“JOY (As an Act of Resistance)’ is a sunny trip-hop at its finest: warm, uplifting, and defiant. It’s a song about resilience — coming in from the cold, finding shelter, and choosing joy no matter the circumstance. With bouncy basslines, hopeful horns, and a steel drum melody that beams with light, this track is designed to lift spirits and move feet.
While the album Shades of Sunshine is a celebration of diversity in sound — a vibrant journey through Trip-Hop, House, UK Garage, and Jungle. With rich instrumental layers, soulful vocal samples, global percussion, and bold basslines, this is dance music for the mind, body, and soul.
Myriad plans to drop each track from the album will drop weekly over the next 10 weeks.
Swedish artist FREDRYD is sharing his dreams about seeing the world and paying homage to his favourite cities on his new EDM single “Take Me To The Places”
It’s the first track on which the DJ, producer and dancer sings to his own lyrics and “Take Me To The Places” is blended with an enthusiastic vision of travel and the wonderful people he hopes to meet in London, LA New York Rio, Sydney, Paris, Rome, Ibiza and other places around the world.
UK Afrobeats artist Princess Wonda returns with a commanding new single, “No Yawa,” a vibrant and unapologetic anthem celebrating the relentless grind and the blessings that follow focused hustle.
Fresh off a series of career-defining moments—including headline shows, millions of streams, and licensing deals with hit TV series—Princess Wonda continues to carve her lane as a fearless voice in the Afro-fusion scene. With “No Yawa,” she delivers an introspective yet defiant message: trust in your work, ignore the distractions, and let the results speak.
“This track is for everyone who’s putting in the work, staying consistent, and letting God and the universe elevate them in due time. It’s a reminder that real hustle doesn’t need validation from naysayers or pocket watchers,” says Princess Wonda.
Backed by pulsing Afrobeat production, “No Yawa”blends rich sonic textures with introspective lyricism, highlighting the connection between faith, financial freedom, and peace of mind. It’s a sound that’s both grounded and futuristic—perfectly matched by the bold, metallic aesthetic of the accompanying cover art, where Princess Wonda exudes power and poise in a shimmering chrome look.
This vibrant anthem blends deep rhythms and spirited melodies, creating a powerful experience that invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of faith and resilience. The song opens with evocative lyrics that speak to the heart: “Let your hearts not be troubled, you children of his…” and “Let your hearts be fearless, you Worshipers of him…” These lines set an uplifting tone, encouraging worshippers to embrace their courage and devotion. With an infectious beat, Omary creates an exhilarating soundscape that perfectly complements Ingonyama’s soulful and passionate delivery.
“Ingonyama” serves not only as a musical journey but also as a celebration of faith and community. The lyrics proclaim, “You worship the Almighty, you who worship the King of kings,” making it a rallying call for listeners to come together in worship and positivity.
Active since 1995, you can feel the influences of house legends such as Frankie Knuckles and Danny Howells in their sound.
The EP features two energetic tracks: ‘Airwave’ and ‘Wanna’ – both with driving grooves and hypnotic melodies that won’t let any dancefloor stand still.
The release is supported by high-calibre remixes: Argentinian Nicolás Leonell, renowned Swiss Marco Berto and Zurich-based Madrilenean Ruben Coslada each add their own distinct signature and transform the originals into pulsating club versions
Angolan artists Satélite and DJ Gali present Raízes, their new collaborative album, on April 24, with a digital release on all platforms and a live event at Duro de Matar in Lisbon.
The album features 28 tracks and includes contributions from artists across three continents, including Afro Wav (Zimbabwe), Boddhi Satva (Central African Republic), Drunky Daniels and Jessica Gaspar (Brazil), Kaysha (France/Congo), Riwo (Nigeria), Sokhana and Lilly Randy (South Africa), as well as artists from the PALOP countries such as Alex Kasion, Edlasio Alves, Melvi, Kelly Gomez, Peter Rodrigues, Danny Boy, and Leriggo.
Raízes completes the trilogy started with Horizonte and Caminho, and marks a new creative phase for the two Angolan producers. The album blends traditional sounds with the electronic pulse of afro house, maintaining a focus on cultural identity and the international potential of the genre.
According to the artists, the record reflects the maturity of a journey that began years ago.
“We’ve arrived at the sound that defines us. It’s like saying: We’ve been here for ten years,” they say. With a more defined and structured approach, Raizes
marks a new chapter in their discography, solidifying collaborations with key figures in the African and Afro-diasporic electronic scene.
For the artists, the album is a statement of Angolan musical identity within the global African electronic music landscape. “Our batucada has a different energy. It brings us peace. And you can feel it within kuduro, afro house, even semba,” explains DJ Satélite, renowned for his pioneering role in the development of modern kuduro.
DJ Satélite, internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of afro house, is behind historic moments in Angolan music, such as producing Estado Maior do Ku-Duro by Lambas (2006) and Batida Única by Bruno M (2007). He has worked with artists like Smal do Arraso, Pai Diesel, Boddhi Satva, Branko, and Cee ElAssaad. His productions are regularly featured in the playlists of DJs like Black Coffee.
DJ Gálio, originally from Cabinda and currently based in Portugal, started out in rap before establishing himself in kuduro and afro house. In 2022, he released Quibuala, an album that positioned him in the international electronic scene, with performances at events like Enchufada, invited by Branko, and releases on labels like Offering Records and Seres Produções.
Senegalese rapper Is Alhakim, is set to make a name for himself as one of Africa’s conscious music stars with the release of his rap single Nuages Noirs”
The independent rapper from the Senegalese city of Pikine describes the track as “conscious and committed rap piece that speaks openly about the manipulation, injustice, war, and suffocated hope currently faced by Africans
“Through this song, I denounce what’s being hidden from us and reach out to those who still believe in unity and truth,” Alhakim explains “It’s raw, conscious rap — made to awaken, not to entertain”
“Sunshine” is one of the tracks from Mairose’s first EP My Next Chapter This feel good uplifting Hip/hop dance track with an upbeat sound, and catchy chorus.
Definitely has holiday/ festival vibes that will have you dancing all night. Until the sun goes down.
Mairose is an emerging Hip-hop R&B singer-songwriter hailing from Manchester UK. Well known for her unique acapella mashups on Tik Tok, She engages her audience with her soulful vocals. Sunshine is so far her biggest hit gaining over 1k streams within days of it’s release, and reaching over 800 monthly listeners worldwide, in over 80 countries.
