ROUGH ONLINE BEST MUSIC OF THE WEEK #3

London-based R&B singer Alice D has a unique soulful vibe that demands to be heard. Taking influence from artists such as Brandy and Aaliyah, she has just released her new EP ‘NARCISSUS’. Working with producer Oscar Scheller, she wrote every track on the 5 track project. Feauturing her latest singles ‘More 2 U’ and current lead single ‘Mama Said’, Alice D is definitely keeping it real as a British act. ‘NARCISSUS’ is a self-funded project, showcasing her sheer level of talent and dedication to creating a fresh new cut. With seductive vocals, a hint of Garage and a slick R&B pop production, Alice D is quickly turning heads with her unstoppable talent.

Roman The Cartoon is a multi-faceted Hip Hop artist, whose musical journey embodis experimentation. He has already amassed quite the career, and now, Roman The Cartoon is back with his brand new single ‘Cruella De Vill’. The super talented musician provides a dynamic range of vocals, rapping, singing and screaming his way through personal accounts of an identity crisis in a city full of self-deception. ‘Cruella De Vil’ features White blending sounds sourced from cultures all around the world and continues to hone his own musical artistry into a truly unique and complex sound.

Los Angeles based singer Em Rossi continues to pave her own path in music with her latest release ‘In The Middle’. With shades of Troye Sivan, Dua Lipa, and Adele, it is a captivating alt-pop sound that is a confident proclamation of someone with arms wide open. ‘In The Middle’ is a testament to moving forward and allowing oneself to feel happy. A natural-born story-teller, Em Rossi showcases her impeccable vocals and her raw lyricism which translates into a beautifully composed and a truly unique release.

With sounds comparable to Justin Timberlake, Twenty One Pilots and Imagine Dragons, Canadian artist PoppySeed is changing the game with his genre bending sound. PoppySeed has used this inspiration from multiple genres on his new innovative release ‘Overboard’, which oozes rock vocals and dance floor drops. Working with one of Canada’s hottest producers Hotbox Digital, ‘Overboard’ is a roller coaster ride of emotions, connecting smooth instrumentals and melodies with hard hitting hooks. Written as a letter to oneself, ‘Overboard’ showcases the artists forward thinking attitude and PoppySeed’s slick, distinctive sound that has a tendency to sneak up on you.