Welcome to this week’s instalment of What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup. From unexpected pairings to highly anticipated matchups, we’ve got four hot new collaborations for your playlists. Plus, we’ll delve into the newest offering from indie-folk band Wilderado. Whether you’re craving soul-stirring melodies or something tailor-made to get you on the dance floor, we’ve got you covered. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
PARIS. – Burnaby, British Columbia hip-hop/R&B sensation PARIS. continues his meteoric rise in the Canadian music scene with his latest single “Take the Lead,” featuring OVO Sound’s Roy Woods, released via Partners Record Label and Universal Music Canada. Following the success of “4th Quarter” this spring which got the attention of the Toronto Raptors and SiriusXM, this new collaboration showcases PARIS.’s artistic growth. Produced by waytoolost (Nasty C, NLE Choppa), with mixing and mastering by Nick Niker, “Take the Lead” exemplifies PARIS.’ knack for blending his melodic flow with compelling lyrical storytelling. With each release, PARIS. solidifies his position as one to watch in Canada’s music scene.
About the new release, PARIS. says, “This song bridges the gap between Toronto and Vancouver – that’s what I love about it. It empowers both West Coast and East Coast women. Roy is such a respected and highly talented artist, so I’m happy we got to work together. He’s so dope melodically and has crazy range. Our brands align well too, we’re both for the girls. It made perfect sense for him to feature. Shout out to Roy, his team, and his management at OVO.”
Roy Woods adds, “It was easy and fun to write this song with PARIS. The concept was dope to begin with, and PARIS. did a great job on his end to bring back a classic 2015-2016 vibe, so adding my unique touch was a simple task.”
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Listen to PARIS.’s new single “Take The Lead” featuring Roy Woods below.
Wilderado – Tulsa’s own Wilderado unveils “Bad Luck,” the latest single leading up to their anticipated sophomore album Talker. Produced in Norman, Oklahoma, by Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, SYML) and James McAlister (Gracie Abrams, The National), the band has been building momentum with previous releases that we’ve highlighted here in What’s Going On like the album’s acoustic-driven title track “Talker.” “Bad Luck” shines with its gorgeous instrumentation and melancholy feel. The band recently rocked Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern and has tour dates extending into the fall, including sets at Lollapalooza and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.
When asked about this latest single, lead singer Max Rainer shared, “‘Bad Luck’ is one of my favorite songs on the record. One of the reasons is because of how little we edited it. It’s straight through on the drums, straight through on the guitars and same for the vocals. It has an immediacy that never leaves. The track felt like a safe place for pessimism and the reality that growing older kind of sucks. I felt like saying we’ve all got bad luck and things only get harder, however every once in a while you find a lover and a hotel. Maybe we’re living between moments of happiness, disbelief and secrets, but we’re getting by.”
Listen to Wilderado’s new single “Bad Luck” below.
VINCINT – Break out the poppers! We’ve got a hot new collaboration for you, just in time for Pride parties. Pop singer-songwriter VINCINT is out now with “Love Me Tonight,” a dazzling dance number featuring Australian singer Betty Who. Teaming up with longtime friend Betty Who just made sense for VINCINT. Both singers flex their respective vocal prowess on the track with a memorable chorus that celebrates love and freedom. “Love Me Tonight” is the perfect soundtrack for Pride festivities, combining infectious energy with a powerful message of inclusivity and joy. As an added fun bonus, the single’s artwork draws inspiration from Queen’s Hot Space album cover! It all comes full circle.
Listen to VINCINT’s new single “Love Me Tonight” featuring Betty Who below.
Post Malone – Post Malone continues his foray into the country world on his latest single, “Pour Me A Drink,” featuring longtime country star Blake Shelton. Following the chart-topping success of “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen, this track is a seamless blend of Post Malone’s swagger and Shelton’s country roots. With his highly anticipated debut country album F-1 Trillion due out on August 16th via Mercury Records/REPUBLIC, Post Malone effortlessly embraces a country sound that feels authentic to the trail he’s already blazed for himself in pop, rock, and hip-hop Co-signs from Nashville titans like Morgan Wallen and Blake Shelton help cement this new direction for Post as something to take seriously.
Listen to Post Malone’s new single “Pour Me A Drink” featuring Blake Shelton below.
Rema – Nigerian singer-songwriter Rema is back with his vibrant new single “Benin Boys,” featuring emerging Benin artist Shallipopi. On his first release in eight months, Rema celebrates their shared hometown of Benin City with an upbeat track honoring its cultural richness. Produced by Yo X, the track’s energetic production matches Rema and Shallipopi’s infectious delivery and personalities. “Benin Boys” is sure to be a summer anthem, one that showcases Afrobeat at its finest and shines a spotlight on Rema and Shallipopi’s culture.
Listen to Rema’s new single “Benin Boys” featuring Shallipopi below.
