Tayla Parx unleashes debut project “TaylaMade”

American singer/songwriter Taylor Parks, professionally known as Tayla Parx, has unleashed her debut project online.

“TaylaMade” – featuring guest appearances from fellow recording artists Syd, Chiild, and Khalid – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Among the songwriters and producers backing Parx on “TaylaMade” are XSDTRK (Angel Taylor), John Hill (Rihanna), Hazebanga (Selena Gomez), Ali Tamposi (Rita Ora), STINT (AlunaGeorge), Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino), Marcus Lomax (Bebe Rexha), T-Collar (Zara Larsson), Arnthor Birgisson (Leona Lewis) and MNDR (Charli XCX).

Fans of Parx’s songwriting works, on the other hand, should keep an eye on the next projects by Janelle Monae, Cassie, Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Kesha, Fleur East, Mollie King, Stanaj, Diana Gordon, Alina Baraz, Majid Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Skip Marley, Tori Kelly, and Cameron Dallas.

Her previous credits include Mariah Carey’s “Infinity,” Alicia Keys’ “In Common,” Jojo’s “Fuck Apologies,” Jason Derulo’s “Love Me Down,” Meghan Trainor’s “Better,” Fifth Harmony’s “Bo$$,” Jennifer Lopez’s “So Good,” Luke James’ “Glass House,” and Keyshia Cole’s “Rick James.”

Watch the music video for “I Love You” below.

The Chainsmokers deliver debut album “Memories … Do Not Open”

American DJ duo The Chainsmokers – composed of Andrew Taggart and Alexander Pall – have released their debut album online.

“Memories … Do Not Open” – featuring singles “The One,” “Paris” and “Something Just Like This” – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The highly-anticipated project boasts guest appearances from Jhene Aiko (“Wake Up Alone”), Louane (“It Won’t Killa Ya”), Phoebe Ryan (“Bloodstream”), Emily Warren (“My Type”) and Florida Georgia Line (“Last Day Alive”).

Among the producers backing The Chainsmokers on “Memories … Do Not Open” are Jordan “DJ Swivel” Young (Kanye West), Captain Cuts (Bebe Rexha), Ido Zmishlany (Shawn Mendes) and Mac & Phil (Emeli Sande).

Album songwriters include Philip Plested (Ella Henderson), Shungudzo Kuyimba (Jessie Ware), Sean Douglas (Rachel Platten), Scott Harris (Melanie Martinez), Audra Mae (Kelly Clarkson) and Sam Martin (David Guetta).

Stream “Memories … Do Not Open” below.

Mack Wilds liberates new project “AfterHours”

Singer, songwriter, and actor Mack Wilds has liberated his new project online.

“AfterHours” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Lead promotional “Explore” was co-written by Cameron Wallace, whose previous credits include Sevyn Streeter’s “Fallen,” Ciara’s “Keep on Looking,” Christina Milian’s “Video Model,” and Beyonce’s “Upgrade U.”

Other musicians backing Wilds on the follow-up to 2013’s “New York: A Love Story” are Deputy (“Senses”), Kevin Garrett (“Crash”), D’Mile (“Go Crazy”), The MeKanics (“Stingy”), Darnell Shawn (“Choose”), Key Wane (“Obsession”) and Darhyl “DJ” Camper (“Bonnie & Clyde”).

Stream “AfterHours” below.

Ed Sheeran liberates new album “Divide”

Ed Sheeran has liberated his new album online.

“Divide” – featuring singles “Shape of You,” “Castle on the Hill” and “How Would You Feel (Paen) – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The follow-up to 2014’s “Multiply” delivers productions from Benny Blanco (Rihanna, Mike Posner), Johnny McDaid (Birdy, Harry Styles), Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Alanis Morissette) and Labrinth (Noah Cyrus, The Weeknd).

Album songwriters include Amy Wadge (Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello), Julia Michaels (Zedd, Ella Henderson), Jessie Ware (SBTRKT, Disclosure), Ryan Tedder (Adele, James Blunt), Ammar Malik (Kesha, Shawn Mendes) and Foy Vance (Rudimental, Rag’n’Bone Man).

Stream “Divide” below.

Pixie Geldof releases debut album “I’m Yours”

Pixie Geldof has released her debut studio collection online.

“I’m Yours” – featuring singles “Sweet Thing,” “Escape Route,” “Woman Go Wild” and “So Strong” – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The album boasts productions from Liam Howe, whose resume boasts further credits with Foxes (“All I Need”), Laura Welsh (“Soft Control”), Marina Diamandis (“Fear and Loathing”) and Lana Del Rey (“Lolita”).

Other musicians backing Geldof on “I’m Yours” are Josh Record (Ella Henderson), Matt “Aqualung” Hales (Lianne La Havas), Bruno Major (Liv Dawson), FRYARS (Rae Morris) and Tony Hoffer (KT Tunstall).

Listen to “I’m Yours” in its entirety below.

