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From high in the hills of Byron Bay, BABE RAINBOW have been catching the favour of like-minded souls with their music across three albums now. The latest person to feel their music in the wind is activist, actor and musician Jaden Smith. |
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Crushing at first on their song ‘Us And The Rainbow’ from the band’s 2019 album ‘Today’, Jaden connected with the band through Instagram and now in what might be the most unexpected collaboration for the year, Jaden lends his particular genius to Babe Rainbow’s new single ‘Your Imagination’. A beautiful daydream, a thoughtful lullaby, a meditation drawn from the very nature of the band. Listen HERE. |
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The dreamy new single comes with a euphoric video that sees Babe Rainbow and Jaden running the viewer through their alternate world, spreading a sense of freedom, enriched by nature’s canvas. Watch the video HERE. |
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‘Your Imagination’ is lifted from the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Changing Colours’ announced today for release on 14th May, via the band’s own label Eureka Music through AWAL for digital, and Flightless Records for vinyl worldwide. |
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At the end of their last US tour, Babe Rainbow decamped to Topanga Canyon to start on a new body of work with famed producer Kyle Mullarky, who had been shaping similar sounds to theirs in the West Coast psyche scene for years through the likes of the Allah-Las, and Tomorrows Tulips. |
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Filled with inspiration and mountain air, the band returned to The Music Farm studio in Byron Bay to finish the record, teaming with producer Wayne Connelly to close out the production. |
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The resultant record, Changing Colours, is the fold in a mythical road map between California and Byron Bay; compressing time, like a needle skipping over the past half-century of music. |
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‘Your Imagination feat Jaden’ is out now digitally. |
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Details for pre-ordering the limited edition double A side 7″ by Flightless are here: https://flightlessrecords.com/ |
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‘Changing Colours’ |
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1. Zeitgeist |
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2. The Wind |
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3. Your Imagination |
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4. Ready For tomorrow |
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8. Thinking Like A River |
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9. Curl Free |
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10. Smile |
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Baker Boy today releases his new single ‘Ride’ – a track to help you forget your worries — even if just for a night. ‘Ride’ premiered this morning on triple j’s Breakfast with Bryce and Ebony.
The official video premiere for ‘Ride’ and a live Q&A with Baker Boy will kick off tonight at 7pm (AEDT) on Baker Boy’s YouTube channel from here.
Baker Boy’s small but beloved oeuvre thus far has always been about making listeners feel good, feel free and feel in tune with the rhythms of the world around us. But that’s never been so explicit as on his new single , a new collaboration with his cousin Yirrmal that demonstrates just how distinctive and evocative Baker Boy’s music has become since he debuted with the instant-classic ‘Cloud 9’ in 2017. Described by Baker Boy as “a new and improved version” of his 2017 Yirrmal collab ‘Marryuna’ (#17 in that year’s Hottest 100), ‘Ride’ is the beginning of a new chapter for the Arnhem Land’s fresh new prince, a marker of ascendance from rising star to supernova status.
Funky, soulful, and jaw-droppingly catchy, ‘Ride’ is a party track lost to the annals of time, like an Off The Wall single re-recorded in Yolngu Matha. It’s the brightest-burning party-starter in a catalogue made entirely of them.
Baker Boy says of ‘Ride’, “I wanted to make a song that could bring people together on the dance floor, no matter who they are or where they come from,” “I’m driven by the vision that I have of people coming together, visions of positivity and fun and telling stories that people can relate to. That’s the main message — just bringing people together, no matter what your background, or how you dance, let’s just get together and celebrate and I think that’s powerful. We need more of that.”
Written in a session with Yirrmal and longtime collaborator Dallas Woods and produced by Pip Norman, ‘Ride’’s ease and carefree groove reflects the tight-knit relationships of its collaborators. Yirrmal, who came up with the powerful and catchy chorus, says, “I’m glad I got to collaborate with Baker Boy again and put that good Yolngu soul into ‘Ride’. This song’s about friends having fun, having good times every weekend. I wrote ‘Ride’’s chorus about my mob back here and when they want to go out. We see negative stuff around here, a lot of fighting, but with ‘Ride’ it’s like come on, don’t be shy, come to the town and let’s dance. Let’s be part of the team, think about the positive things and not the negative things.”
‘Ride’ arrives alongside a typically exuberant music video, directed by Ryan Sauer who “after hearing the song for the first time and how fun and energetic it is, my vision was to utilise that vibe when creating the imagery in the music video.”
Featuring Baker Boy cruising down some of Melbourne’s most iconic streets and letting loose in a packed nightclub, “The video brings the same excitement that the track does, it’s all about the journey to the club and bringing people together.It was incredible collaborating with Aurie Indianna on the creative direction again, with Ryan, Harry and the crew really bringing the vision to life!,” says Baker Boy of the clip.
‘Ride’ is set to become the latest triumph for Baker Boy in a career full of them. Nominated for the 2021 APRA AMCOS Song of The Year for ‘Meditjin feat. JessB’, the song was performed live over the weekend for Sounds Australia’s SXSW CLOSE UP showcase and most recently won Baker Boy (aka Danzal Baker) 2nd place in the prestigious Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition. His list of accolades continue with six career ARIA nominations; an ARIA Gold certification for ‘Cool As Hell’; six wins at the National Indigenous Music Awards; an Order of Australia medal; the 2019 Young Australian of the Year award; multiple placements in Triple J’s Hottest 100 and over 37.4 million streams of his music world-wide.
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The Bronx, the Los Angeles’ “rabid, feisty… and unrelenting” (Consequence of Sound) rock band whose sequential discography has seen the group through a nearly two-decade career, release the Joe Baressi-produced album Bronx VI on Aug 27 via Cooking Vinyl.
“I’m excited,” says guitar player Joby Ford. “From day one we really decided that we wanted to make a record that went in different directions and places. The thing I like a lot about it is that everybody contributed songs. It’s not just Joby J. Ford guitars with Matt singing over it. I loved listening to what other people wrote, and I think those differences and nuances really come through.”
“We’ve known each other for a long time,” adds singer Matt Caughthran, “and we’re such good friends and we’re so tight creatively, but we’re still learning stuff about each other, especially when it comes to the process of creating an album. Brad and Ken are just coming out as songwriters and we’re learning to write songs as a group around ideas they bring to the table. This is a really important record for us growth-wise because it kicked down a lot of doors that needed to be kicked down. I feel like now going forward the sky is the limit.”
An early taste of the 11-song album comes via the single White Shadow, a track Matt describes as “a song about spiraling. Wild eyed Guitars, drums, and bass mixed with a high speed chase and a frantic mind unraveling. CLASSIC F*CKING BRONX.”
Bronx VI was produced by Joe Baressi (Tool, Melvins, Bad Religion) at his House of Compression studio in Pasadena, Calif. Baressi is someone the band had wanted to work with for many years. “We’d been talking about doing a record together since 2005,” explains Joby, “and it finally aligned schedule wise.” Matt adds, “He was just the perfect guy for this record. We went in feeling really good about all the songs, and we just needed someone to make them sound fucking badass and take it to the next level. That was definitely Joe.”
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![Praises for Shadow Offering “The music – lush electronic textures, delicate piano melodies and driving rhythms – is cinematic in scope, offering Armageddon and salvation in turn. 8/10” – Uncut "‘Shadow Offering,’ is beautiful and heart wrenching, pulling on listeners’ heartstrings. The album offers a sanctuary by easing anxiety and fueling hope, acting as a sort of security blanket for these unnerving times. 8/10” - Clash Magazine “a gloriously intricate fourth outing [...] Braids have refined themselves, ready to offer mature, emotional soundscapes of understanding. 9/10” - The Line of Best Fit “Braids are incisive, and conjure up a kind of confiding emotional warmth; Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla’s rich production is the ideal match.” - NME “…[Shadow Offering] feels like the culmination of what Braids have been building towards over the last 10 years. It’s glimmering and assured, an album that’s constantly refining and one-upping itself. The Canadian band’s songs have always been massive, bursting at the seams with ideas, but they’ve never sounded as good or as crystallized as they do on Shadow Offering.” - Stereogum (50 best albums of 2020 so far) “Raphaelle Standell-Preston sings with openhearted earnestness.” - The New York Times “The whole thing builds to a frantic final third in which the chaos and confusion is palpable." - The Fader (About 'Snow Angel') "a bouncy good time; in the tug-of-war between mind and matter, these pulsing synths are clearly on the side of the body." - Consequence of Sound (About 'Young Buck') “An undulating piano carries heartfelt sentiments, presented in a voice that stylistically manages to pay tribute to both Joni Mitchell and Alanis Morissette.” – The Globe and Mail (About Eclipse (Ashley) 'Just Let Me' and 'Snow Angel' part of Under the Radar’s Best Songs of the week Fresh off the heels of the release of DJ Python’s 'Young Buck' remix, which saw support by Pitchfork, BBC 6Music and more, Braids is thrilled to reveal today two brand new songs titled 'Slayer Moon' and '2020'. Recorded during the sessions of their last album Shadow Offering, the new tracks were premiered by the band last night during their WWWorld Premiere live concert on their YouTube channel. Watch it here. The band shares their inspiration behind the songs: 'Slayer Moon' is inspired by a Sailor Moon phone case I bought in Tokyo, at 3 am while on tour in Japan. Growing up I was obsessed with Sailor Moon, particularly with the ability to magically transform from a normal girl into a full-on mystical and powerful Sailor Scout, battle-ready to combat the evil forces of the world. Sailor Scouts have the longest legs ever drawn - so long that I drew a parallel between their immaculate legs, and our frenetic modern minds, lost in the ego abyss of the infinite scroll.” “‘2020’ was written sometime in 2017, after a long period of being alone – in an abstract sense of the word – while reaching for fleeting physical closeness. I was with friends, but my heart was lonely and longing for companionship, my body confused with the unfamiliarity of new and shallow encounters. I had been meditating a lot during this time “tracing a line through the centre of my body” – a process of inward-looking that I veer towards when I take the time to sit. I titled the song ‘2020’, in 2020. Revisiting the song's lyrics through the eyes of our present reality struck a chord with me. I felt as close to the song as when I had first written it. I find that I am asking myself similar questions while in this pandemic, without my friends, my family, my familiar structures.” Listen to Slayer Moon / 2020 by clicking here. Braids most recent album Shadow Offering coproduced by Chris Walla, is out now via Secret City Records. A luscious and expansive release, Shadow Offering leads us through a sonic tapestry of narrative. With heartbreaking honesty and precision, listeners traverse a nuanced and complicated world: one full of beautiful contradictions. This release was critically acclaimed around the globe. In the United States, The New York Times said, “Raphaelle Standell-Preston sings with openhearted earnestness,” while The Fader exclaimed, “The whole thing builds to a frantic final third in which the chaos and confusion is palpable." (About “Snow Angel”). Consequence of Sound added about “Young Buck” - “a bouncy good time; in the tug-of-war between mind and matter, these pulsing synths are clearly on the side of the body.” Stereogum said Shadow Offering “feels like the culmination of what Braids have been building towards over the last 10 years. It’s glimmering and assured, an album that’s constantly refining and one-upping itself.” The album was greatly received in the United Kingdom as well. The Line of Best Fit gave it 9/10, and described as “a gloriously intricate fourth outing [...] Braids have refined themselves, ready to offer mature, emotional soundscapes of understanding,” while Clash Magazine and Uncut rated the album 8/10. Purchase / Stream 'Young Buck' remix by DJ Python: https://found.ee/YB_RMX Purchase / Stream Shadow Offering https://found.ee/Braids_ShadowOffering Braids - 'Slayer Moon' Purchase / Stream: https://found.ee/SlayerMoon-2020](https://thepartae.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BRAIDS-1170x936.jpg "BRAIDS")
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Ivy League Records is incredibly excited to release ‘Flex’ – the irresistible new single & video from the label’s newest signing, Sappho!
The moniker Sappho is of great significance to Phoebe Baker (the iconic voice of Alpine). When she was born, her parents were torn between naming her Phoebe or Sappho, they opted for the former and so it makes complete sense that Baker’s first solo endeavor bear the name that could have been.
Sappho was born in early 2018, when Baker found herself exploring ideas and, for the first time, writing music without any real intention.
With no limitations or boundaries, Baker threw herself into exploring her pop influences. ‘Flex’ came early and set the tone, from there, the music began to flow. After a few months of writing, Baker realised these songs were turning into more than just a fun creative outlet, they had become something empowering, with a voice that showcased to the world her sound – the Sappho sound – a sound where lush pop meets something quirky, a little bit cheeky, a lot sexy and ultimately, something irresistibly fun.
Sappho’s music is vibrant and bold, experimental without being inaccessible. On her debut release ‘Flex’ Sappho is assured and mischievous as she urges the listener to find their inner power and ‘flex’ against a pulsating groove that is impossible not to dance to.
Marrying future pop with a healthy dose of Vogue era Madonna and 90s new jack swing thrown in for good measure, ‘Flex’ plants Sappho’s flag firmly on the Australian musical landscape, claiming her space as one of the country’s most exciting new artists.
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Making a R&B song can be hard and making it a great R&B song can be even more difficult. But Jasmine Khan does it effortlessly.
‘CLOSE’ is Jasmine Khan’s second single and it’s her best song yet. Passionate, a little bit sultry, and engrossing, ‘CLOSE’ is an exciting addition to Khan’s fast-growing discography.
