALÍA
Fresh from the Louis Vuitton runway, ROSALÍA’s latest single is a previously teased, perky track. It’s the first material we’ve heard since an expanded edition of ‘MOTOMAMI’, which featured a remix of “DESPECHÁ” with Cardi B.
"Thank You" by Willie J Healey, Jamie T
A soulful single, blending gospel hooks with twinkling funk melodies, “Thank You” is the tongue n cheek collaboration we expect from Willie J Healey and Jamie T. Boasting fans as famous as Alex Turner and Joe Talbot, the artists on a one-way ticket to stardom.
"Detty" by Russ Millions
Pumping out banger after banger, the prolific Russ Millions is back with a new club-ready track. “Detty”, and it’s high-production music video, takes the rapper’s lauded formula to new levels.
"Selfish" by Slowthai
The first single off Slowthai’s third album ‘UGLY’, which comes out on March 3rd, “Selfish” is the raw, electronic punk jam you feel he’s always wanted to make. Working with esteemed London producers Dan Carey and Kwes Darko, the track gives great insight into the sonic direction Thai wishes to take on this record.
"Oh Laura" by SG Lewis
Taken from SG Lewis’s new album ‘AudioLust & HigherLove’, “Oh Laura” is an infectious synth-pop jam. Working with artists like Tove Lo and Ty Dolla $ign, this record looks to take the singer-songwriter-producer to new levels.
"Running" by VC Pines
After a short-lived hiatus, VC Pines this week unveiled his new single “Running”. Looking at themes such as loneliness, the tune marks the beginning of a new era and a more alternative direction for the artist.
"Sun In My Eyes" by Nix Northwest
Inspired by the early 00s pop/hip-hop pioneered by Timbaland, “Sun In My Eyes” places a dance spin to the ‘chill UK rap’ Nix Northwest is known for. Released via Well Overdue Recordings, the track places Nix firmly on the radar for 2023.
"MY DEMONS" by GLU
"MY DEMONS" is the title track from GLU’s forthcoming debut EP. Addressing childhood trauma and how this transfers into adult life, the track’s filled with upbeat pop goodness and hip-hop flare.
