Sheer genius is demonstrated by the fascinating versatile artist and songwriter Orange Dolla Fox in his new album “Don’t Fox with Me.” The impeccable artist’s tracks are creatively entertaining and captivate the audience with an immersive and catchy vibe.
We’re lucky enough to have sneaked in for an interview with a talented artist. He was generous enough to lend some of his precious moments as we gleefully stumbled deep into his personal and professional life. Here are some excerpts from the interview:
Congratulations on the release of “Don’t Fox With Me”! What was the process like when you were creating the album and how long was this project in the making?
I’ve been recording for artists for years. I initially wanted to do a small EP, alone.
So I worked on a few new tracks … and I finally got into the game, recording lots of new songs . I took 9-10 months to prepare all of this. It was very addicting and very exciting to go in all these directions.
What does this album mean to you?
I wanted the album to be able, in 15 songs, to represent everything I like/listen to.I have been producing Afropop and Dancehall songs for many years, I have met lots of super talented artists.I was afraid, at the beginning, to offer an album that mixes so much style, but I also understood that the current era is mixed. Major Lazer -for example- offers albums where you can find Brazilian rap, reggaeton, dancehall and afropop … Nobody takes offense! and that’s good, musical openness is a big step forward.
Which song was your favorite and least favorite to put together on the album?
Releasing an album of 15 songs means recording 25! The ones I like the least are not on this album. The first reviews on the album are quite unsettling because there is not a title that stands out in particular. Lots of people write to me to give me their favorite title … and it’s never the same! I admit I had a lot of fun recording the track with TruRaw and Nzau from Kenya. They are very talented, the result surprised me a lot.
Which song on the album has the most memorable story for you? Whether it’s the writing process, recording sessions or release of the song.
I wrote a lot of Afro Pop and dancehall songs in “ghostwriting”. I have some ability to write. Nevertheless, I wanted to do a Brazilian Baile Funk title for the first time. I thought I was going to have a lot of trouble strangely, I wrote the whole structure of the song in 30 minutes. I quickly made the connection with Jacques Dingle, an experienced artist, to record in Portuguese / Brazilian and he spontaneously introduced me to Frodo, a Brazilian who had never recorded a song before.It was super spontaneous, I had confidence, I accepted directly. We all had good energy. I’m very happy with the result, and it even made me want to dig a little deeper in that direction.
Your music blends an adventurous mix of Afropop, Dancehall and Reggaeton to create a uniquely addictive sound! How do you know when you’ve found the right sound for a song?
I have been a DJ for a long time. I know the Afropop and Dancehall catalog from the last 20 years inside and out. When I composed the tracks for this album, I was thinking of famous artists, imagining myself working for them. For example, I wrote “Kill Person” while thinking of Wizkid. “Energy” thinking of Reekado Banks. “Africa” thinking of Mr Eazi. And “Township Rap” with Rema in mind (I’m a huge Rema fan!). I then thought about more … affordable artists who could lend themselves to my instrumentals!
What were the biggest initial hurdles to pursuing your musical dreams and how did you overcome them?
I did not encounter any problems in the conception of the album.But releasing an album is 50% musical talent and 50% marketing. When you are independent, whatever the quality of the project, it is difficult to have media exposure. This means that the marketing budget must often be greater than the creative budget. I did not take this direction and the way to meet the public is always more difficult, but it is tastier. It always gives me great pleasure when I get a message from a guy in Puerto Rico or Toronto who tells me he likes my music. I’m happy that a media like yours takes the time to support projects like mine. That is true:Does Lady Gaga really need an additional item to promote her music? I do not think so!
What has been the best moment in your musical career that you’re most proud of?
I have always “ghostwritten” for producers. My best musical moments come from these little hits. It is thanks to these titles that I found myself legitimate with my own songs. I started to produce remixes, original songs for artists. I had 3 contracts with Jamaican labels at the time. At one point, I told myself that I was ready to release a project on my own.
Thank you for speaking with us! For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?
