Category: Music
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Inestimable Returns With Listen to the Music 2 After Three Years
Three years after their last full project, Inestimable returns with Listen to the Music 2, a release that reflects both time away and the decision to come back on their own terms. The Lagos-based collective first gained attention with Listen to the Music in 2022, a collaborative project that brought multiple artists together and reached…
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Culture Club: LADIPOE on the Rise of Nigerian Hip-Hop and Africa’s Creative Future
In the latest episode of Culture Club, the conversation goes deep as Spotify’s Senior Editor for West Africa, Benewaah Boateng, sits down with the lyrical Nigerian star LADIPOE. The episode centres on a conversation around the DNA of modern African music, delving into the evolution of the continent’s sound and the remarkable expansion of Nigerian Hip-Hop.…
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How DJ Consequence Is Pushing Amapiano In Lagos
Over the last five years, Amapiano has grown from a South African street sound into a continental movement and in Nigeria, few DJs have played a more consistent role in its rise than DJ Consequence. At a time when Afrobeats dominated mainstream sets, Consequence leaned into the log drums, soulful chords, and slow-burning grooves of…
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Café Riddim & Saelem Release “Finished” — A First-of-Its-Kind Gospel Afrohouse Record for Easter
Café Riddim and Saelem unveil “Finished,” a gospel-inspired Afrohouse record arriving today, Good Friday, echoing the moment Jesus declared His final words on the cross: “It is finished.”Known for pushing original Nigerian Afrohouse into new territory, Café Riddim steps into the gospel space with a record that blends spiritual depth with electronic energy. “Finished” reflects…
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Sylent Nqo Reimagines Zim Rock with “Sewe” featuring Mann Friday
Zimbabwean/Mozambican artist Sylent Nqo continues to push boundaries with his latest release “Sewe”, a heartfelt collaboration with Mann Friday. Known as “The Guitar Sangoma,” Sylent Nqo’s artistry sits at the sweetspot of healing, storytelling, and sonic innovation, and with this release, he leans confidently into shaping Zim Rock as a distinct and evolving sound on…
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DARKOO & RUGER RELEASE SOLAR
LISTEN HERE “Her presence in pop culture isn’t only earned, it’s needed to show others what’s possible…” – Glamour Magazine “The musician smashing stereotypes with her style and sound” – British Vogue “Ready for world domination” – NME 27th March announced the global release of Solar, the brand new single from Darkoo & Ruger. A…
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Black Sherif enters new era with latest single “Popstar”
Black Sherif —one of the most prolific African artists of his generation— enters a new era with his latest single “PopStar,” which is out today via RBA/EMPIRE. Produced by longtimecollaborator Joker, the single marks both a sonic and visual shift, moving from the introspectivetones that shaped his rise into a more confident, stadium-ready sound. This…
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Sativa Boy and Eeskay release new single “German”
Sativa Boy teams up with Eeskay on their latest single “German,” a fast-paced street record inspired by the speed and prestige of German performance cars. Built around punchy drums and a chant-driven hook, the track captures the energy of nightlife and late-night drives. The record blends melody with street confidence, allowing both artists to trade…
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Limoblaze Releases New Tape, ‘Solid Ground’
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Limoblaze has released a new eight-track tape titled Solid Ground, marking a bold new chapter in his sound and message. Following the success of his previous project Young & Chosen, which encouraged listeners to “stand out,” Solid Ground arrives with a different charge: stand firm. Predominantly a rap project, the tape leans…
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Spotify’s New SongDNA Feature Shows You Everyone Behind The Song
Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, we’re bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience by revealing the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love. Now rolling out to Premium users globally, SongDNA is our new, immersive…