Keiynan Lonsdale has today released his thirst-quenching single and sensual music video clip  for his sultry new track, “Rhythm & Music” to the Australian market. 

The multi-talented Australian actor, singer-song writer and dancer has quickly made a name  for himself as a multi-hyphenate talent, starring in major motion pictures, television series and  now independently releasing his own original music.  

From “Dance Academy” to Hollywood fame, the accomplished actor was the 2020 recipient  of GQ Magazine’s “Actor of the Year” Award and has most recently been seen oozing coastal  cool in the sun-drenched drama, “Eden”.  

Lonsdale is no stranger to the screen, he has been confirmed as a lead actor in the LGBTQ  Rom-Com “My Fake Boyfriend” from Lionsgate & Buzzfeed, featured in the #1 Netflix feature  film “Work It”, had a starring role in Twentieth Century Fox’s film “Love, Simon,” which  garnered $66 million at the world-wide box office making it one of the top 10 highest  grossing teen romance movies of all time and is one of the first openly queer actors to play  the iconic Wally West superhero in the hit CW series “The Flash”. 

Aside from his work in film and television, Lonsdale is extremely passionate about creating  music, and is constantly writing and recording new records. His independently released 

album “Rainbow Boy” earned him a nomination for ‘Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist’  at the 2021 GLAAD Music Awards and reached over 5 million streams in just a few months.  And his recent performances for Billboard & Stonewall has cemented his passion and talent as a triple threat performer.  

The Aussie-raised, LA-cultured pop star shows his stripes as a highly trained dancer, actor  and musician in this raw and sensually-charged new video clip “Rhythm & Music”,  championing his identity with a touch of 80’s nostalgia. 

‘I think Rhythm & Music really shows me at my most stripped back and highlights my passion and confidence. It is representative of my journey to being unapologetically who I am today. The right energies really came together in this video clip, I hope it strikes a chord with  people.” – Keiynan Lonsdale 

“Rhythm & Music” is the first release in a string of productions through which Lonsdale intends to share with his Australian fanbase, who have grown up with him from the time he  was the face of MTV Australia and New Zealand until 2014 and his breaking role as Ollie  Lloyd in the hit television series, Dance Academy. 

“gives us hope for what pop music can do” – GQ UK 

“infectious, funk-driven self-love anthem” – Billboard Magazine 

“recalls Lenny Kravitz and Craig David at their boldest.” – Huffington Post  “Keiynan Lonsdale leads the list of Aussie LGBTQ+ acts to watch# – Rolling Stone Australia 

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After consistently releasing her tracks “Too Late,” “No More,” “Body” and “Paradise” earlier this year, the dynamic LA-based artist Sam Blacky drops her debut “Summer Solstice” EP. In addition to previously released singles, it also features Sam‘s brand new production “La Noche” with singer/songwriter Elisa Gold, a deep and groovy vocal house gem that will transport you to a crowded, sweaty tropical paradise where revelers from around the globe dance the night away. Always one to create a vibe through her music, Sam Blacky‘s first EP on her label Stabby Records is clearly inspired by her love of travel and musical experiences in the most beautiful of places. Driving basslines, booty-shaking rhythms, and sultry vocals are the main theme of “Summer Solstice,” making for a sonic journey that you’ll want to never end.

“‘La Noche’ is the final focus track of my EP ‘Summer Solstice’ and it’s the perfect finale. I was so excited I got to work with a friend of mine who I actually met a few years ago in Ibiza, Elisa Gold, on the vocals. Thanks to her, the song is entirely in Spanish, adding even more to the global vibes of the EP as a whole. This song has the most tribal, uptempo beat of the whole ep so obviously, it’s my favorite. As I’ve said before, tying in my travels and different cultures is a huge part of my goal with these songs, as well as female empowerment and support of one another. Working with another globe-trotting, foreign, female artist on this one was so special. The vocals are all about freedom, dancing, letting go, and pure enjoyment. I hope it makes everyone feel like summer every day.” – Sam Blacky

