DJ and Presenter Maria Hanlon gets in the mix and chats through her top 10 tracks of 2024, starring Rebecca Vasmant, Karen Nyame KG & Ronnie Loko, Jelani Blackman, Wilfy D, The Mouse Outfit, AyiTe & Metrodome and more…
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Come Together ft. Ella Knight and Sonedo – Rebecca Vasmant
Written on a rainy day in Glasgow, ‘Come Together’ combines Jazz and House to create a warm and mesmerising track. The intricate instrumental works perfectly alongside Ella Knight’s stunning vocals. Since I heard it, I haven’t been able to stop playing this one.
Tell Me – Karen Nyame KG & Ronnie Loko
‘Tell Me’ has been a staple in my sets this year, it always brings the vibe and gets people moving!
Let Me Talk To You – Jelani Blackman
Jelani Blackman has soundtracked most of my 2024, so I had to include one of his tracks in the mix. I remember listening to ‘Let Me Talk To You’ for the first time on a rainy late night walk home and finding the track so unique with all the different elements and layers.
DAY&NITE – Wilfy D
I’ve been playing this banger lots since it came out in October. The perfect winter warmer! I’m already excited to see what Wilfy D drops next in 2025.
Propane – The Mouse Outfit, AyiTe & Metrodome
‘Propane’ combines influences of Rap, Grime and Electronic/UK bass music to create a really distinctive sound that’s been on heavy rotation for me in 2024.
Julia – Casnova & Micofcourse
I included Casnova in last year’s ‘Best Of 2023’ and he’s made it on my list again! ‘Julia’ with Micofcourse might just be my favourite track of Casnova’s to date.
The Back (feat. LEGZDINA) [Extended Mix] – KingCrowney & Jimpster
LEGZDINA’s vocals draw you right in and the housey beat makes this one club-ready. I opened a set with it recently and it was the perfect way to get the party started.
Calling On Me Feat. Biyi – Isaac Carter
I discovered Isaac Carter’s tunes earlier this year and have been playing them in my radio show & sets since. The combination of Deep House with Biyi’s vocals is a match made in heaven.
All The Mels (Master) – Melle Brown
This track is the ultimate energy booster. I played ‘All The Mels’ on the Pagoda at Secret Garden Party on a sunny day in summer and the crowd loved it, so I’ll always have very fond memories of this bop.
Hips Yo Thighs – Sally C & Eliza Rose
A dreamy collab and a sassy, sexy EP to end the year from Sally C & Eliza Rose. ‘Hips Yo Thighs’ is one of my favourite tracks from 2024 and I’m sure I’ll be playing it plenty in 2025 too!
Words: Maria Hanlon @mariahanlon. Listen to The Voices Breakfast Show with Maria Hanlon on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 9-11am on voicesradio.co.uk.
