News | Toxic Rob Lights Up Summer with High-Energy, Genre-Fused EP ‘TOXIC SUMMER’
Posted by VMan on May 29, 2025
Toxic Rob has dropped a new five-track EP titled TOXIC SUMMER, and it’s packed with sharp production and a mix of styles that keep things fresh. Out May 23, the project moves between drill, Latin grooves, and electronic-leaning beats, all tied together by Rob’s steady delivery and clear direction.
It opens with “GET LITE,” a fast-moving drill track built around clean percussion and a catchy hook. “TABLA” adds in Latin energy with big percussion and a festival-ready feel. The middle of the project, “NOT LIKE ME,” taps into club territory—groovy, vocal-forward, and easy to move to. “50 WAYS” slows it down with more melodic phrasing and introspection. Closing the EP, “$OLDI” locks into a loop-driven beat with lyrics focused on growth and momentum.
Toxic Rob’s backstory is clear in the details. He started producing at home as a teenager, engineering for other artists before he had a license. After audio school, a steady run of releases and a rebrand brought him here. His collaboration with TroyBoi on “Dhunga” passed a million streams and put him on stages like Project Glow and Red Rocks. Since then, he’s had support from Brody Jenner and released a range of singles that keep building momentum.
There’s more on the way, but this EP shows he’s already working from a clear playbook that’s working.
Albums | Shaiboy’s “Ole” Is the Flirtatious Summer Anthem You Didn’t Know You Needed
Posted by VMan on May 27, 2025
Ole” marks an exciting new direction for the PharmD-turned-Afrobeats trailblazer. Produced with warm, tropical percussion, sun-drenched guitar riffs, and breezy reggaeton flair, the track finds Shaiboy fully stepping into his groove. His bilingual lyricism—effortlessly weaving Yoruba, Pidgin, Igbo, and English—gives “Ole” a rich, multicultural texture, while his charismatic vocal delivery radiates joy, confidence, and that flirtatious edge that makes summer songs unforgettable.
Shaiboy describes the track as “that sweet chaos of falling for someone who completely disarms you,” and the feeling is palpable. There’s an intoxicating mix of playfulness and passion in every verse. The word “Ole” itself, which means “thief” in Yoruba, becomes a metaphor for love’s unexpected takeover: “She didn’t just steal my heart,” Shaiboy says, “she shut down my whole system.”
News | Randy Perez Drops New VIP Mix of “Not Like You” on Synesthesia
Posted by VMan on May 21, 2025
Randy Perez has put out a VIP remix of his track “Not Like You,” revisiting the original with a more stripped-back, focused approach that aligns with his club-tested instincts. The Phoenix-based producer shifts the tempo, carves out more breathing room between phrases, and swaps out the forward energy of the original for a version that sits deeper in the mix.
This version isn’t designed to peak—it’s built to stay. The bassline swings with more feel, almost like it was pulled from a live take rather than sequenced. Vocals are filtered and layered with delay, slipping in and out like ghost phrases on tape. The synth stabs are concise and percussive, creating space rather than filling it.
“I fell in love with ‘Not Like You’ from the moment I heard the vocal sample almost two years ago,” Perez explains. “This is a song to remind you that you are unique, you are special, and there is no one out there quite like you.” That sentiment holds steady throughout the remix—subtle, never overplayed.
Released via Synesthesia, the VIP mirrors Perez’s broader musical priorities: simple frameworks, strong intent, and room for movement. It’s an evolution that ties directly into his live approach, shaped through performances in cities like LA, San Diego, Austin, and Milwaukee. Each gig feeds back into his production choices—practical decisions for how a track should function, not just how it should sound.
With over 95K streams on the original and past support from platforms like LFTD Global and Angry Dogs, Perez’s name is gaining reach through consistency. This remix gives the single a second life in a different context. DJs looking for patient, playable material will find exactly what they need here.
Albums, Electronic | Not Yurs Push Kay Wagner’s “Can’t Sleep” Into Acid Territory with Dystopian Club Rework
Posted by VMan on May 15, 2025
Not Yurs deliver a remix of Kay Wagner’s “Can’t Sleep” that reshapes the track into something leaner and more intentional. The original’s ambient layering is dialed back in favor of a tightly structured, acid-forward progression that builds pressure across its runtime without relying on obvious peaks.