Jasmine Khan’s vocals are soft but powerful, dancing effortlessly over the rich production. ‘CLOSE’ integrates elements of trap production within an R&B focus, making the composure diverse but still steady.
The track is relatable, exploring the depths of heartbreak, and love, whilst navigating life and the complications that can arise. The track is warm and inviting, creating a vibe of togetherness that many listeners can attest to.
“I’ve been working late, on that day-to-day grind,” sings Jasmine Khan.
Signed by Venture Artists, the R&B artist is shaping up to become an Australian music icon. Sitting alongside other talented members of Venture Artists like KEIYNAN LONSDALE, H3RIZON and SHYJANA, we are excited to see JASMINE KHAN’s growth this year as she tackles new adventures within the musical landscape.
From Sydney, Australia, Jasmine Khan was a finalist on The Voice, and Winner of the Colours TV Singing Competition, where Khan represented Australia in Mumbai. Among many other achievements, Jasmine Khan is at her best when she can use her real-life experiences to create sonic masterpieces.
Photo Credit: Lauren Connelly
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SUPPORT FOR PREVIOUS SINGLE ‘BORN OF A LIE’
“Masssssive stuff that will have you writhing around on the floor by the end.” – 4/5 stars
Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)
“Built to be played loud, it’s equal parts turbulent and harmonious—a serious single of the year contender if you ask us!”
Hysteria Magazine (AUS)
“If they continue on this trajectory, they’ll not only put Brissie metalcore on the map again but start paving their own way through the scene.”
Wall of Sound (AUS)
Added to Spotify playlists ‘Homegrown & Heavy’ (Cover Artist), ‘New Metal Tracks’ and ‘New Core’
Added to Apple Music playlists ‘Heaps Heavy’, ‘Fresh Blood’ and ‘The Riff’
Video added to rotation on ABC’s Rage
Following on from their critically acclaimed single ‘Born of a Lie’, Brisbane-based post-hardcore quartet Deadlights have revealed another emphatic offering in new single ‘The King of Nowhere’ – mixed and mastered by Chris Vernon (Belle Haven, Windwaker, Stuck Out).
The song begins with authoritative drums and sneering guitars before launching into a cathartic assault of purgative riffs and the convincing vocals of Dylan Davidson. ‘The King of Nowhere’ shows off the band’s dynamic capabilities, as the track builds and swells with tremendous precision, delivering anthemic melodies and exasperating breakdowns, leading into its imperious finale.
Davidson talks about the meaning behind ‘The King of Nowhere’:
“‘Nowhere’ is the wasteland of the unwatered mind. It is the dark place we barricade ourselves in when we want to hide from reality. ‘The King Of Nowhere’ is a song about putting yourself in this place and getting lost with no way out.”
In the live arena, the four-piece have cemented themselves as a household name within the Australian alternative scene, touring nationally with Polaris, Alpha Wolf, Thy Art Is Murder and Thornhill, and supporting heavy luminaries Parkway Drive, Every Time I Die, and The Devil Wears Prada (USA).
‘The King of Nowhere’ is the second single from the band’s forthcoming sophomore record ‘The Uncanny Valley’. Lead single ‘Born of a Lie’ was widely embraced by Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, The Faction, SYN FM, JOY FM, 3RRR, and PBS FM. The track also received online praise from heavy tastemakers Hysteria Magazine, HEAVY Mag, Wall of Sound, New Noise Magazine (USA), Kill Your Stereo and Depth Magazine. The accompanying video clip was added to rotation on ABC’s Rage.
‘The King of Nowhere’ is available worldwide now, through Greyscale Records
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Raised on a mixture of soul, gospel, rock and blues, Alex Runo has since added to his repertoire a set of flavors developed from working with the likes of Måns Zelmerlöw, Carola, Jill Johnson and Tingsek.
After touring for almost twenty years as a background singer, bass player and guitarist all over the world with many renowned artists (Shirley Clamp, Uno Svenningsson, Robin Stjernberg, Lisa Miskovsky), as well as writing and producing music for several established acts (Super Junior, TVXQ, Cho Yong-pil), it was high time to release something of his own.
Together with longtime colleague and funk/soul producer Jay Birch, Alex creates music with notes from all their combined influences, from Ray Charles via Sly Stone to Nine Inch Nails and Peter Gabriel. The music may be rooted in soul, but having made a career as a chameleon singer and multi-instrumentalist, you can hear a variety of influences in the compositions.