I saw that you had released an article on the top 10 African rappers in 2021. Remember to give them my number 🙂
Let me tell you about Dutch 3Times, a genre-fluid lyricist and melodic craftsman whose music sits somewhere between Southern reflection and Detroit pressure. He has a sharp instinct for rhythm, moving between rap, melody, and tightly cut lyricism with ease. Whether he is working over heavy trap drums or slow, atmospheric production, Dutch 3Times knows how to make a beat feel alive. He does not simply settle into the pocket, he reshapes it. Welcome aboard, ladies and gentlemen.
The independent artist returns with “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” a bold and intoxicating 9-track project that runs 24 minutes and 14 seconds. It marks another strong chapter in his ambitious six-part “Distant Lover Saga,” a conceptual run built around the emotional extremes of love, lust, longing, and heartbreak. Seductive, reflective, dangerous, and thrilling, this latest release is a genre-bending statement from an artist willing to blur lines, bend sound, and follow feeling wherever it takes him.
Before the music even begins, the cover art sets the mood. Washed in luminous neon green, it feels like a futuristic dreamscape where passion and heartbreak have become their own coded language. Three glowing feminine silhouettes stand at the center, part muse, part memory, part mirage. They suggest desire, mystery, and emotional complication, while streams of digital text form a matrix-like backdrop repeating the album’s core themes, love, lust, heartbreak. The image is sleek, haunting, and cybernetic. In Dutch 3Times’ world, romance feels electric and elusive, deeply felt yet always slightly out of reach.
The music is just as immersive.
The opener, “No Stress” featuring Neisha Neshae, sets the tone with futuristic minimalism that actually works. Over a clean, sharp beat built from rubbery basslines, crisp percussion, and spacious melodic restraint, Dutch 3Times shows one of his strongest gifts, his ability to lock into the production until he feels fused with it. His flow moves with smooth confidence, calm and unbothered, while Neisha Neshae brings a sharper feminine edge that strengthens the chemistry without breaking the track’s hypnotic cool.
Then comes “No Secrets,” an explosive, hook-driven anthem powered by booming 808s and sliding drill basslines that tap into the raw force of UK and New York drill. Its refrain, “Girl you know what I mean, don’t keep no secrets from me,” gives the song instant replay value. Dutch’s commanding cadence and unmistakable voice push it even further, making it one of the project’s clear centerpieces.
“BackStreet Girls PT2” moves into darker territory, a woozy nocturnal trap trip that feels like wandering through a psychedelic after-hours haze. Warped synth textures, rolling low-end, and a slow hypnotic bounce give the track its pull. Dutch 3Times leans into melody here, letting his voice dissolve into the atmosphere until he feels less like a rapper in front of the beat and more like another instrument inside the mix, ghostlike, fluid, and intoxicating.
Tracks like “All Day All Night” bring polished modern rap swagger. Dark atmospheric keys sit against punchy, clean drums, leaving enough space for the bars to breathe. The song’s stripped-back confidence and easy hook give it anthem potential. It is simple, catchy, and hard to ignore.
“Do For Me” is one of the project’s most compelling moments. Cinematic, haunting, and experimental, it carries real danger in its DNA. The production feels deep, drugged, and immersive, covered in shadow and dramatic tension. Its repetitive hook stays with you after the song ends, circling in the mind like a temptation that refuses to fade.
What makes “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak” land is its range. Dutch 3Times builds a world where sleek hip-hop minimalism, explosive drill energy, hazy trap psychedelia, polished rap bravado, and cinematic experimentation sit together naturally. There is sensuality here. There is swagger. There is vulnerability. There is edge. More than anything, there is intention.
This is music for late-night drives, smoke-filled thoughts, reckless passion, quiet obsession, and every blurred feeling in between.
With “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” Dutch 3Times keeps shaping the “Distant Lover Saga” into something bigger than a sequence of releases. It is starting to feel like a living universe of emotion and sound.
There is something here for everyone. Find it now by streaming this project.
Afro Brazilian trio 3B Rich keep sharpening their place in contemporary music with the release of their latest single, “Slow Twerking.” Blending modern R&B, hip hop, and pop with an easy sense of control, the song lands as a hypnotic, club minded track full of cinematic detail and an undeniable groove.
