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Flipstyle’s “This Is Life” Featuring Mel Mova & Lachie Eggert charts across Billboard, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify as global momentum grows

International recording artist Flipstyle is gaining worldwide momentum with his latest single “This Is Life,” featuring vocalist Mel Mova and emerging Australian saxophonist Lachie Eggert. The official music video has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube within its first month of release, marking a major milestone for the independent release.

Released through Street Music Records, the single achieved multiple chart placements in the United States between January and February 2026, reaching #58 on the Billboard Top 100, #43 on the iTunes Top 100, #26 on the Amazon Best Sellers chart, and #19 on Spotify’s Local Pulse Toronto chart. The track also charted internationally at #80 on the iTunes UK Top 100 Pop Singles Chart, reflecting strong engagement across global markets.

Written by Flipstyle and Mel Mova, “This Is Life” blends cinematic hip-hop production with motivational lyricism centered on perseverance, ambition, and resilience. The track combines polished production with live instrumentation to create a cross-genre sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

A defining element of the song is Mel Mova’s powerful vocal performance, which delivers emotional depth through soaring melodies and layered harmonies. Her vocal delivery anchors the track’s message and contributes to the song’s broad cross-cultural appeal.

The production is further elevated by Lachie Eggert’s live saxophone performance, adding warmth and expressive musical texture while bridging contemporary hip-hop with live instrumental artistry.

Executive production was led by Stephen Movafaghi, the artist behind Flipstyle. The official music video was produced by Stephen Movafaghi and Melissa Movafaghi of Contego Media, delivering a cinematic visual narrative that reinforces the song’s empowering theme.

Stephen Movafaghi, professionally known as Flipstyle, is also the founder of Pulse Musica, an all-in-one music creation SaaS platform built to support independent artists at every stage of the creative process. The platform enables users to produce music, record vocals, mix and master tracks, design cover artwork, and create music videos within a single, unified system, further expanding his role as both an artist and entrepreneur within the evolving digital music landscape.

With chart placements across multiple territories, strong international streaming engagement, and continued media recognition, “This Is Life” continues to build global momentum for the independent artist and his collaborators.

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