Music / NewsMusic / NewsHear two new songs from Jai and A.K. Paul’s label, Paul InstituteNewcomers HIRA and REINEN share ‘Red Light Drive’ and ‘Masquerade’ShareLink copied ✔️July 31, 2018July 31, 2018TextSelim Bulut Jai and A. K. Paul have released two tracks by two brand new artists on their label, Paul Institute. “Red Light Drive” comes from HIRA, while “Masquerade” comes from REINEN. In a statement released alongside the tracks, HIRA is described as a self-taught London artist inspired by Prince, Nirvana, the Neptunes, and Frank Ocean. “Red Light Drive” is billed as a “cyberpunk symphony set in that night club in Strange Days”. HIRA previously recorded as Hira King, and collaborated with A. K. Paul on last year’s “Eve”. REINEN, meanwhile, bonded with A. K. Paul over their shared love of Annie Lennox, Tears for Fears, and Grace Jones. “Masquerade” is described as a “trigonal tale inspired by Red Curtain Cinema & Gothic Romance”. The Paul Institute was founded by the Paul brothers in 2016. Last year they found a permanent home for the platform in west London, taking over a former BBC nightclub. The new tracks by HIRA and REINEN bring the label’s release total up to seven. The label’s latest releases follow quickly on from a new music transmission last week, which saw the Paul Institute release new songs by Ruthven and Fabiana Palladino. The vinyl versions of both tracks feature instrumental b-sides. Both songs are available on the Paul Institute website now. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORETOMORA are the dance-pop superduo out to ‘connect unexpected people’If Geese are a psy-op, so is everything else Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthA deep dive into the fan-led SOPHIE archive projectThe secret history of Black British musicSilvana Estrada: ‘Bad Bunny is my hero, but Latin America is a continent’ The ultimate guide to music festivals in 2026Stop calling Justin Bieber’s Coachella set ‘lazy’Xaviersobased’s online obsessions: NBA 2K, skate videos and NickelodeonQueer nightlife is thriving in Bucharest’s abandoned backroomsThe rise of Rico Ace in 5 tracksSwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-setEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy