Singer Eylsia has returned to recording following a medical setback, releasing a new interpretation of “Where or When” that combines elements of her established EOP sound with a more rock-oriented arrangement.
The track brings together a vocal ensemble, guitars and a featured saxophone, shifting some of the orchestral elements of the original recording toward a live-band feel. Eylsia also incorporated elements of her 3D spatial sound patent to create the effect of a crowd responding to and repeating key phrases.
The recording began as a solo version, marking Eylsia’s return to singing after a hiatus. As her voice continues to recover, she said its more textured quality influenced her decision to explore a rock interpretation.
The song is also being considered for a performance sequence in the film adaptation of Eylsia’s book Hold On Another Day.
Rising artist Money Mike S.A, born Ibrahim Abdul Fakhouri, brings together music, acting and entrepreneurship under his creative identity.
Known for working across rap and singing, Money Mike S.A has also built a catalogue that includes “Believe”, featuring South African rapper Emtee. His work draws on his African-Arabian background and spans different areas of entertainment.
The artist is also the founder of YALLA HABIBI CARTEL, a venture connected to his activities in music and business. His career has included appearances on national television broadcasts and work in film.
Born on December 18, 1996, Money Mike S.A has developed an audience across social media, with a reported following of more than six million.
New York-born artist Fareed Abdallah has spent several decades moving between hip-hop, freestyle, electronic dance music and Latin music, building a catalogue shaped by influences from different musical traditions.
Raised in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, Abdallah developed an interest in music at the age of 15. His early influences included Bob Marley, The Cure, Sting, Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Nirvana, Luis Segura and Shakira.
His career began with a performance at the Roxy Nightclub in 1983, where he opened for hip-hop group The Cold Crush Brothers. He later worked with producers Full Force and Cultjam as part of the hip-hop group Future Force.
In the mid-1980s, Abdallah formed Death City Boyz with Andrew Welsh and John Lindsey. The group secured a record deal with Snowflake/Prism Records and released “Bopsey Twins”, an electro and hip-hop track that received airplay on WBLS’ “Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack”.
Abdallah and Welsh subsequently formed the freestyle group Spirit Matter. Their collaboration with DJ Frankie Bones led to “Crimes of Passion”, which gained club attention in New York and Miami. Another release, “Betrayal”, combined live Latin percussion with guitar-driven production, reflecting his interest in bringing Latin musical elements into electronic dance music.
In 2012, Abdallah established Sosua Sound Recordings and released his debut Spanish-language album, “Love n Tears”. The project included “Bailando en La Playa”, which gained attention on YouTube. Other releases from his catalogue include a bachata version of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”, “Esa Mujer” and the reggaeton track “Vamos Pa La Calle”.
Known by the names El Boricua Arabe and El Boricua De La Bachata, Abdallah draws on his Puerto Rican and Arab identity in his musical work. His releases combine Latin rhythms with elements of reggae, R&B, hip-hop and rock.
His more recent projects include “Urban Tek Volume 2: El Boricua Arabe”. The biography supplied for the release also reports that his YouTube video “Una Noche Con Un Arabe” surpassed three million views within two months of its release.
Outside his recording career, Abdallah has worked as a promoter, rapper, songwriter and poet. He is also a programming director and partner at LHMPR Radio, where he is involved in Latin urban music programming. His performance history includes shows in the United States, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and the Philippines.
With a career spanning several decades and multiple styles, Abdallah’s work reflects the movement of Latin music through hip-hop, freestyle and electronic dance music, as well as his continued interest in combining those influences.
DMOUS explores the uncertainty of falling in love on “PROMISE”, an Afro-house single built around hypnotic percussion, atmospheric textures and a soulful vocal performance.
The track centres on the tension between romantic attachment and the fear of heartbreak. Its recurring plea, “Promise that you’re not gonna break my heart,” captures the vulnerability of wanting emotional reassurance while navigating a new or developing relationship.
Musically, “PROMISE” takes a softer, more melodic direction, pairing a laid-back rhythm with warm electronic production and a dreamy atmosphere. The arrangement maintains a gentle dance-floor pulse while keeping the vocal and its emotional message at the centre.
Russian-born and influenced by club cultures in New York, Dubai and Berlin, DMOUS describes her sound as a blend of melodic electronic music and pop. Her vocal style is husky and direct, drawing on both soulful and spoken-electronic influences.
Swedish artist and music producer ISA explores atmospheric and experimental sounds on “MY LITTLE HAND”, a self-produced and performed single built around a dreamlike, slightly hypnotic sound.
The track uses layered sounds and a darker sonic palette to create an immersive listening experience. Rather than relying on heavily compressed production, ISA takes a more restrained approach, using sounds designed to draw listeners into the mood of the song.
Describing the creative direction, ISA calls “MY LITTLE HAND” a “painting rattler”, explaining that the intention was to create an experience that could be felt physically as well as heard. The artist also said the darker elements were chosen to better communicate the story and underlying feeling of the track.
“MY LITTLE HAND” is both produced and performed by ISA, who takes responsibility for shaping its sound and overall atmosphere.
