Afrobeats Head

Month: October 2024

  • Ayra Starr Opens for Cold Play in Melbourne

    Ayra Starr Opens for Cold Play in Melbourne

    Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr opened for British boy band Cold Play in Melbourne.

    The Grammy nominated singer serenaded the crowds in the Australian city as part of the band’s Music of the Spheres World Tour.

    This comes after she collaborated with the band on the song “Good Feelings” off their latest album Moon Music.

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    The move is significant as Cold Play have only previously collaborated with three women-Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Gomez- in their nearly 30-year career

    In a June 2024 interview with the BBC, Ayra has described frontman, Chris Martin as “very supportive” and revealed that she’d played her second album “The Year I Turned 21”  for him before it was released.

    “Oh, my. Yes. I’ve loved Chris for so long, and he’s been very supportive,” she gushed. 

    “We met in a studio and I played him my album before it came out,” she added. “He was giving me tips, and [his producer] Max Martin was giving me tips.”

    The tour is not her first time on stage with the band. Soon after Good Feelings was released, she joined them on the Today Show in New York to perform it.

  • Women hit on me more than men- Tiwa Savage reveals

    Women hit on me more than men- Tiwa Savage reveals

    Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that women hit on her more than men.

    The 42-year-old make the surprising revelation about her love life in an interview with Beat FM on Tuesday. 

    “A lot more women hit on my than men. I don’t know why,” as he talked about her female crushed with the Beat FM’s Bibi Raii.

    Now, Mama Jam Jam may not understand why she seems more appealing to the girlies but the Beat FM presenter seemed to know exactly why.

    “I get it, though” she told the hitmaker. There’s a certain energy that you have where it’s like it’s feminine but it’s also easy. It’s not like a threat” 

    She was however, quick to clarify that she didn’t mean to imply that Tiwa was “easy”

    The fun interview comes as the 44-year-old revealed that she still relies on her mother to take of her son Jamil.

    “It takes a village, raising my son as a single mum I always need my mum,” she opened up to her friend Tacha in a Cool FM interview.

    “I call on my mum, she’s very instrumental, and we have a nanny that has been with us since he was three months old, and he’s nine now, so she has been with us for nine years.”

  • Mani Lapussh Unveils Seductive New Single, “Only You”

    Mani Lapussh Unveils Seductive New Single, “Only You”

    Fast-rising artiste, Mani Lapussh, has kicked off his music year with a bang, releasing his first single of 2024, “Only You.”

    The seductive new tune is also his first under new management, Fusion Records.

    “Only You” is a mid-tempo Afrobeats track that showcases Mani Lapussh’s signature blend of catchy hooks, sultry lyrics, and addictive melodies.
    Produced by Orakle, this sensual jam is set to reveal the slutty side in a lot of men.

    The song’s captivating rhythm and Mani Lapussh’s smooth vocals weave a narrative of irresistible attraction, making “Only You” a must-listen for music enthusiasts.

    “This song is special to me,” Mani Lapussh shares. “It’s about that one person who makes you lose control, and I’m excited for my fans to experience that feeling.”

    “Only You” marks Mani Lapussh’s first release under Fusion Records, signalling a new chapter in his career.

    “Mani Lapussh is an exceptional talent, and we’re thrilled to support his artistic vision,” says Nonso Nkeonye, label executive at Fusion Records.

    Stream “Only You” now

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