From one of Latin music’s biggest name to Turkey’s next big girl group and plenty of familiar pop talents who’ve already made a mark, we’ve got a bit of world music in this week’s New Music Friday picks.
Enrique Iglesias – “Ooh Laka Laka La”
Latin music icon Enrique Iglesias shares bright, bilingual anthem “Ooh Laka Laka La,” featuring SANTOS BRAVOS, HYBE America’s first Latin pop group.
A catchy production that crosses languages with drama and flair, the hook-laden offering moves from English to Spanish without slowing down. Bold yet introspective, the luscious sonics juxtapose the emotive push and pull of a love that sways between calm and chaos, weaving a resonant tale of how someone who left closest to you one moment can feel so distant in the next.
The vibrant number continues Enrique’s long tradition of championing rising Latin talent as he expands the grip of his crooning, heartmelting soundscape to the next generation with SANTOS BRAVOS.
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Mckayla Twiggs – “Swear On My Sex Life”
New York-born, LA-based singer-songwriter Mckayla Twiggs captures desire with a playful twist on latest single “Swear On My Sex Life,” a seductive dance-pop anthem that’s equal parts sultry and cheeky.
Led by breathy vocals upon anthemic beats and hypnotic sonics, the track strikes the perfect balance between candid humour and a feminine flourish underpinned by her signature lush pop musicality.
Transforming a personal exchange into a relatable anthem that gets us grooving along, Twiggs showcases both her youthful charm and emotive storytelling in her latest offering.
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Alessi Rose – “Fun”
Rising pop singer/songwriter Alessi Rose shares devastatingly vulnerable breakup number “Fun,” taking a deep dive into heartache and romantic yearning wrapped up in the cocoon of her sensitive pop style.
With soaring vocals floating over a breezy synth line, the shimmering number captures the insecurities and pain that remain after a relationship disintegrates, channeling overwhelming emotions of anger and regret into an unabashedly cathartic sonic experience.
Reflecting on how letting someone know you intensely can distort your own view of yourself, the track is shaped as personal yet relatable as it unveils’ Rose’s ability to tell melodramatic stories with a side of grounding thoughtfulness.
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manifest – “TRALALA”
Fast-rising Turkish six-piece manifest mark a milestone in their global domination with debut English single “TRALALA.” Led by alluring rhythmic-pop charm and empowering songwriting, the track makes for the perfect girls’ girl anthem as it serves to hype you up.
Built on smooth confidence, framed by equal parts pop gloss and the distinct sensibilities of traditional Turkish music, the track is a bold celebration of women and their individuality, accompanied by cinematic visuals that shine a light on their electrifying choreography.
Already one of the world’s most streamed girl groups, manifest continues to put forward playful yet powerful energy that wins hearts worldwide.
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