Hot Picks 1/7/25 Part Two - The Best New Releases

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Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place for your listing pleasure! This coverage is created via #sustainablecurator

Artist: Lil Billy

Release: ‘Love Skills‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Indiana, Lil Billy has released the formidable hip-hop EP, ‘Love Skills‘. It is fuelled by engaging performances, thoughtful arrangements and rich production. ‘Love Skills‘ is an EP that sets Lil Billy apart from the crowd. We can not wait to hear what will come next.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EgcJNLzBc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/lilbillyofficial

Artist: Saint Nick the Lesser

Release: ‘21 Minutes‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Upland, Saint Nick the Lesser has released the brilliant acoustic-rock single, ‘21 Minutes‘. It is complete with engaging lyrics, charismatic performances and driving instrumentation. ‘21 Minutes‘ is a single that stays with the listener long after the music has ended.

https://saintnickthelesser.com/
https://www.facebook.com/saintnickthelesser/
https://saintnickthelesser.bandcamp.com/community
https://instagram.com/saintnickthelesser/

Artist: Marcus Smith

Release: ‘Permeate‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Cleveland, OH, Marcus Smith has released the excellent hip-hop single, ‘Permeate‘. We adore the innovative vibe, rich performances and relatable lyrics. ‘Permeate‘ is a magnificent release that needs to be heard this Summer. We can not wait to hear more.

https://Marcussmithmusic.com
https://Facebook.com/marcussmith216
https://Marcussmith.Bandcamp.com
https://Instagram.com/Marcussmithmusic
https://twitter.com/misterdsmith

Artist: Exzenya

Release: ‘Drunk Texting‘

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Remote, Exzenya is an exciting artist that you need to know about. Her single, ‘Drunk Texting‘ is a pop release fuelled by engaging beats, charming vocal performances and rich, punchy production. ‘Drunk Texting‘ is a single that needs to be on your new release playlist.

https://www.exzenya.com
https://www.facebook.com/exzenyaproductions/
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https://www.instagram.com/exzenya1/

Artist: J.R Dalfort

Release: ‘Easy livin’

Release Date: OUT NOW!

Hailing from Sweden, J.R Dalfort has released the brilliant Americana single, ‘Easy livin’. We adore the driving instrumentation, excellent songwriting and passionate performances. ‘Easy livin’ is a single that sets J.R Dalfort as an artist who is on the rise in 2025.

https://www.facebook.com/people/JR-Dalfort/100089969056985/
https://www.instagram.com/jrdalfort/