The Highlights Of 2018 – May

Nisho Fernando is back with an all new release with fresher Shanya Rathnayaka – Your Love. This single went onto becoming a YES Home Grown hit.

Supun Perera, Charitha Attalage & Saritha Edirisinghe – Surath Suwaya (සුරත් සුවය) . This follow up t ‘Radhawani’ was an instant success ,not only on radio but also the lankan internet.

Elephants In The Room & Nu Age Of Lau are bands that emerged during the month.

Dj & Producer Van Luup releases ‘Outta Control’ after 3 years.

Ras Ceylon releases ‘Full Medal Jacket’

This new EP is a collaboration with producer Dawit Justice and the legendary Hiphop artist Tragedy Khadafi aka Intelligent Hoodlum and has been in the works for a minute. It’s 7 tracks of the realest brand of revolutionary Hiphop

Yuki ft. Ravi Jay – Toiya Baiya

Released for the mad politically charged times we live in, this single again was an instant hit with the internet of lanka.

Costa x KK – JAADI ජාඩි (Official Music Video)

This is the first time Rapper KK has rapped in Sinhala, we’ve known him for his time as a dj in the past and a rapper who spits rhymes in English as a solo artist and as part of Unscripted.

IRAJ Ft Nadeera | Shermaine Willis & Master D – Nimnawiye
Touching on the very sensitive subject of abuse & domestic violence, we think that Iraj has done a very good job at putting the spotlight on a topic not a lot of people would touch on. This singe is also the first Sinhala Future Bass which was co-produced by award winner producer – Hibshi.

Shannon Davin Releases A New Ep – Chimera
‘Chimera’ is a 2 track Ep that also features remixes of the 2 by various Djs from the international circuit. This release was through Plankton Repellant.

KalaGotti By Ghosha is a special show put on by the very cool peeps of Down Town Pulse.

IRAJ Ft. Peshala – නොනැවතී
18th of May will always be remembered as the day good news finally came to an island war torn for 30 long years. Iraj released a video not only to remember the day, but also to remember the forgotten heroes

Pasan Liyanage Ft Minidu Welgama – Kaamashi (Official Video). This is fresher Mihindu’s entry to the Sinhala music scene.

Stigmata – Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown is released and it’s got 2 videos. 1 being the tribute video featuring some of Colombo’s favorite cosplayers and the second one being the official music video.

Hustler Bhai Ft MinnyMe x Mc Go Dravidan x Mc Sanna – Rowdy ( Paathaale 2 )
Kandy has it’s own share of Rappers and Hamdaan Hassan is a name that has been around for quite a few years now. Known for his signature Tamil Rap & collaborations, the rapper & all round creative powerhouse is back with ‘Rowdy’ (Paathale 2), which we think makes for an interesting watch/listen. It also features home based rapper MinnyMe & India’s Mc Go Dravidan & Mc Sanna.

The Soul releases their debut video (a live & edited recording of their recent performance) and it’s for a single they drop at most gigs and this take features Paul Roth on Sax duties.