Samantha Black is a multitalented DJ/producer, model, and influencer professionally known as Sam Blacky. Originally from San Diego, Sam spent several years in Australia, where she first fell in love with producing music and performing live. Since moving back to Los Angeles, music and performing have taken a front seat in her life. In addition to her hectic modeling schedule, Sam has performed live across the world from 2017 to 2021, from Mexico to Ibiza to Bali, racking up over 120 gigs a year at some of the premier electronic festivals and clubs on the planet. With the global pandemic in 2020, Sam released a series of videos on Youtube called “A New World,” where she streamed live sets from some of her favorite places in Mexico, giving viewers a taste of vacation vibes even while staying safe at home. Before all the music, her modeling portfolio included brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Galore, Marie Claire, Superdry, Guess, Sports Illustrated, Malibu, and Playboy, giving her a unique creative perspective to all types of cultures and styles to bring to her music. With the launch of Sam Blacky‘s label, Stabby Records, the first releases, and now the debut EP, 2021 is set to be a breakout year for Sam as she expands her artistic brand.

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On Monday night’s global premiere of Marvel Studios’ film ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of Ten Rings’, platinum-selling hitmaker Swae Lee and R&B icon Jhené Aiko teased a musical collaboration that fans will hear featured in the upcoming film. Today, they released the anticipated track titled, ‘In The Dark‘. The song will appear in the upcoming Marvel film alongside previously released tracks like the blockbuster single ‘Run It‘ with DJ Snake, Rick Ross, and 88rising’s Rich Brian as well as ‘Lazy Susan‘ featuring heavyweights 21 Savage and 88rising artists Rich Brian, Masiwei and Warren Hue. LISTEN TO ‘IN THE DARK’ HERE.

ABOUT SWAE LEE 
As the younger and melodic half of southern hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee has established his own versatile discography with a sound that is undeniably and utterly his. Tracks such as French Montana’s ‘Unforgettable’ (which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100), the Grammy-nominated ‘Sicko Mode’ with Travis Scott and Drake (which also landed at #1 on the Billboard charts), and his impressive list of writing credits (including the hook to Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ which peaked at #10 on Billboard Hot 100) are all a testament to that versatility. His song ‘Sunflower’ with Post Malone (off the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse soundtrack) topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained in the Top 5 for four months, with over one billion cumulative streams. It also is the highest-charting song to ever land on a Spider-Man franchise soundtrack. He recently won a 2020 Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song for the hit record ‘Close To Me’ with Ellie Golding & Diplo.

ABOUT JHENÉ AIKO
Six-time Grammy nominee Jhené Aiko has crowned a breakthrough year with three new Grammy nominations for her R&B masterpiece, Chilombo, including the prestigious ‘Album Of The Year.’ Chilombo was also nominated for an American Music Award for Best Soul/R&B female, two Soul Train Awards, and three NAACP Awards. Jhene’s 2020 album Chilombo – now certified Platinum with seven gold and platinum singles – topped the Billboard R&B Chart at #1 not once but twice this year, and has garnered over 2 Billion streams worldwide. Chilombo made chart history as the biggest Billboard R&B debut from a female artist since Beyonce’s Lemonade. Jhené is currently dominating urban and rhythm radio with her hit single ‘B.S.’ featuring H.E.R. and guest appearances on new singles from Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and Saweetie.

ABOUT MARVEL STUDIOS “SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS”
Marvel Studios’ ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings’ stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan, and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu, Shang-Chi’s father; as well as Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Ronny Chieng, Zach Cherry, and Dallas Liu.  “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay and the screen story is by Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton. The film opens in theaters on September 3, 2021.

‘In The Dark‘ by Swae Lee & Jhené Aiko is out now, buy/stream it here.

