Live and acoustic; alya isha's first single, diaSpoRia, played numerous times across the BBC – Radio 6 with Jamz Supernova and Mary Anne Hobbes as well as on BBC Introducing by Fern Buckley, and picked up by Asian Tones and Mango Masala.

Performed and recorded at the majestic Belmont Villa, which platforms some of the UK’s finest jazz talent, including Reuben James and David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats).

Timely as ever, the track is an exploration of being of the diaspora, written last year when alya isha reached her ancestral land of Mauritius for the first time, only to see the claws of colonisation still so deeply ingrained. A collaboration with Reunionese producer INSULA, and made possible by Babani Studios, the track is an invitation to stand in our power and to protect our lands and people: which unfortunately could not be more relevant now.

A unique sound: Maloya re-interpreted, fused with South London Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop, played live by the incredible Mahesh Parkar on tabla, Lou Stipcewich on double bass, and R.Li on keys, percussion and backing vocals, in the heart of the crumbling British Empire.

alya isha - diaSpoRia Unplugged Live at Belmont Villa

Engineered by Sanford Parker at Palisade Studios and Hypercube Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Adam Stilson at Decade Music Studios

Stephanie Nikolas - Vocals and Synth
Neil Yodnane - Guitar and Synth
Sarah Sterling - Bass
Weasel Elliott - Guitar
Mike Hoyt - Drums

Time Heals

Different hues of blue make different moods in you . . . .

Hues of Blue

GATHERING DUST - Track Description
Raw, pleading, and painfully honest — Gathering Dust is a late-night confessional from someone on the edge of losing the one thing they can’t live without. The DC Sound Project tap into the desperation of love slipping through your fingers: when pride is gone, the room is cold, and you’re down on your knees hoping you’re not too late.
Les Corlett’s lyrics cut deep, betrayal, regret, and that quiet fear of being left behind to gather dust. Phil Dutton’s vocal delivers every crack of vulnerability, carried by guitars that ache and a rhythm that refuses to give up.
For anyone who’s stayed up at 3AM replaying mistakes, rehearsing apologies, and begging for one more chance… this one hits home.
Break down. Fight back.
Beg, before love turns to dust.

Lyrics
My whole world is sleeping,
Gathering dust.
No where left to turn,
And no one to trust.
What's the point in me,
Dropping to my knees?
And begging you,
Begging you,
Please.
You treat me like a nail,
You're hammering's good.
Watch me as I bleed,
I did what I could.
I tried so hard to please,
To you I'm like some disease.
I'm begging you,
I'm bedding you,
Please.
What's the point us in arguing
We both want the same thing.
Yes I swear that I love you,
I even went and bought the ring.
What the point in us worrying,
We both know how this works.
If I'm lyin', I'm dyin',
Yeah I'm a jerk.
As the hours keep creeping,
Without your love I'd be lost.
If the words bare repeating,
You'd almost think I'd gone soft.
I'll take the blame,
You'll complain dear.
I'm beggin' you, beggin' you, beggin' you,
Beggin' you please . . .


GATHERING DUST

POP-OLOGY (ポポロジー)

Stadium

One Step Away

This track is about being so close to success that you can almost taste it. That feeling of standing right at the edge, knowing all the hard work, late nights, and sacrifices are finally lining up.

“One Step Away” captures the hunger, the pressure, and the belief it takes to keep pushing forward when quitting would be easier. It’s about trusting the process, staying locked in, and refusing to let doubt pull you back when you’re this close to the breakthrough.

This song is for anyone chasing a dream, reminding you that sometimes all it takes is one more step.

One Step Away

Together jam

JUST BECAUSE  feat. IPG1
Vocals and Verses: Ian Greaves
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/just-because-vocals-100-bpm
Lillithe: music, arrangement, Mix  and production
Lyrics:
(Intro) Gotta cut it up, gotta cut it up—-yeah! Just because, just because Gotta cut it up, gotta cut it up—-yeah! Just because, just because
(Chorus) Play my beats loud, rock and move the crowd  Just because, just because make it real, keep it real, underground feel Just because, just because
Just because, just because
Just because, just because

(Verse1)
Sometimes, cold as ice, twice is nice
Gotta cut it up, added some flavor to the slice—
Honed and crafted, chop and dice
Fire and heat,— free—-, no price
Gotta cut it up, added flavor to the slice
Price been paid, rampage and raid
Just because, just because
Since back in the day, yo I got it made
flat tops and fades
Now I’m rockin braids,
Basement, rooftop, outdoors more
Just because, just because

(Verse2) So here I am again, memory Like finding a long lost friend A focused pattern, that never seems to really end That loops and repeats,  Over and over again Over and over again,
Time passes, old and new trends, It’s simply not an option, so how can I pretend? Just enough rope, to run to the end Before the same Pattern, pulls me back again before the same pattern, pulls me back again pulls me back again

(Verse3)
If the world feels heavy, let the music lift, 
To ease every burden, let the rhythms shift
party through the night, no worries relief
hip-hop strength, brings a melody of peace

Just because feat. IPG1

red lights by nova j

Let ‘em come, let ‘em go, time to go away
Flying on the red eye with red eyes
Time has come, cut and run, then I go away
Flying on the red eye with red eyes

‘Cause I’m existing in the dream I dreamed
Hotel hopping, suitcase living, ain’t quite what it seems
When the red lights on, composed and calm
When the red lights off, anxiety

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is

Different names, same old games, then we say goodbye
Flying on the red eye with red eyes
Feeling tired, uninspired, tryin’ not to cry
Flying on the red eye with red eyes

‘Cause I’m existing in the dream I dreamed
Hotel hopping, suitcase living, ain’t quite what it seems
When the red lights on, composed and calm
When the red lights off, anxiety

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is
(Don’t know what home is)

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is

[Instrumental]

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is

I’ve been thinking
the best is behind me
Like a day dream (sail away)
when the night is lonely
Don’t wanna go home
Don’t know what home is

[Instrumental close]

red lights

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