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New Song From Lauren Spencer Smith, "SAD FOREVER"

18 OCTOBER 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith, a multi-platinum recording artist and rising star internationally, debuted her brand-new song "Sad Forever" off her album Mirror today. Her first music video as co-director with Henry Arres for the song "Sad Forever" features gorgeous visuals that complement the song's somber tone. Viewers may watch Lauren battling complex emotions while leading a busy and prosperous life in the promotional film. The powerful vocalist and songwriter Lauren uses the range and depth of her voice to promote the importance of monitoring your mental health and to inspire her audience to acknowledge their true feelings.


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"Sad Forever" was published not long after Lauren's debut full-length album Mirror, which was well-received by NPR, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other publications. She is presently halfway through her 42-city global headline tour, The Mirror Tour, which has sold out a significant portion of its dates in North America, Europe & the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Mirror is made up of 15 extraordinarily emotional, intimate songs that give listeners a glimpse into Lauren's life. The title Mirror is intimate and deliberate, “I’ve been working on this album for years. It has been with me through so much in my life, the highs and the lows, and it means more to me than I can put into words. It tells a story of reflection, healing and growth. The title comes from the one thing in my life that's seen me in every emotion through that journey— my bedroom and bathroom mirror.”

Through her approachable and genuine songs, Lauren has garnered a global fan base with more than one billion global streams to date. Mirror features singles like "That Part," the anthem of 2023's romanticism, "Best Friend Breakup," which provides solace for a particular kind of heartbreak, "Fantasy," which confronts toxic relationships and features her close friends and collaborators GAYLE and Em Beihold, and her breakthrough songs, the platinum-certified singles "Fingers Crossed" and "Flowers." With "Bigger Person," a previously unreleased fan favorite, and "Do It All Again," the album's penultimate single, Mirror is eagerly anticipated. Both songs contain a variety of melodic and lyrical Easter eggs that fans can discover.

Performances by Lauren on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 2022 MTV VMAs, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and other shows have highlighted her recent success. She performed at the People's Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Best New Artist, and Apple Music named her one of their "5 Breakthrough Artists Of 2022."


“’Mirror’ features breakthrough singles” – Billboard

“Smith transmits this sense of forward momentum and change via open-hearted balladry with an ear for melody” – Rolling Stone

“Diaristic songwriting that feels immediately relatable.” – The Guardian

“A global pop sensation…pairing poignant and resonant lyricism with unforgettable melodies and the purity of her voice to create hit after hit.” – Sweety High


Tickets and VIP for the Mirror Tour are available now. For the full list of tour dates, ticket links and VIP packages, head to tour.LaurenSpencerSmith.com.

LISTEN TO “SAD FOREVER” HERE










A New Hit Called "DIENTES" Featuring Usher & DJ Khalid is Released by Global Star J Balvin!

Miami, Florida, 15 September, 2023: The explosive dance music "Diente" was just released by DJ Khaled, a world-famous hitmaker and producer, 8-time Grammy Award winner Usher, and global superstar and Multi-Latin Grammy winner J Balvin.


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"DIENTES" is tipped to take the world by storm and establish itself as the new anthem. The song features a well-known interpolation of USHER's 2004 chart-topping single, "Yeah!," paying respect to one of the most renowned songs in music history while incorporating a scorching Latin twist that is distinctively J Balvin.

An explosively compelling music video that whisks viewers away to a world where nostalgia and exuberant entertainment collide is the accompaniment to this powerful single. The video pulses in sync with J Balvin's thrilling beats, USHER's smooth R&B enchantment, and DJ Khaled's distinctive sound. It is set against brilliant backdrops of colorful metropolitan streets and a dynamic dance floor that comes to life. In addition to paying homage to the past, these meticulously chosen graphics create an immersive trip that catapults "DIENTES" into the future as a legendary and musical masterpiece.

"DIENTES" is a special fusion of musical genres and styles including three different and highly popular musicians, and it has all the makings of a timeless and unforgettable smash. "DIENTES" is a tribute to J Balvin's ability to innovate and redefine music while remaining faithful to his Latino roots. It was produced by a powerhouse team that included Mura Masa, Fred Ball, DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Tainy, and Michael Brun.

All streaming services have "DIENTES" available, and J Balvin's official YouTube channel has the song video.





