The track that confirms his musical identity at the crossroads of Afro, tribal, and house.
“La Gusta La Plata” is built around incisive percussion and organic rhythms that recall Afro and tribal roots while fitting into an ultra-modern house production.
“La Gusta La Plata” by Bakioo is out now on all platforms.
The rapper’s second release of the year, ‘Yolo,’ is a humble declaration that promises a reborn Kwesi Slay with deeper artistic resolve.
Born Bernard Kwesi Appiah, Kwesi Slay made his 2018 debut with “Seven,” featuring Kwesi Arthur.
He went on to release several collaborations with Medikal (‘Frass’), Quamina MP (‘Pussy Cat’), and Kuami Eugene (‘Follow Me’)
Early this year he returned from a seven year hiatus with the Afro-Soul single ‘Tuutu Doo.’
“I needed to disconnect to realign,” Kwesi Slay reveals. “My break was a period of recalibration and creative rebirth. I needed a break to gather strength to come back stronger. Through it all, I’ve lived, grown, and now, I’m ready to speak again, louder than ever before.”
Enter ‘Yolo,’ an Afrobeats anthem meant to reignite the artist’s passion for music. This upbeat track is centered on the universal truth: you only live once. Or as Kwesi Slay plainly puts it: “How you dey live today? Nobody dey care. If you die today? Nobody dey care.”
Italian pianist and composer Niel Lian has released his debut EP Resilience in a World of Fire which explores themes of fragility, distance, and belonging.
The EP consists entirely of solo piano pieces, each one tracing a step in a journey. From healing, to confronting fears, to moments of reaction and recognition.
The title track best defines its essence: a meditation on fragility, endurance, and the quiet forms of strength that hold us together when everything seems to be burning around us.
Niel Lian’s music brings together elements of classical tradition and contemporary minimalism, drawing inspiration from Chopin, Philip Glass, Wim Mertens, Max Richter, Nils Frahm, and the psychologically aware approach of Peter Gabriel.
The Resilience in a World on Fire EP by Niel Lian is out now on all platforms.
Blending vibrant drums, rock-inspired energy, and addictive Afrobeat rhythms, “Shake” is a full-throttle party anthem made for dancefloors, nightlife, and high- vibe moments.
Known for his smooth, confident, “cool rebel with a soul” aesthetic, Badboi Jay delivers a track that captures both swagger and fun. Drawing sonic inspiration from Rema, Burna Boy, and Shallipopi, “Shake”
Speaking on the single, Badboi Jay shares:
“‘Shake’ is about letting go and catching a vibe. I wanted something that instantly lifts the room and gets people moving.”
There are moments when the stars align with extraordinary precision,” says EXVCT “This track is the result of a rare cosmic alignment: two creative satellites, long orbiting together, finally merging their energies into a single piece of art.”
“Satellites” by EXVCT and KITI is out now on all platforms.
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Henrykane is wrapping up the year with his most emotional and energetic release yet, “Lost & Found”, an Afropiano love anthem produced by Swftbmb.
The Afropiano track unfolds as a heartfelt story of a man reaching out for a second chance hoping to reconnect, hoping to be seen, and ultimately hoping to be found again.
“This is my most personal song of the year,” Henrykane says. “It’s a plea, it’s a confession, it’s a love story. But it still has that sweet Afropiano energy the streets love.”