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R3HAB teams up with UK sensations Sigala and JP Cooper for their collaboration “Runaway,” a stunning coming-of-age saga that fuses the best of dance and pop. The song reflects each artist’s signature sound, from R3HAB‘s dynamic and high-energy style and Sigala‘s radio-friendly beats to JP Cooper‘s soulful vocals. Opening with undulating, upbeat melodies, “Runaway” rides on a combination of muted basslines and heartfelt vocals; its powerful lyrics about taking a risk to realize a dream or happiness is something many listeners will be able to relate to. The track is the first confirmed as part of R3HAB‘s new studio album, which will be released this fall, and offers a sneak peek into what fans can expect from his newest body of work. “Runaway” was years in the making between these three talented artists, so read on below for more about the story behind the track:

R3HAB:
“Sigala and JP are pioneers in the UK‘s dance-pop scene, and I’ve been following their work for years. Being able to create a song together that reflects each of our signature sounds makes me extremely proud. We were in the same headspace when working on this song. There’s always something in your life that requires boldness to unlock its full potential. ‘Runaway‘ is about daring to try; I hope our fans are inspired to find that boldness within themselves.”

Sigala:
“I am so happy we are releasing ‘Runaway‘ for the world to hear. One of my favourite parts of what I do is collaborating with other writers and producers – and I was blown away by the talents of both R3HAB and JP Cooper. We had so much fun making the record, and I hope everyone enjoys it!“

JP Cooper:
“‘Runaway‘ has been in the making for a good couple of years now, and I’m so happy it’s finally off the hard drive and into the world. It’s been amazing watching R3HAB and Sigala develop the track to where it’s at now. ‘Runaway‘ is a youthful, wide-eyed, coming-of-age story… it definitely brought back a few memories. I’m sure you’ll be able to relate.”

Dutch–Moroccan Multi-Platinum 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 remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Lady Gaga, to anthems such as Gold– and Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Smokepurpp, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Astrid S, Olivia Holt and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game, whose work collected over 5B streams to date. In 2016 R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which has passed 2B streams across all platforms since its inception. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. In 2020 alone R3HAB celebrated over 900M Spotify streams. He is currently the most discovered artist on Spotify, one of Spotify’s top 150 most streamed artists across all genres worldwide, and ranked #13 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021 R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music’s elite.

Sigala is the musical nom de plume of Bruce Fielder, a London-based house DJ, producer, and remixer. Launching his career with “Easy Love,” a sampling track that topped the charts in the UK in 2015, he continued releasing bright, sunny dance-pop tunes featuring a variety of guest vocalists and producers. His 2018 full-length album “Brighter Days” included collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Craig David, Sean Paul, and Nile Rodgers, among many others. Subsequent tracks featuring Becky Hill (“Wish You Well“) and James Arthur (“Lasting Lover“) continued his run of UK Top Ten hits. In 2019 Sigala released the single “We Got Love” featuring Ella Henderson. Another song with Becky Hill – “Heaven on My Mind,” appeared in 2020, and “Lasting Lover” with James Arthur became Sigala‘s 8th single to chart in the UK Top Ten. His latest single “You For Me” with Rita Ora, proved to be yet another Summer smash of 2021.

JP Cooper has done the legwork. Ten years in bands in and around his Manchester hometown. Multiple songs written on his own and with a variety of collaborators, a couple of which became global hits-that-will-not-die: “Perfect Strangers” with Jonas Blue and his own “September Song,” which is now sitting at some 600M streams. An international solo career built on pure songcraft. And he’s done the business. The singer/songwriter’s 2017 debut album “Raised Under Grey Skies” has sold in old-fashioned numbers: 1M copies at time of writing. His 11M monthly Spotify listeners have contributed to a grand total of 4B total streams. And, over the past 18 months, Cooper has done the hardest thing: built on all that to create a second album, a collection of 13 songs that work as together and work apart, that out-paces, out-sings and, by his exacting standards, out-classes his debut.