The low-end holds steady throughout, sitting just above sub pressure while allowing the kick and acid sequences to stay clear. The vocals are edited minimally—processed with subtle delay, then placed in a way that adds tension without overstating their role.
There are no dramatic tempo shifts. The groove is locked early and maintained. Synth elements enter with restraint, and the filter movements are gradual. This approach mirrors Not Yurs’ broader aesthetic: controlled, dry, and optimized for rooms where sound carries more than light.
Their previous work has found support on platforms like The Lot Radio and warehouse systems across the U.S. This remix continues that pattern—it’s system-conscious, practical, and designed for working DJs.
Albums | Rol3ert Releases video and single for “HOPE”
Posted by VMan on May 13, 2025
Meet Rol3ert—the 19-year-old Japanese artist making waves on a global scale by rewriting what modern J-pop can sound like. His latest single, “HOPE,” is a genre-defying release that confirms his place among a new generation of emotionally driven innovators.
On “HOPE,” Rol3ert draws inspiration from genre-benders like The 1975 and keshi, delivering a sound that is equal parts tender and towering. The track’s production leans into retro 8-beat rhythms that echo the spirit of the ’80s, while still feeling unmistakably modern. It’s in the subtlety that Rol3ert shines—his voice rising from a hushed whisper to passionate crescendo, giving weight to lyrics about the uncertainty of love, the fragility of trust, and lingering regrets.
The music video is just as compelling: Rol3ert, riding through rural roads on the back of a pickup, later performing in open fields as the sunlight fades. It’s the perfect visual metaphor for the song’s journey—quietly dramatic, beautifully solitary, and full of yearning.
After the viral impact of “meaning” and its international remix contest hosted via SURF MUSIC, Rol3ert has quickly gained traction outside Japan. The winning remix from KIDCOZY brought new ears to his already-expanding fanbase, and with “HOPE” now trending across Instagram and TikTok, it’s clear that this is an artist people are ready to follow across genres and borders.
Only three tracks in, and Rol3ert is already signaling a global pop future built on vulnerability, style, and emotional storytelling. If “HOPE” is any indication of what’s next, this is just the beginning.
News | La Clara Sofia Fuses Groove, Gaze & Gesture on Seductive New Single ‘Lança’
Posted by VMan on May 10, 2025
La Clara Sofia’s new single “Lança” is all about tension—specifically, the kind that charges the air when a glance becomes an invitation and a rhythm becomes a dare. Drawing from the swagger of samba-rock and the shimmer of disco, the track reimagines the Brazilian phrase “lançar a luva” (to throw down the glove) not as confrontation, but as seduction. It’s a challenge to move closer. To give in. To feel.
The track marks the first release from her upcoming EP Abrasa, due October 10, and it sets the tone with purpose. Built on playful basslines, rich percussion, and her unmistakable vocal phrasing, “Lança” isn’t just catchy—it’s embodied. Everything about it moves with grace, from the poetry in her lyrics to the flirtation in her delivery. It lands somewhere between Rita Lee and Ana Frango Elétrico, but La Clara’s mix of physicality and restraint feels wholly her own.
A live session video, filmed inside the Centre Culturel Irlandais, reveals just how much breath and spirit the song carries in its bones. Backed by Lucimara Bispo, Nicolas Fleury, and Lucy Miller, she reinterprets “Lança” with a stripped, soulful intimacy that makes the groove feel almost sacred. It’s also a clear look at the world La Clara Sofia is building—one where tradition and experimentation meet, always pulsing forward.
With “Lança,” La Clara Sofia isn’t just releasing a new single—she’s extending a hand. The invitation is clear. The dance has already started.
News | ‘Shake’ Is Martial Simon’s Most Playful Club Weapon Yet
Posted by VMan on May 10, 2025
Start with “The Hokey Pokey.” Now set it on fire. That’s essentially what Martial Simon’s done with his newest single “Shake,” out now on Liftoff Recordings. The track opens with familiar playfulness, but within seconds it’s driving straight into the kind of high-impact drop you’d expect from a peak-hour festival set.
Simon has always played with nostalgia, but “Shake” is pure confidence. It’s irreverent, absurd, and totally addictive. The production slaps with tight percussion, magnetic rhythm, and a touch of childlike glee twisted into something rowdy.
He’s been climbing steadily—14 million Spotify streams, massive TikTok engagement, and a growing remix résumé including Jared Leto’s “Seasons.” But “Shake” is something else: bold, absurd, and absolutely built for the rave.