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  • Keith Hines releases Hurricane Melissa-inspired single “Laugh About You”

    Keith Hines releases Hurricane Melissa-inspired single “Laugh About You”

    Keith Hines has released a new single titled “Laugh About You”.

    The track is described as a reflective record shaped by emotional experiences following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The song was inspired by a period of widespread depression and recovery in the aftermath of the disaster.

    “Laugh About You” centers on themes of resilience and emotional processing in the wake of the hurricane. According to Keith Hines, the chorus came to him unexpectedly during a half-asleep, half-awake moment, forming the foundation of the record.

    Keith Hines is a Jamaican producer and recording artist working across contemporary music styles.

    “Laugh About You” is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Trophy releases Amapiano track “AsLaleni” from Soundrum One EP

    Trophy releases Amapiano track “AsLaleni” from Soundrum One EP

    Trophy has released a new track titled AsLaleni, taken from his six-track EP Soundrum One.

    The project is described as a fusion of Amapiano, Afro-Tech, and Afro-Dancehall influences, built around energetic percussion, rhythmic grooves, and club-oriented production.

    AsLaleni features within a broader tracklist that includes Monalisa, Booty, Magugu, Philanpino, and Soft Life. Across the project, Trophy combines African rhythmic elements with contemporary electronic textures and vocal-led hooks.

    Trophy is an artist working across Afro-Tech and Amapiano styles, focusing on high-energy, rhythm-driven production.

    Soundrum One is available on streaming platforms.

  • UCEY releases Afrobeats single “Mama” inspired by Italian and African love influences

    UCEY releases Afrobeats single “Mama” inspired by Italian and African love influences

    UCEY has released a new single titled “Mama”.

    The track is described as an Afrobeats-influenced record built around melodic vocals, emotive songwriting, and contemporary production. It focuses on expressive vocal delivery and melody-driven structure.

    “Mama” centers on themes of romantic attraction and emotional connection. According to UCEY, the song reflects the feeling of being deeply drawn to someone, combining playful confidence with a more personal emotional undercurrent. The record is influenced by both Italian and African expressions of love, which shape its emotional tone and narrative approach.

    “Mama” is available on streaming platforms.

  • GRAX MODX releases Afrohouse single “Cheza cheza kabisa”

    GRAX MODX releases Afrohouse single “Cheza cheza kabisa”

    GRAX MODX has released a new single titled “Cheza cheza kabisa”.

    The track is described as an Afrohouse production influenced by fast-paced house rhythms and African percussion. It features congas, shekeres, tribal chanting, and layered polyrhythmic structures, alongside a female-led vocal performance that alternates between English and Swahili.

    The record is positioned within contemporary Afrohouse and global electronic sounds, with stylistic parallels to artists such as Black Coffee, Niniola, Keinemusik, and Major League DJz.

    “Cheza cheza Kabisa” centers on themes of movement and release, with its title translating to “dance completely” as a call to let go and fully engage with the moment.

    GRAX MODX is an emerging producer based in Brussels working across Afrohouse and electronic music influences.

    “Cheza cheza kabisa” is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Big Fish Releases New Conscious Single “Nigeria Leaders”

    Big Fish Releases New Conscious Single “Nigeria Leaders”

    Nigerian artist Big Fish has released his latest single, “Nigeria Leaders,” a conscious Afrobeats track that explores themes of leadership, accountability and the everyday struggles faced by Nigerians.

    Blending Afro-inspired rhythms with socially conscious lyricism, the song reflects on issues such as inequality, hardship and the relationship between leaders and the people they serve. Through its message-driven approach, “Nigeria Leaders” aims to spark conversation while resonating with listeners facing similar realities around the world.

    Speaking about the release, Big Fish said: “This is not just music, it’s a message. It’s for every Nigerian who feels unheard and every voice that deserves to be recognized.”

    Known for his slogan, “Voice of the People. Rhythm of the Roots,” Big Fish continues to use his music as a platform to address social issues and tell stories rooted in everyday experiences.

    “Nigeria Leaders” is now available on all major streaming platforms.