Afro Funk

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…

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DaRe & Tim Lyre take listeners through an intergalactic journey with 'inDigo.' EP

inDigo. is a collaborative EP by DaRe and eclectic singer, Tim Lyre. Together with dynamic artists like July Drama, AYLO, Efya, Davina Oriakhi, Preye, and MOJO, they create a fusion…

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Adámas' "Change It" inspires us to push beyond our limits

Formed in 2015 in a warehouse on Pico Boulevard and in the heart of Los Angeles' Byzantine Latino Quarter, Adámas began as a sonic/lyrical exploration of sounds and themes between…

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Desiire lets out the inner funk on “Paradise” [Video]

It’s all good vibes on Desiire’s latest eclectic getaway, “Paradise”. A funky ode to his independent hustle, “Paradise” is a retro-tinged dance track soaked in energetic bass synths, enchanting chimes, and…

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James BKS takes it back to his Afro roots on "Kwele" [Video]

French Cameroonian artist James BKS teams up with Allan Kingdom and the legendary Manu Dibango on his newest single "Kwele." The single comes right after he signed to British actor Idris Elba’s newly launched…

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BARQ tap into groove on new single "Earthquakes"

BARQ will not be pigeonholed. The Dublin-based troupe seem to defy every genre even as they lean into them, and their latest single "Earthquakes" proves no different. "Earthquakes" is mellow but…

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]

DaRe & Tim Lyre take listeners through an intergalactic journey with 'inDigo.' EP

Adámas' "Change It" inspires us to push beyond our limits

Desiire lets out the inner funk on “Paradise” [Video]

James BKS takes it back to his Afro roots on "Kwele" [Video]

BARQ tap into groove on new single "Earthquakes"

[Interview] Bryan Chase chats teaming up with Sik-K and CAMO on "Flaunt It," new EP 'GRANTED' and more

[Interview] OX:N dive into 'SWAY,' carving a sonic identity as a sub-unit and their creative process

[Interview] Billlie chat Korea Spotlight 2025 appearance, ARrc collaboration and other memorable moments

[INTERVIEW] FIFTY FIFTY dives into new project 'Too Much Part 1,' going viral and staying creatively motivated

Chloe Mayse unfurls love in all forms on 'Dear Love…'

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022