Driven by smooth, pulsing production and airy synth work, “Slow Twerking” reaches beyond the usual dancefloor rush. There is a real story inside it. The track sketches the life of a dancer moving through the nightlife world, holding onto her confidence, resilience, and ambition. Through vivid lyrics, 3B Rich present a woman who commands attention while working toward something larger, supporting her child, investing in her education, and building a future for herself on her own terms.
A big part of the song’s appeal comes from the way the group handles its vocals. Brothers Hi-en, Mr. Spotlight, and J-Royal play off one another with the kind of chemistry that makes the track feel loose and precise at the same time. Verses, hooks, and melodies pass naturally between them. Each voice has its own character, but together they create a polished, unified sound. The hook stays with you, long after the song ends.
On the production side, “Slow Twerking” captures what makes 3B Rich stand out. They move between genres with care, never losing the emotional pull or rhythmic focus of the song. The layered arrangement, sharp sense of rhythm, and melodic immediacy make it easy to imagine the track thriving both on streaming platforms and in a live setting.
The single also arrives at an important point for the trio. As attention around “Slow Twerking” continues to build, 3B Rich are wrapping up work on their debut album. The project is expected to push further into the ideas introduced here, with more genre blending, stronger storytelling, and adventurous production choices. It speaks to the group’s drive to test their range while staying grounded in something genuine.
Originally from Los Angeles and now based in Las Vegas, 3B Rich bring a distinct West Coast feel that is shaped by broader global influences. Their music is marked by tight harmonies, a strong stage presence, and a creative vision that connects different sounds and cultural perspectives. As their catalog grows, so does the sense that they are becoming a genuinely forward looking act, one with the potential to leave a real mark on pop and urban music.
With more releases, live shows, and industry partnerships ahead, 3B Rich are moving steadily from rising talent to serious creative contender.
“Slow Twerking” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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Rising bedroom R&B crooner Sylk McCloud, hailing from SE Washington, DC, turns up the temperature on his latest single, “Safeword.” It’s a slow burner built for the club, where glossy modern R&B melts into a little hip hop swagger. BuBu The Producer keeps the track sleek and plush, while featured rapper and emcee Mr.24 slides in with a verse that sharpens the edge.
Right away, “Safeword” lands in that moody late night pocket. The instrumental is velvet smooth, but it moves with a steady, hypnotic groove that nudges you closer. Sylk sings like he’s speaking directly across a dark room, soft in tone yet sure of himself. That push and pull is the point, a mix of vulnerability and control, desire and hesitation, all held in tension without spilling into melodrama.
The song takes its cues from the “Shades of Grey” film series, leaning into trust, fantasy, and the charged negotiation that comes with intimacy. Sylk makes the hook the centerpiece, letting the melody do the seducing even as the lyrics get bold:
“Tell me you’re sexy, all positions go
Are you ready for submission
Fifty shades is what I’m giving
Satisfaction all positions
Only one thing missing
Tell me your safeword…”
Those lines set the mood with a teasing confidence that never feels rushed. The chorus is restrained and tempting, built to linger rather than hit and disappear. Sylk’s voice floats above the beat with a magnetic ease, so the hook sticks in your head and in your gut.
When Mr.24 arrives, the energy shifts without breaking the spell. His delivery brings a gritty smooth contrast to Sylk’s melodic glide, grounding the fantasy in something a little tougher. It’s a smart pairing. The two artists sound comfortable sharing the same space, which helps “Safeword” work in more than one setting, from a packed dance floor to a late night playlist you keep to yourself.
A lot of the track’s pull comes from the production choices. BuBu The Producer builds a lush, atmospheric soundscape that matches Sylk’s tone, leaving room for breath, for pause, for that moment before the next touch. It feels designed for slow dancing, for cruising through the city after midnight, or for setting the room’s temperature with intention.
With “Safeword,” Sylk McCloud keeps carving out his lane in contemporary R&B, blending emotional weight with sensual confidence. The single plays like a small, cinematic scene, intimate on purpose, polished without feeling distant.
“Safeword” is now available on all major streaming platforms.