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  • Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”

    Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”


    Brooklyn-based artist Deozi has released “My Sweet Ride”, a track combining Afrobeats with Reggae and Dancehall influences.

    Released on August 29 as part of Deozi’s debut album The Default Human, the song centres on romance, attraction and admiration of a woman. Its lyrics take the form of a seduction, with vows of love and reassurance forming part of the narrative.

    Produced by Omito Beats and engineered by Ryan Kelly, “My Sweet Ride” incorporates rhythmic elements associated with Afrobeats and Dancehall alongside Deozi’s melodic delivery and rap influences drawn from both East Coast hip-hop and Caribbean music.

    The track is part of The Default Human, an album that moves across Rock, Blues, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-Hop. Its subject matter includes love, spirituality, family, culture, politics and ideas around beauty.

    “My Sweet Ride” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Nigerian artist Bulletman has released “Skelewu”, a track that revisits the title and concept associated with Davido’s 2013 Afrobeats hit of the same name.

    The original “Skelewu”, produced by Shizzi, became one of Davido’s notable early hits and was closely tied to a dance craze that spread across Nigeria.

    Bulletman’s release brings the familiar “Skelewu” name back into the conversation, connecting his track to a recognisable moment in Nigerian pop culture.

    “Skelewu” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez has released “Slow Down”, an Afrobeats-inspired love song about attraction, chemistry and allowing a relationship to develop without rushing it.

    Produced by 2Mastabeat, the track uses a relaxed rhythmic foundation and melodic elements beneath Gvybez’s understated vocal delivery. The lyrics focus on enjoying another person’s company and staying present in the moment.

    The song approaches romance through a straightforward idea: two people are drawn to each other, but there is no need to hurry what happens next.

    “Slow Down” is available on streaming platforms.

  • LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    Japan-based independent artist LUNÉ has released “Go Down Slow”, the second single from the R&B artist’s catalogue.

    Released on August 12, the track combines R&B with African dance music, with production from Japanese producer audiot909. The producer has been involved in the development of Amapiano in Japan, bringing his experience with the genre into the track’s production.

    “Go Down Slow” follows LUNÉ’s first single and continues the artist’s exploration of R&B alongside African-influenced dance sounds.

    An official visualizer and remix are also planned as part of the project’s next phase.

    “Go Down Slow” is available on streaming platforms.

  • El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    Liberian artist El Drez has released “We Outside”, a new single featuring Lavien and Jassmine, with Nigerian producer Masterkraft handling production.

    Released on August 16, the track is described as an Afrobeat record that brings together artists from Liberia and Nigeria. Masterkraft’s production places the collaboration within the wider West African pop sound, while El Drez, Lavien and Jassmine share the vocal duties.

    “We Outside” follows several releases from El Drez over the past three years, including “Hosanna”, which was produced by KrizBeats Worldwide Wav.

    The collaboration with Masterkraft adds a Nigerian production presence to the Liberian artist’s catalogue, continuing El Drez’s work across West African music.

    El Drez is based in Liberia and releases music through Relumae Records.

    “We Outside” is available on streaming platforms.

  • ODUMODUBLVCK’s lawyers say rapper is not wanted by police, seek inquiry into attempted arrest

    ODUMODUBLVCK’s lawyers say rapper is not wanted by police, seek inquiry into attempted arrest

    ODUMODUBLVCK’s legal representatives have said the rapper is not wanted by the Nigeria Police Force and has no outstanding arrest warrant, following an attempted arrest in Lagos on August 29.

    In a statement dated August 31, the lawyers representing Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, said the rapper has not evaded or resisted any lawful process and has responded to legitimate police invitations through his legal team.

    According to the statement, the matter that allegedly led to the attempted arrest is already being handled by the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit and is also before an Abuja Magistrate Court.

    The legal team argued that because the matter is pending before the court, it should not have resulted in a separate invitation or attempted arrest by another police command.

    They said a formal response addressing what they described as a duplication of investigative activity across multiple police commands has been sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Lagos State Police Command, with a copy sent to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2.

    The lawyers have also requested an urgent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the events of August 29.

    The statement further said Odumodublvck continues to cooperate with the appropriate authorities through his legal representatives and remains committed to due process.

    The legal team urged the public and media to disregard speculation about the matter and rely on verified statements from his representatives.

    The statement was signed by Adokiye, legal representative to Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu.

  • Tasty Money Taker releases new single “More”

    Tasty Money Taker releases new single “More”

    Nigerian rapper Tasty Money Taker has released “More”, a new hip-hop track drawing on his experiences from Delta State.

    The artist, from Abraka and raised around Obiaruku and Warri, uses the track to present his rap style through a high-energy production and lyric-focused delivery.

    “More” reflects Tasty Money Taker’s connection to the Delta State communities that shaped his background, with storytelling forming part of the song’s approach.

    The release adds to the rapper’s independent work while continuing his focus on hip-hop and rap.

    “More” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Cally CEO combines Afrobeats, Amapiano and rap on “No Limit”

    Cally CEO combines Afrobeats, Amapiano and rap on “No Limit”

    Abuja artist Cally CEO has released “No Limit”, a track combining elements of R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano, pop and rap around themes of faith, ambition and perseverance.

    The song pairs rap-led vocals with a message about continuing to pursue personal goals despite setbacks, doubt and opposition. Faith is also central to the writing, with the line “They told me I couldn’t. But God said I could” summarising the track’s perspective on overcoming external expectations.

    “No Limit” draws from several contemporary styles rather than staying within a single genre, moving between its hip-hop foundation and African pop influences.

    Cally CEO was born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria. His music focuses on themes including faith, personal growth, ambition and resilience.

    “No Limit” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gidixol examines unresolved social issues on “Case Closed”

    Gidixol examines unresolved social issues on “Case Closed”

    Lagos-based Afro-Fusion artist Gidixol has released “Case Closed”, the second track from his debut double single with “Sativa”, shifting his focus from relationship dynamics to social issues affecting everyday people.

    Released on August 28 via EL-GENG MUSIC, “Case Closed” addresses injustice, economic hardship and unanswered questions, questioning the idea that difficult problems become resolved simply because they have been declared “closed.”

    The song takes an everyday Nigerian perspective, with Gidixol using conversational storytelling to examine the consequences of leaving social problems unresolved. Its subject matter also touches on accountability and the responsibilities of individuals and communities when faced with issues that continue to affect them.

    “Case Closed” forms the more reflective half of Gidixol’s debut double single. While “Sativa” approaches relationships through humour and rhythm, the new track turns toward broader social realities.

    The release continues Gidixol’s use of Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro Soul influences within an Afro-Fusion framework, with storytelling serving as a central part of both tracks.

    “Case Closed” is available on streaming platforms.

  • MatGrooves brings Afrobeat and Afro-chill together on “Africa Moves”

    MatGrooves brings Afrobeat and Afro-chill together on “Africa Moves”

    MatGrooves has released “Africa Moves”, an instrumental track combining Afrobeat and Afro-chill influences.

    The track is built around layered percussion, melodic guitar lines and subtle flute passages, with the arrangement maintaining a relaxed rhythmic foundation throughout.

    Without vocals, “Africa Moves” places its focus on the interplay between the live-sounding instrumentation and percussion. The guitar and flute provide the melodic elements, while the groove keeps the track rooted in Afrobeat-inspired rhythms.

    The release sits between rhythmic and atmospheric approaches, using a relatively restrained arrangement rather than a vocal-led song structure.

    “Africa Moves” is available on streaming platforms.