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Saint Audio Mixes #032: DJ Nayiram

Based in Seattle, Ghana-representing DJ Nayiram‘s known for his high-energy mixes as well as the two parties he’s founded: Afrobeat Global Seattle and EISH. DJ Nayiram expertly weaves Afrobeats, baile, Ghanian hip hop, and more into his guest mix for Saint Audio. Listen below, and follow DJ Nayiram on SoundCloud for more of his work.… [continued]
Premiere: “Under The Table (juuku Flip)” – Banks

A fresh new song hit my inbox the other day, and as soon as I heard it I knew we had to share it with you all. Not much is out there about juuku just yet, but with skills like these, his music tells us all we need to know. His flip of Banks‘ “Under… [continued]
Premiere: “Cerulean Eyes” – The Maya Spectra

Phoenix-based band The Maya Spectra dropped their new single “Cerulean Eyes”, and we’ve got all the details on how the song came to be. Listen to the track, and read our interview below. Tell us about how you decided to start your project, The Maya Spectra. We met in college and honestly didn’t really know… [continued]
Essentials: “Shire Party” (feat. Mike Fried)” – Manus

Now that’s what I’m Tolkien about—our favorite fanboy rapper Manus returns in the bouncy, Lord Of The Rings-inspired “Shire Party”. Over a jazzy piano riff, Manus “pulls up to the shire in that horse and buggy” and shouts out both Frodo and Gandalf. It’s a welcome return from the Vermont-born, LA-based rapper, and we’re excited to… [continued]
Essentials: “What Do U Want (feat. Sarah Skinner)” – Yetep

Man, this one is a total earworm. “What Do U Want”, Yetep‘s collaboration with vocalist Sara Skinner (who’s making a name for herself in dance music with some fantastic recent releases), lets Skinner’s ethereal voice build to unleash an effervescent storm of synths. Upon first listen, I was immediately reminded of M83‘s smash hit “Midnight… [continued]
Essentials: “Switch (feat. No Etiquette)” – Neo Fresco

Upgrade your Friday night pregame playlist with Neo Fresco and No Etiquette‘s new techno track, “Switch”. The second single off Neo Fresco‘s upcoming Apathy/Empathy EP, “Switch” opens to a minimalist 90s-house inspired melody as a dark bassline lurks below, before swiftly dropping you into organized chaos. The stabs of a high-pitched synth are undercut by… [continued]
Kenny Beats and Zack Fox “Square Up” In New Video

Superproducer Kenny Beats and comedian-slash-rapper Zack Fox finally dropped their video for “Square Up”, and it is exactly as wild as you might expect if you follow Zack Fox on Twitter. people sayin this is late but what better way to enjoy black history month than watching me beat up white men— Zachary Fox (@zackfox)… [continued]
Fall In Love With Our 2019 Valentine’s Day Mixtape

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with friends, bae, or by yourself, our Valentine’s Day 2019 mixtape will help you set the mood. Packed with sexy house, sultry soul, romantic world music, and 80s and 90s throwbacks, you can’t help falling in love with the Saint Audio Valentine’s Day 2019 mixtape. Can’t get enough? Listen back… [continued]
VINCENT Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour

Canadian producer Vincent is having a big week: his debut EP For You drops Friday, February 22nd on PRMD Music, and to celebrate, he’s headlining his first worldwide tour. Receiving support from Madnap, Jaron, Hex Cougar, and Subtact, Vincent’s “For You” tour kicks off March 29th in Seattle, Washington. Vincent’s EP of the same name… [continued]
Breaking News: 21 Savage Released On Bond By ICE

After a week of detainment, rapper 21 Savage has been released on bond by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). He was arrested by the agency on February 3rd, 2019, with ICE stating he was a citizen of the United Kingdom who had “unlawfully” overstayed his visa. Savage, born Sha’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, confirmed that he… [continued]