Summer Buzz with the Guins: New Releases, Signings, and Exciting Updates!

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Dear Guins,

I’m sure you’ve missed us! Even though it's summertime, the Guins have been busy with new releases and signings. Today, we’re excited to bring you a month's worth of updates from the Guins.

Welcoming bLAck pARty to Guin!

We're thrilled to announce that bLAck pARty has officially joined our roster of talented Guins! We can't wait to collaborate with their team on creating and releasing an incredible project. Stay tuned for more updates!

Straight out of London: Barny Fletcher’s Single “Scotch of Saint James”

"Scotch Of St. James" is a vibrant ode to the legendary London club, blending dance-pop and funk-pop. With dynamic vocals and catchy rhythms, Barny captures the excitement of a night out, meeting someone captivating, and the nostalgic allure of the club scene. Listen here

Benji's Latest Hit: “Radio”
"Radio" explores determination in love, with Benji. singing about standing outside a window with a radio to win over a love interest. Producer Madness infuses the track with soul and funk, creating a smooth R&B groove. Listen here

Ketu's Enchanting New Single: “Like A Fairytale”
"Like A Fairytale" marks a new chapter for Ketu, blending Neo-Soul and R&B. The track captures the transformative power of love and personal growth, with lush instrumentation and dreamy melodies likening the romance to a timeless fairytale. Listen here

Tempest’s Bold Statement: “Cha Cha Freestyle”
"Cha Cha Freestyle" is a bold diss track against doubters, embodying defiance and artistic freedom. Tempest urges listeners to embrace creative freedom and reject mainstream expectations, making it a call to action for living uninhibitedly. Listen here

Avara’s Empowering Anthem: “runnin'round/flawless”
"runnin'round/flawless" showcases Avara's evolution with a twist on neo-soul. The track promotes positivity and confidence, featuring silky vocals over R&B grooves and lush instrumentation, reflecting the journey of reclaiming power and surrounding oneself with good energy. Listen here

The Gossip: Big Business Moves and Cultural Highlights

*Country singer-songwriter Shaboozey's breakout hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first chart-topping single and marking a significant moment for Black artists in country music. Read more.

*  In his new music video for "Not Like Us," Kendrick Lamar delivers sharp visual retorts to Drake, incorporating references to Drake's past diss tracks and Lamar's hometown pride, solidifying his victory in their long-standing feud. Read more

*Universal Music Group’s U.K. division is merging Island Records U.K. and EMI into the newly named Island EMI Label Group, effective October 1, 2024, as part of a larger restructuring that will also result in layoffs and the formation of two main label groups.  Read more

Looking Forward, 

Thank you for making it to the end of our newsletter! We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy listening to our Guins' music as much as we love sharing it with you.

Warm regards,

Misha Kordestani

President/Co-Founder, Guin Records