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Dupree and Niche Redefined Old-School R&B with ‘Wait’

Posted on 20 March 2025

Dupree and Niche brought R&B right back to its golden era with Wait, exploring uncharted paths towards the sanctity of nostalgia. The dual-layered harmonies effortlessly synergise, spilling arcane chemistry into the dreamy atmosphere, while the luxe, kaleidoscopic haze of the production leaves inklings of modernism lingering in the mix. When the rap verses land, hip-hop’s timeless conviction takes hold, broadsiding you with impassioned bars that breathe new life into the track. If you know that loving means being prepared to wait, Wait is the ultimate love story you’ll want to lock into.

Dupree has never been one to stand still. As a singer, actor, dancer, and host, he is dedicated to disrupting reality through entertainment that transcends the mundane. Raised between the close-knit South Chicago suburbs and the vibrant pulse of the inner city, he embodies a deeply embedded hustler’s mentality and a strong connection to Black culture and identity. Music has always been his anchor—his mother encouraged him to join the church choir at six, where he first found his voice. From there, he took every chance to perform, whether in school plays or community productions, shaping an artistry influenced by Aaliyah, Beyoncé, and Usher.

Fusing R&B with House, Urban Pop, and Neo Soul, Dupree channels authenticity as though it’s as natural as breathing. With Wait making waves globally, he’s setting the stage for a fresh run of R&B singles and his debut EP; you will want him on your radar sooner or later.

Wait is available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast.

What’s Your Excuse: Old Monk know that time will tell the true story eventually on ‘The Beach’

Posted on 7 November 2021

Taken from their highly well-received 4-track EP named ‘Monks In Paradise‘, Old Monk are quite splendid on their lastest sea-infused single called ‘The Beach‘.

Old Monk is a two-piece Melbourne, Australia-based indie alt-rock band. They make a catchy-on-the-soul blend of introspective vibrations, that certainly has your attention picked up quickly.

”Overindulging in reverb and being generally sad.” ~ Old Monk

This is the story about feeling let down and wondering how much more you can take, of someone who broke you down when you least expected it. There are stunning vocals expressing much frustration with a rampaging – but never overbearing melody and sexy solos – energy that gushes through the window and has you feeling so reflectively emotional.

‘The Beach‘ from the Melbourne, Australia-based indie alt-rock band Old Monk, is a fiery effort from a top notch Ozzie act who seem to have found their niche. Their music is totally honest, sad sometimes, while also bringing through a fresh sound to truly enlighten our conciousness to see things for what they really are. Sung with a catchy edge and with highly memorable riffs for days – this is the type of song to put on loud – when you need to move on from a moment, that is dragging you down underwater.

Hear this terrific new single on Spotify and see more news on the FB music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

That Party Vibe: Berlin’s Stephen Paul Taylor is in the zone on ‘Wasted in the Summertime’

Posted on 18 September 2021

With his shirt off, his friends close and the snazzy swim shorts on to impress, Stephen Paul Taylor brings us into the fun story of those body shaking days that you surely treasure for years on ‘Wasted in the Summertime‘.

Stephen Paul Taylor aka SPT, is a touring indie rapper and composer from Berlin, Germany, who has performed live in over twenty-two countries including four extensive tours in Russia.

This is a thoroughly entertaining track made with a fresh edge packed full of a unique flows, as he takes us on a terrific journey that is vividly explained and rapped with a confident vigor. His style is smartly niche, his lyrics are quick-fire and there is much to get excited about here with a sensational display, on a catchy beat that you just want to lather inside.

‘Wasted in the Summertime‘ from the Berlin, Germany-based indie hip-hop solo artist Stephen Paul Taylor, is a laid-back track all about enjoying the best time of year and just wanting to be left alone with your friends. He raps with an eloquent energy and with cleverly-penned lyrics that are wildly creative, as we are left breathless after this sunblock-soaked experience that has you sliding your sunglasses on.

Hear this new sun-filled single on Spotify and follow his exciting movements on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen