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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…

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BARQ crash onto the scene with "Optimus Prime" [Q+A and video]

It's hard to believe Dublin-based four-piece BARQ have only been on the scene as a collective for two years. When I caught a couple of their performances at this past Canadian…

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Kid Konnect thrills the eardrums with his latest compilation "SONNIK: #SYH"

U.S based producer Kid Konnect pulls a DJ Khaled on his newest body of work. The project which he entitled 'SONNIK: #SYH (Secure Your Happiness)' is a mix bag of…

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KWAYE releases sleek video for "Little Ones" [Videos]

KWAYE burst on the scene this March with his debut "Cool Kids," a summery synth-pop track straight out of the 1980s. Accompanied by a vibrant and highly stylized video, his…

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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"

BARQ crash onto the scene with "Optimus Prime" [Q+A and video]

Kid Konnect thrills the eardrums with his latest compilation "SONNIK: #SYH"

KWAYE releases sleek video for "Little Ones" [Videos]

PRVNA explores the cross-section of house & afrobeats on "Move My Hips" EP

Labasheeda presents a new album, "Blueprints"

Imperial April shared a new album "Imperial April"

Tom & Collins and AMÉMÉ deliver dynamic Latin-Afro hybrid dance track to Insomniac Records

Bhaskar and Weekend Heroes team up on emotive yet club-ready "Stars In Your Eyes"

DeAna Fai lands LifeTime TV Soundtrack Placement with “Christmas Love”

Julianna Riolino to kick off UK + EU headline tour in support of debut album 'All Blue'

Sports brand MEYBA launches its limited edition MEYBA x The Beatles collection

Chadd Black 2.0 as he kicks off a new chapter with record deal and forthcoming album

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022