Move forward Joe Lington has the most modern R&B sound and is Cork's own musical gem. It's just as interesting to read about Lington's quick rise in the R&B scene around the world as it is to listen to his music, which is based on the emotional rhythms of the lively streets of Cork. As the saying goes, all artistic projects have to start somewhere....

Italian DJ and producer Yoky just released "My Promise," a UK rap/drill song that captures the scene's emotional depth while retaining a strong commercial appeal. The song, which taps into the pulse of the current UK rap and drill trend by combining moody, atmospheric production with a melodic vocal delivery that adds emotional weight, offers introspective narration layered over contemporary drill sonics, placing it firmly...