As a tribute to the late singer Lata Mangeshkar, Khatija Rahman released her debut album KUHU KUHU.

28 September 2023: Khatija Rahman has released her debut album, "Kuhu Kuhu", as a tribute to the late music luminary Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary.


The album, which also features the all-female Firdaus Orchestra, comprises renditions of Mangeshkar’s iconic songs such as,

“Piya Tose”, “Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha”, “Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya”,

“Bekas Pe Karam” and “O Sajna”


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In honor of Lata Mangeshkar, one of the finest female musicians of all time, Khatija performs Kuhu Kuhu as a group.

The five-song collection, which features Mangeshkar's well-known songs like "Piya Tose Naina Laage Re," "Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha," "Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya," "Bekas Pe Karam," and "O Sajna," is a wonderful showcase for Khatija's beautiful vocals. The musician's goal in composing "Kuhu Kuhu" was to honor the ability, brilliance, and artistry of everyone who contributed to the creation of these musical treasures. Khatija extends her sincere gratitude through this release to the illustrious original composers, arrangers, and lyricists of these timeless songs, including SD Burman, Madan Mohan, Adi Narayana Rao, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Bharat Vyas, and Shakeel Badayuni.

Kuhu Kuhu, which is released with SaReGaMa, was written as a joyful homage to Lata Mangeshkar and her eternal musical legacy. The remarkable Firdaus Orchestra, a project of Expo City Dubai, an all-female ensemble mentored by composer A.R. Rahman and supported by UAE Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO, Expo City Dubai Authority, is featured on this all-acoustic album while maintaining the songs' original essence.

About ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, musician Khatija Rahman communiquéd, “I began learning music in my teenage years. I had always marveled at Lata Mangeshkar ji’s artistry, but when my teacher introduced me to ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ and other songs was when I started to actually sing and record myself performing her songs. Since then, I’ve had a beautiful journey with Lata Ji’s music and I’ve enjoyed my moments of exploring her catalog. ‘Kuhu Kuhu’ is my tribute to Lata ji and a way of paying my respects to a musician who changed the world as we know it. Her positive message to me following my first single is what inspired this album.” She further added, “‘Kuhu Kuhu’ has also been largely possible due to Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy who has always been supportive of women in the arts. We’ve kept the sound of the album pure, rich, and live to capture the essence of the music from the retro years. I hope people find nostalgia, joy, and comfort in ‘Kuhu Kuhu’. Music has no cultural, national, or gender barriers, and your support means a lot to me.”

The "Piya Tose" music video is particularly noteworthy since it displays a symbolic image of international cooperation and representation. It shows Khatija performing with the amazing Firdaus Orchestra, which is made up of 54 female instrumentalists from 26 different countries. The UAE Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, played the location host for the music video for Khatija, who believes in the power of limitless creative synergy — not just behind the scenes but also on the screen and stages.

In 2020, Khatija's maiden single "Farishton" was launched. Lata Mangeshkar called this young talent, spoke to her, and appreciated her skills. She also expressed her approval of the song. In honor of Mangeshkar's birthday, Khatija is now releasing a five-track CD.

Khatija Rahman's debut album showcases both her diverse vocal range and ongoing artistic growth. With her 2020 release, "Farishton," Khatija set the bar high by promoting equality, peace, and community in both the song and the Miyazaki-inspired fantasy setting of the music video. For the songs of hope and healing, "Ahimsa" and "Iltaja," Khatija also worked with the magnificent Irish rock band U2 and Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej.

Global audiences have been captivated by her cinematic ballads from Ponniyin Selvan-2 and Iravin Nizhal. Khatija had her playback acting debut at the age of 14 with Enthiran, and ever since then, she has been carving out a remarkable career as a new-age artist who is rooted in innovation and creativity. The musician will then make her compositional debut with Minmini. The musician hopes that when Kuhu Kuhu is released, listeners will be taken back to their early years and will feel comfort and delight from the tribute CD.

With her innovative skills, the up-and-coming musician has been creating outstanding songs, including the Coke Studio India smash "Sagavaasi" with Arivu, "Rock A Bye Baby" with Julia Gartha from Mimi, "Pranama Pranama" with Vijay Yesudas from Maamannan, and more. Khatija has performed in a variety of musical genres, including classical, rock, hip-hop, and pop. The musician offers listeners a unique selection of old Bollywood songs in her debut CD.

















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