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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “We Outshine”

    Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “We Outshine”

    Eylsia Nicolas, the stage name of Lisa Pamintuan, has released “We Outshine,” a song inspired by her personal experiences with isolation, recovery and finding a sense of belonging.

    The song will premiere at a private We Shine film festival event in Fort Lauderdale, created by Nicolas’ longtime friend Bobby Blair. Nicolas and Blair met as teenagers while attending a tennis academy and remained friends over the years.

    Nicolas’ background includes competitive tennis, work in business and law, and a period in Hollywood before she later turned to music. She said her experiences with institutionalisation and rehabilitation influenced the themes explored in “We Shine.”

    Rather than focusing on one specific community, Nicolas describes the song as being about people who have experienced feeling different, isolated, ashamed or afraid, and the process of reclaiming their voice and place in the world.

    “We Outshine” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Remo releases new single “Run Away”

    DJ Remo releases new single “Run Away”

    Polish producer DJ Remo has released the new single “Run Away,” a house track made with seek.less.

    “Run Away” explores the tension between two people who initially agree to remain friends, but whose growing emotional connection complicates that arrangement. The song frames the desire to distance oneself from feelings that have developed beyond the boundaries of the original relationship.

    DJ Remo and seek.less have also collaborated on tracks including “LOCO POR TI,” “Shiver,” “Syiakwazi” and “echo.”

    “Run Away” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Eliasson releases new single “Bateleur”

    Eliasson releases new single “Bateleur”

    London-based DJ and producer Eliasson has released the new single “Bateleur,” drawing from his background in the Caribbean and his interest in electronic music.

    Eliasson grew up in a musical family and explored genres including rock and indie before focusing on electronic music. His production incorporates synthesizers, samples, percussion and layered rhythms.

    His sound has also been influenced by Berlin’s house and techno scene, as well as travel and the different musical cultures he has encountered.

    “Bateleur” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Da Chris releases new single “Bounce”

    Da Chris releases new single “Bounce”

    Nigerian artist Da Chris has released the new single “Bounce,” following his earlier releases including his 2020 debut “Loli” featuring Dan Dizzy.

    The Rivers State native began his musical journey playing brigade drums in 2010 before moving into singing and songwriting. He began releasing music professionally in 2020 and is currently signed to London Boyz (LB).

    “Bounce” combines Afrobeats with African percussion, acoustic guitar, saxophone and piano melodies. The song focuses on enjoying life and making the most of the present.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor releases new single “Aménotep”

    Alex Alidor releases new single “Aménotep”

    Guadeloupean artist Alex Alidor has released the new single “Aménotep,” a Caribbean groove track drawing from the musical traditions of Guadeloupe and the wider French Antilles.

    The song incorporates elements of 1960s ballroom cadence, biguine and Afro-tropical rhythms, combining a playful vocal delivery with a swinging rhythm section and horn arrangements influenced by Latin American big bands.

    “Aménotep” reflects Alidor’s approach to blending traditional Caribbean rhythms with contemporary production while maintaining a focus on groove and storytelling.

    The track is available on streaming platforms.