Afrobeats

Patoranking turns up the vibes for the summer time on “Shake That”

Patoranking is an artist who seamlessly blends sounds across the African diaspora. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Patoranking infused his sound with dancehall and afrobeats reminiscent of the early 2010s. He…

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Mr Eazi and King Promise deliver pure chemistry on "See What We've Done" album

There is something so satisfying about two artists in full-on creative lockstep, and this is what Mr Eazi & King Promise achieve on "See What We've Done." The project is…

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Afrobeats meets Swedish pop on AQT and Leonardo Yukawa’s "DAGGER" [Video]

AQT has teamed up with Leonardo Yukawa for a fresh release, “DAGGER”. Born in Brooklyn and based in Houston, AQT is a multi-faceted creative, entrepreneur, and humanitarian whose solo work…

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Valjae shares vibrant, reflective song "Colourful Lies"

Nigerian artist Valjae has shared a potent offering, titled "Colourful Lies". Born in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, Valjae’s relationship with music began early- he started writing songs at just 10 years old…

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8figurez shares vibrant single "Tease Me" (ft. Manix Chow)

Nigerian artist 8figurez has returned a vibrant new single "Tease Me", featuring South African singer-songwriter Manix Chow. The track, which blends Afrobeat cadences with the infectious pulse of Amapiano, marks…

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WizTheMC says “yes” to a new era: Inside the world of 'YEBO' [Interview]

WizTheMc steps into a new era with his latest EP YEBO, a vibrant, rhythmic afro-pop project pulsing with optimism, culture, and self-discovery. Fresh off the global success of his hit…

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Matreya radiates light and soul on “Be Love”

Emerging from Birmingham, UK, Matreya marks the artistic rebirth of Mason Noise (The X Factor UK). Blending Afrobeats, soul, R&B, and world music with a transformative and healing touch, Matreya…

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Fredy V & The Foundation find freedom in groove on 'NO TRIBE NO I' [Album Review]

Meet Montreal supergroup Fredy V & The Foundation, led by Senegalese–Cape Verdean multihyphenate Fredy V and longtime collaborator Mel Pacifico. The collective brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier musicians,…

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Bayanni talks musical origins in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his new EP 'Love & Hustle', creative process, and more [Interview]

Nigeria's Bayanni was born Oladokun Abimbola Elijah in Alagbado- a bustling settlement between the borders of Lagos and Ogun state. He is the third of five children, and the son…