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New Dawn Records are pleased to announce the release today of the new album “Urban Testimony [The Instrumentals]” by Edinburgh producer Brelstaff.

Ten titles fusing chilled, soulful lofi hip hop with downtempo jazz and ambient electronica in an ethereal soundtrack that rests easy on the senses. Music to soothe the soul and help focus with work and study in equal measure.

Originally operating under his born name Daryl Donald, his reputation as one of the most respected emerging beatmakers in this genre grew from 2017 through a series of projects which generated over a million streams on Spotify, and since adopting the new pseudonym has continued to flourish, most notably earlier this year with the single “Cursive” featuring renowned west coast rapper Fashawn.

The instrumental album is the pre-cursor to the full vocal version which we will release later in the year.  A collaborative project with Brooklyn rapper Justo the MC which acts as a narrative documenting his curtailed and turbulent time at Clark Atlanta University, including a fascinating insight and depiction of the trials and tribulations of student life he witnessed there which ultimately led to the crossroads of his life. 

Now available to stream and download at APPLE, AMAZON & TIDAL

Also on Bandcamp & Spotify

In addition there is a full video playlist for every track now on our official Youtube channel.

All media enquiries can be directed to our in house promotional division UrbanElite PR, contact details HERE

You can connect with Brelstaff on Twitter @BrelstaffMusic and Instagram @BrelstaffMusic

As ever we appreciate the support and enjoy the music !

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NDR are very proud to present the stunning new video “The Humans are Coming” by London rapper and producer duo Phoenix da Icefire and Husky Brown filmed by Global Faction and UKHH.com

Released today, the amazing visuals edited by Phoenix’s own company Sovereign Comics, represents the track’s environmental theme, Husky’s driving electronic production providing the soundtrack for a metaphorical letter of contrition to the mythical Gaia for the damage done by humankind to her realm.

This is the first official video taken from the album “Panacea” we released on May 5th, and which has been nominated for “Best Independent Album” at this year’s AIM Awards taking place on Wednesday August 12th. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions, the awards ceremony will be entirely online, streaming live from 7pm GMT / 2pm EST on SBTV’s YOUTUBE Channel

The nomination is in recognition of the groundbreaking nature of the album, Husky’s rare fusion of hip hop, electro, bass, dub, soul and r&b is the soundtrack for Phoenix’s highly creative narrative addressing many of today’s most pressing issues including climate change, racism, well being, mental health, knife crime and social aspiration, all delivered with a refreshing and optimistic counterpoint of hope, healing and reconciliation.

Watch the video now on Youtube

“Panacea” is available to stream and download from all major digital platforms and stores including Apple / iTunes, Amazon, Tidal and Spotify

Thanks to everyone for the support over the past few months for what is a quite incredible album, it’s very much appreciated.

Any further media enquiries about this, or any of our releases, can be directed to our in house promotional division UrbanElite PR. Their contact details are HERE

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Delighted to announce the release of this new single today.

“Cosmic Soul” b/w “Seasons of You” is the first taken from London duo Phoenix da Icefire and Husky Brown’s amazing new album “Panacea” which releases on May 5th.

Husky’s productions are a fresh and unique fusion of hip hop, electronica, dub, bass, r&b, and soul, a dynamic soundtrack for Phoenix to address some of today’s most pressing issues covering the environment, mental health, racism, knige crime and aspiration with all the lyrical dexterity you would expect of a Triple Darkness member.

The new double A side single mixes the neck breaking hip hop of “Cosmic Soul” with a large slice of soulful r&b in the floor filler “Seasons of You” featuring Natalie May who appeared on Rudimental’s “Sexy Sexy”. Remix courtesy of Soul Brother Juice.

Unsurprisingly this has already been picking up extensive international airplay. Available to download and stream from all major digital platforms and stores including APPLE, AMAZON, DEEZER, NAPSTER & TIDAL Also available on Spotify & Soundcloud

The pair will have their album launch event at London’s Brixton Jamm on Friday May 8th. You can connect with them on social media via Twitter @PhoenixdaFire & @HuskyBrown and on on Instagram @PhoenixDaIcefire & @HuskyBrown.Official

All written media and DJ enquiries about the single and album can be sent to our in house promotional division UrbanElite PR. Contact information HERE

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