Kiiara reunites with Felix Snow for new single “Dopemang”

Kiiara has released her new single online.

“Dopemang” – featuring Ashley All Day – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Production duties on “Dopemang” were handled by Felix Snow, who previously teamed with Kiiara on tracks including “Gold,” “Feels” and “Say Anymore.”

Snow’s other credits include Nicole Scherzinger (“Run”), Selena Gomez (“Perfect”), Melanie Martinez (“Teddy Bear”) and Foxes (“Devil Side”).

Meanwhile, Kiiara – real name Kiara Saulters – is expected to release her first studio collection in 2017 via Warner Music Group / Atlantic Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly features additional alliances with Jason Evigan (Britney Spears, Phoebe Ryan), Christopher “CJ” Baran (Pixie Lott, Carly Rae Jepsen) and Bonnie McKee (Olly Murs, Kylie Minogue).

Listen to the audio clip for “Dopemang” below.

Bebe Rexha releases new single “I Got You”

Bebe Rexha has released her new single online.

“I Got You” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The track was co-written by Rexha along with regular collaborators Lauren Christy (Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Chris Brown) and Jacob Kasher Hindlin (Selena Gomez, Charlie Puth, Zara Larsson).

Production duties on “I Got You” were handled by Captain Cuts, consisting of Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon and Ryan Rabin. The LA-based trio’s resume boasts credits with Walk the Moon (“Shut Up and Dance”), Halsey (“Roman Holiday”) and Sabrina Carpenter (“Two Young Hearts”).

As mentioned in earlier posts, Rexha’s first studio collection, tentatively entitled “A.Y.F.” – featuring previous singles “In the Name of Love” and “No Broken Hearts” – will arrive in 2017 via Warner Brothers Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers further contributions from Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, Fraser T. Smith, MNEK, Timbaland, Stargate, Billy Steinberg, Christopher Braide, and Levi Lennox.

Listen to the audio clip for “I Got You” below.

Little Mix share new promotional single “You Gotta Not”

Little Mix have shared a new promotional single online.

“You Gotta Not” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The track was written by Meghan Trainor alongside Ross Golan (Selena Gomez, Ella Eyre) and Alexander “Alex Purple” Kronlund (Tinashe, Britney Spears).

Production duties on “You Gotta Not” were handled by Johan Carlsson, whose other credits include Michael Buble (“Nobody But Me”), Demi Lovato (“For You”) and Ariana Grande (“Just a Little Bit of Your Heart”).

As mentioned in earlier posts, Little Mix’s fourth studio collection “Glory Days” – featuring previous single “Shout Out to My Ex” – will arrive on November 18 via Syco Music (UK) and Columbia Records (US).

Other album songwriters include Camille Purcell, Iain James, Maegan Cottone, Sam Romans, Jin Jin, Emily Warren, JHart, and Charlie Puth.

On the production front, Little Mix have also teamed up with Electric, Cutfather, Daniel Davidsen, Peter Wallevik, Mark J. Fiest, DJ Freedo, Free School, MNEK, Digital Farms Animals, and Ryan Lewis.

Listen to the audio clip for “You Gotta Not” below.

Alicia Keys unearths new promotional single “Holy War”

Alicia Keys has unearthed a new promotional single online.

“Holy War” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The track was written by Keys along with regular collaborators Billy Walsh (Majid Jordan) and Carlo “Illangelo” Montagnese (The Weeknd).

As mentioned in earlier posts, Keys will release her sixth album “HERE” – featuring previous singles “Blended Family (What You Do for Love),” “In Common” and “Hallelujah” – on November 4 via RCA Records.

Other album contributors include Swizz Beatz (Gwen Stefani), Harold Lily (Toni Braxton), Mark Batson (LeAnn Rimes), Tish Hyman (Gorgon City), Jimmy Napes (Ellie Goulding) and Taylor Parks (Jason Derulo).

Amongst the reported songwriters and producers backing Keys on the follow-up to 2013’s “Girl on Fire” are Pharrell Williams (Justin Timberlake), Sam Dew (Marsha Ambrosius), Emeli Sande (Katy Perry), Sampha (Jessie Ware), Mike Dean (Kanye West) and Sam Romans (Craig David).

Listen to the audio clip for “Holy War” below.

Sabina Ddumba releases debut album “Homeward Bound”

Sabina Ddumba has released her debut album.

“Homeward Bound” – featuring singles “Time,” “Not Too Young,” “Effortless” and “Kingdom Come” – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The project boasts productions from Michael Angelo (Imani Williams), Oscar Holter (Tori Kelly), Ali Payami (Taylor Swift), Nick Ruth (Zara Larsson), T-Collar (Rita Ora), MNEK (Kylie Minogue) and Oscar Gorres (Britney Spears).

On the songwriting front, “Homeward Bound” delivers contributions from Ali Tennant (Craig David), Gamal “LunchMoney” Lewis (Meghan Trainor) and Carmen Reece (Ariana Grande).

Stream “Homeward Bound” below.