Tag: Music
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Knucks Releases Sophomore Album ‘A Fine African Man’
Today, one of British rap’s most introspective lyricists, Knucks, releases his sophomore album A Fine African Man, out now via ADA – featuring the previously released singles “Cut Knuckles,” “Gold Tooth” (feat. Blaqbonez), and “Nkita” (feat. Fimiguerrero Following his breakthrough with Alpha Place – hailed as a contemporary British rap classic – Knucks returns with…
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OSSI GRACE RELEASES ‘WHERE YOU BELONG’ AHEAD OF DEBUT EP LAUNCH
Rising Afro-soul talent Ossi Grace makes a return with the release of her latest single ‘Where You Belong’, setting the tone for her forthcoming 11-track EP ‘In A Hopeless Place’ dropping this October. Continuing to cement her place as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging voices, the forthcoming body of work will include recent…
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How Alabama Georgia Became Africa’s Talking Drum Ambassador
Babatunde Alaba has spent two decades proving that traditional percussion belongs everywhere, from Afrobeats anthems to global concert stages. There’s a sound threaded through some of Nigeria’s biggest hits over the past decade, a rhythmic pulse that grounds Adekunle Gold’s “RODO,” a percussive conversation woven into tracks by Simi, Teni, and Asake. It’s the unmistakable…
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New Music Drop! Vorstar Releases the Energetic Anthem “House Party”
Get ready to turn up the volume as Vorstar unleashed his brand-new single, dubbed “House Party,” and it’s the perfect soundtrack you need to start up the week. The song is dropping just in time to inject some serious energy into the late-year season, “House Party” is an electrifying track that captures the pure, uninhibited…
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Spotify Spotlights FOLA’s Journey on RADAR Africa
The latest edition of the RADAR Africa stage featured FOLA, one of Afrobeats’ most compelling new voices and a name you’ll want to remember. Born Folarin Odulami, the 24-year-old artist from Ibadan, Nigeria, has carved a sound that fuses Afro-pop, soul, and R&B into something deeply personal. His debut album, Catharsis, captures both his vulnerability…
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Indian Indie Artist KHEVNA Drops Remix To Her Genre-Bending Afro-Pop Single “Lonely”, Featuring Loye
Singer-songwriter KHEVNA has teamed up with Loye to release a remix to her groundbreaking Afro-pop debut “Lonely,” a genre-blending track that weaves emotive vulnerability with irresistible rhythm. Written during an intimate songwriting camp, the track explores the aching honesty of love on the edge — where passion and distance meet. Switching seamlessly between Hindi and…
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Brown Joel Releases Debut Project “High Spirit”
Brown Joel steps firmly into the spotlight with his debut project “High Spirit”, a body of work that showcases the depth and range of one of Afrobeats’ most promising new voices. Before launching his solo career in 2023 with the breakout single Peace, Joel had already been shaping the sound behind the scenes, collaborating and…
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Introducing Kxchi: The Voice Bringing Heart Back to Afrobeats
The Nigerian music scene continues to witness an exciting wave of new talents redefining the sound of contemporary Afrobeats, and one name steadily emerging among them is Kxchi. Born Testimony Onyedikachi Ukachi, the Lagos-based singer, songwriter, and vocalist is carving a niche for himself with his emotionally rich lyrics, captivating voice, and message-driven artistry. With…
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Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr: The Night Activ.Yard and Ballantine’s Let Lagos Stay True to the Sound
In Lagos, music doesn’t just fill the air, it defines it. It’s how people speak, how they move, and how they mark moments. And as summer came to its golden close, that rhythm found its loudest echo at Goodbye 2 Activ. Summer, a one-day gig at Encourage Park, Ikoyi, that turned into a living soundtrack…
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Trdollar Y Unleashes New Sound With “Gotta Know” Track
The wait is officially over. Today, as emerging Afrobeats powerhouse Trdollar Y has released his highly anticipated new single, “Gotta Know,” and it’s already shaking up playlists across the globe. This track isn’t just a release, it’s a bold declaration from an artist ready to take his place at the forefront of the international music…