‘Chin Out’ is a swagger-heavy track that holds its head high. Jaal feels laid back, delivering a smooth smorgasbord of bars over a strings sample and some drum patterns that’ll make your head bop. NZ duo Church & AP appear here, letting off a frenzy of flows in an effortless manner. It appears on Jaal’s new 3-pack More Gas, which you can stream now.

Maina Doe and producer Finbar created ‘Primal Design’ in the Blue Mountains, and it’s evident in the scenic sonics of this single. Atmospheric synths pave the path to the summit, which Maina follows as she warbles through this audio wilderness. The end result is a truly lavish listen.

The mosh-pits are bound to be sweaty when this new 1300 track hits. Sollyy handles the production, pairing siren-like synths submerged in subwoofer-smashing sub bass. The boys behind the microphone approach this bounce with their signature ember-filled style, causing chaos with a non-stop frenzy of flows.

PRICIE’s ‘U, U, and Only U’ is a self-care anthem. The songstress discusses the importance of looking out for yourself through her silky, soulful melodies, that glide across mellow R&B production. This song sets the tone for her new EP IT’S PRICIE, which you can stream now.

Jamel is leaping towards his full potential on ‘Livoboyz’. The rapper’s melodies are smooth and persistent, floating atop the cloudy trap production. FS Jords’ features here, contrasting Jamel with his gritty baritone delivery. It serves as an ode to the Sydney suburb of Liverpool, and a sign of big 2023 for this dynamic duo.

Big Skeez’s latest single is about self-motivation. He hearkens back to the hurdles of his past, highlighting them as motivation for his continued grind. The artist commands the polymerised ampiano and afrobeat of the production like a hypeman, urging you to hone in on your own personal goals.

Picked Last tell tales of a risky romance in this latest cut. 3K, Agung Mango, and Boy Ace explore the trials and tribulations of this situation, articulating their experiences through understated, woozy melodies. Booming 808s and vibrant guitars occupy the production, setting this one up to be an inevitable playlist essential this Summer.

‘EKOM’ represents Akox’s always-hungry artistry. This is prevalent all throughout this new track, as he voyages through the afrobeat production with his vehement voice. It’s a buffet of rattling percussion garnished with some Michelin star-level melodies. As Mike Akox fans, we’re eating this up.

‘Last Summer’ is a reminiscent ballad. It hearkens back to a time of bliss, telling a tale of past love. The instrumentation builds with a sense of melancholy, pairing fluttering keys alongside distorted guitar flourishes. Taking the centre of the stage is r.em.edy’s vocals, reaching gargantuan summits with her raspy inflections and passionate display of vulnerability. It appears on her new project of the same name, which you can stream now.

Chandler Jewels’ ‘Enough’ showcases the artist’s knack for pop-rap. His autotuned flows are delivered with emotion, cutting through the reverberated atmosphere of the ambient production. Lyrically he’s an open book, finding a sense of vulnerability in this laid back song’s sombre tones. It appears on his new project Insomnia, which you can stream now.