The element of surprise is essential, but most of all, this is music that is meant to make you feel something.
Runo’s debut single “Underdog” introduced his unique pop style with a deep, dark production combined with a funky groove.
His sophomore single “Preaching To The Choir” further explores his fascination with the blues and even country music. This, in his own words, is “a song about how being wrong, and changing the way you look at things, isn’t always the same as being weak, but rather a way to grow as a person.”
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I started 12 years ago in a small bar run by friends.
To be honest with you, this time has been rather strange and complex, It’s been difficult witnessing how the world has stopped and how much of our society and people have suffered. I have taken this time to allow my creativity and production flow and this has given me a lot Of motivation in my music.
I’d been working on the idea for a while and was clear about the direction I wanted to take for this track. Dat Garcia, and Argentinian composer and vocalist, wrote the lyrics and recorded them in her studio in Buenos Aires.
This track was producing during the lockdown in my home studio where I was able to create an intimate space to make music. The track was mixed on Noise Warfare Studios and mastered by Felipe Rossi.
Our collaboration is due to a fantastic tool from Spotify called Soundbetter, where a community of artists, producers, musicians, engineers… are brought together to explore their craft through collabs. The experience was extremely gratifyng and working with Dat was very rewarding. We understood each other very well and we are able to work seamessly together to give this track meaning.
Music is an integral part of my life.It’s constantly on my mind as a listener and producer and has strong presence in everything I do.
Being able to work with Aswer has been an amazing experience, he has been able to beautifully convey the story behind this song and I’m so grateful for that. As a huge fan of his work, I couldn’t be more excited. I really encourage everyone to check out his eye-opening creations which transmit so much much.
Bomba Stereo,Ed is Dead, Kermesse, Baiuca, Kaleema, El Buho, Dengue Dengue Dengue…..
I’ve got loads of music planned for this year and feeling motivated to be able to share it with everyone. Hopefully we will be able to get together as we used to travel the world wit our music.
Favourite food and place to hangout?My favorite place to hang out with my friends is “Bodega el Maño” in Madrid , which serves traditional Spanish food like tortilla de patata, Torreznos & croquetas>
Title: Stars Align
Label: Liquid State
R3HAB and Mandopop superstar Jolin Tsai team up for their new single “Stars Align,” a fusion of R3HAB‘s signature electronic sound and Jolin‘s Chinese pop, presented and featured during PUBGM‘s 3rd-anniversary celebrations. As the mobile version of the PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS game with over 50M daily active users globally, PUBGM reaches a vast global audience, and R3HAB himself played an in-game live set, especially for its players, and participated in a special celebrity showmatch, alongside famous gaming influencers from regions around the world, which you can watch here. “Stars Align” pulls its upbeat melodies and undulating basslines from R3HAB‘s dynamic style, while Jolin‘s stunning vocals lend an ethereal and emotive element to the song. It follows R3HAB‘s recent singles “Distant Memory” with Timmy Trumpet and W&W, “Ringtone” with Fafaq and DNF, “Fendi” with Rakhim & Smokepurpp, as well as a stream of official remixes for the likes of Demi Lovato, Alan Walker, to name a few.
“I’m always looking to push boundaries and explore different genres. Jolin feels the same way and has been a pioneer in Mandopop. It’s energizing for me to work with artists who know the sky’s the limit, and “Stars Align” is a nod to that shared vision. I’m a long-time player of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, so being able to share the song with this community is an honor. I hope this song is a lucky star for all the players, listeners, and fans enjoying it.” – R3HAB
Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull and Ne-Yo‘s “Give Me Everything” to his dance anthems, such as “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” which have collectively amassed over 600M streams, to his collaborations with the likes of ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Olivia Holt and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game. He partnered with Spotify and GATTÜSO to create the first-ever official “mint” single release. In 2016 he founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which passed one billion streams on its catalog within the first two years since its inception. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, experimenting with everything from hip-hop to pop through his collaborations. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021 R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music’s elite.
Jolin Tsai placed herself firmly on the Chinese pop culture map with her wildly popular 2014 album “PLAY,” which won “Best Mandarin Album” at the Golden Melody Awards. In 2017, “MUSE” officially made her the best-selling Chinese female singer. Tsai‘s impressive resume includes 13 studio albums, 19 years of professional music career, dozens of millions of sold albums/singles, numerous awards; she is also a fashion designer and has worked with brands such as Coach, Fendi and more. She has been featured on the cover of Marie Claire, Bazaar, Grazia, Vogue, Zine Mag, So Figaro, and Nylon.
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.