Afro Funk Archives

Ndeh takes us to "Paradise" with his soulful new single

Brooklyn-based crooner and multi-instrumentalist Ndeh has been concocting his own distinct blend of psychedelic soul, hip-hop, funk, and R&B since around 2018 with the release of his highly underrated debut Chasing…

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Zambian act Jay Trigga showcases sonic versatility on debut EP 'Lover Boy'

Zambian musician Jay Trigga drops groovy debut EP Lover Boy, a collection of five Afro fusion tracks swirling with emotion and catchy soundscapes. Led by his rich vocals and feel-good afro-inspired rhythms,…

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Tank and the Bangas and The Suffers: A Queens of the Gulf Coast Special [Interview]

When Tank and the Bangas and The Suffers come together, expect a night of soulful healing, and on December 4th, that’s exactly what happened. The two queens of the gulf…

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Desiire brings the heat with 'Motema'

Spring’s rays have shone a light on Desiire, who is following up on his last release, Starlight, with the infectious "Motema." A remake of a fan favourite, the afro-powered track sees…

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Ray Hodge introduces forthcoming EP with a "Boom" [Video]

Jamaica, Queens musical chameleon, Ray Hodge has added another element to his soundscape with new hip-hop flavored, party single and accompanying video, "Boom." The track, which also comes as the…

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SAULT emerges from the ashes of 2020 with 'Untitled (Rise)'

When SAULT released their debut album Untitled (Black Is) in June, their mission was immediately clear. The obvious, yet then forcefully anonymous, group of seasoned musicians and artists made the declaration…

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EKITI SOUND share night life of Lagos for the Stan-ley & BeatSoul remix of "A Song For Lara" [Video]

Ekiti Sound is an afro-electronic fusion project spearheaded by British-Nigerian producer/vocalist Leke aka CHiF. His debut release ABEG NO VEX, which literally means "sorry, don't be angry," is a 15-track body…

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Faith Mussa releases inspirational video for Rudimental remix of "Ndi Konkuno" [Premiere]

Afro-soul singer/songwriter and guitarist Faith Mussa has released the official music video for the Rudimental remix of his global single "Ndi Konkuno." The video, shot in Mussa's native country of Malawi…

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London Afrobeat Collective drop new project 'Humans'

London Afrobeat Collective (LAC) re-ignite the fighting spirit of afrobeat on their latest 8 track body of work titled Humans. The 9-man collective which includes members from various countries such…

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Burna Boy celebrates Nigerian Independence Day for "Another Story" [Video]

It’s October 1, and Burna Boy is honoring 59 years of Nigerian independence. To celebrate, the Afro-fusion artist released his newest music video “Another Story” featuring Ghanaian rapper M.anifest. The…

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Kaleta & Super Yamba Band release affecting new single "Adjotò"

After spending decades building a reputation as a legend in the afrobeat world through performances with luminaries like King Sunny Adé and Fela Kuti, the singer, guitarist, and percussionist Kaleta,…

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WARGIRL wants to know "How You Feel" about them now [Video]

It's hard to know where to start when introducing the multi-cultural groove/world/indie rock collective WARGIRL. That first line alone should indicate why. This Long Beach, California indie rock band has…

Afro Funk

Ndeh takes us to "Paradise" with his soulful new single

Zambian act Jay Trigga showcases sonic versatility on debut EP 'Lover Boy'

Tank and the Bangas and The Suffers: A Queens of the Gulf Coast Special [Interview]

Desiire brings the heat with 'Motema'

Ray Hodge introduces forthcoming EP with a "Boom" [Video]

SAULT emerges from the ashes of 2020 with 'Untitled (Rise)'

EKITI SOUND share night life of Lagos for the Stan-ley & BeatSoul remix of "A Song For Lara" [Video]

Faith Mussa releases inspirational video for Rudimental remix of "Ndi Konkuno" [Premiere]

London Afrobeat Collective drop new project 'Humans'

Burna Boy celebrates Nigerian Independence Day for "Another Story" [Video]

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band release affecting new single "Adjotò"

WARGIRL wants to know "How You Feel" about them now [Video]

Dave Coresh returns with energizing single "PYMFB"

Tony Shhnow shares vivid visual for "Keep In Touch"

'Look At Me!' provides a nuanced look at the controversial life of XXXTentacion

DeZelle shares insightful "the woman you love when you leave"

Louisville's The Homies share refreshing visual for "Shake"

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