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“I Need Your Lovin'” – bOydestiNy November 14, 2025

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bOydestiNy is a widely acclaimed American singer, rapper, producer and songwriter based in Miami. It is the stage name or alter ego of Michael Anthony Thorton. He is a multi-instrumentalist and former keyboardist for Pieces of a Dream. He has performed with true musical legends including Bill Withers, and Patti LaBelle. The new single out on 20th November it is called “I Need Your Lovin'” and it is the fourth single from 2024 album ‘Love Is Forever’. It is a sultry, seductive and sexy slab of smooth jack swing soul with an undercurrent of Prince. It combines soul, funk, hip hop, jazz, R&B and pop into a melting pot of tasty music. This 2025 version upgrades the album version into something that would sound incredible in a night club and smooth and memorable on the radio. The gorgeously incessant chorus vocal hook never lets you go and you will find yourself singing it in your head long after the track has finished. Or even as I did, singing out loud while I was cooking dinner tonight. bOydestiNy had this to say about the new release “It’s about the moment you know you’re in trouble – when beauty disarms logic and you can’t fight what you feel“. Give this funky track a spin, you won’t regret it.

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“Freak On” – Brooke Law November 1, 2025

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London born singer songwriter has just released a new single and it has the makings of a classic. Brooke Law is new to me but this won’t be the last time I listen to her music. She has a great voice which draws on the likes of Alannah Myles and Alanis Morissette. The song has a perfect blues rock vibe with an injection of 21st Century country styling and makes you want to move. There is a powerful rawness to her delivery and she knows how to write a great song. Lyrically it is top class, my particular favourite lines are “Love is a messed up circus, The world is a bowl of a goldfish, We’re all freaks in a freak show” This song was written a few years ago with Ben Earle of the Shires. While it has had a few outings at her full band shows it has not been recorded and released until now. I need to see her playing live now!

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“Save the Children / Tuwaokoe Watoto” – Afro Neat January 26, 2024

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Following the success of their 2022 Christmas tune “It’s Christmas In Ukraine” Afro Neat returns with “Save the Children / Tuwaokoe Watoto” and all proceeds will be going to the charity Save The Children. It is a jaunty tune with a great message and Afro Neat, who I think are a collective of musical talents are fronted by Kenyan Producer J Nana and Lano Msanii, also from Kenya. The song was written by Frank Robinson. There is a mini-album/ EP of the tune, also called “Save The Children / Tuwaokoe Watoto” which contains seven different versions of the song including instrumentals and Swahili versions. Give this track a spin, it is a nifty little tune and you will be raising money for a great cause too!

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