New York native rapper Leaf drops her next single / video off her upcoming project “IS IT YOU.” Raised in New York City, Leaf, a self-proclaimed multihyphenate, not only models and raps, but is a true artist. Now 24, she has only built on what she started as a young phenom. Leaf has continued writing and producing her own music, directing and editing her own videos, and even designing her own MBM (Magnetic Bitch Movement) clothing line.
“Is It You” is about getting what you want from men / owning your sexuality. Leaf playfully has dinner with her friends at a Chinese restaurant in NYC while they chat about dating which later turns into a dance party and she even gets some advice from an older woman having dinner at the same restaurant “No check, No number”. Both the song and video are very energetic and makes one want to stand up and start dancing as the hook goes, “Is it you, I just wanna know is it you.”
Later on rapper Dave East makes a cameo as Leaf’s love interest at the end of the night where Leaf meets up with him after her girls’ night. With everyone in quarantine this is a song that can help ease anxiety and help other manifest their dream bae.
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Loby, a member of the College Park, MD community, first came onto the scene in 2018 with “Sorority Girl”, a captivating record that draws influence from The Weeknd, Bryson Tiller, and Sabrina Claudio. Following this successful release, Loby has continued to expose his vulnerabilities with his unique and personal storytelling. Loby uses elements from various genres and wants to reinvent the R&B scene by mixing the classics while also tying in smooth, sensual, and ambient sounds to create a vibe of his own.
A singer, song writer, and producer from Broward County, Florida. CatchTwentyTwo breaks away from the accustomed routine of music of today’s times, and instead chooses to focus on what matters most, the expression of emotion in its authentic form. Often soft-spoken and invariably sullen in his vocal style, the pop artist delves into deeper themes of romance, confusion, and anger. We interviewed him too!
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