UK Afrobeats artist Loco Loco is back with a new single “I Remember” which was inspired by the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Nigerian born Loco Loco describes “I Remember” as fusion of tradition and innovation, combining soulful rhythms with contemporary sounds.
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British artist Bistrot of Art has shared his new single, “Gravity, or the starry night above Oman” from his 2018 EP Three Lost Drafts
The composer had never previously published the drafts which were written in 2018 on Sibelius and piano and lost to a broken hard drive.
The inspiration for the single was born from a trip to the stunning Alila Jabal Akhdar resort in Oman, a birthday gift to the artist from their girlfriend.
One evening, as the sun began to set over the dramatic landscape, the couple found themselves lost in a dried riverbed, with darkness falling fast.
With only the light from their phones to guide them, they navigated their way back towards the hotel under a vast and brilliant canopy of stars, a humbling and unforgettable experience that became the creative seed for the new track.
“Gravity, or the starry night above Oman”masterfully captures this scene. The music is both intimate and expansive, reflecting the feeling of being a small part of an immense and beautiful universe.
“We were starting to get worried about 6pm as the sun was getting lower and lower in the sky , but before we knew it we were out in the pitch dark making our way back to the hotel to the lights on our phones, it was terrifying and beautiful all at once,” says Alex. “There’s a unique feeling that comes with being truly lost, but then you look up and see this cosmic map laid out above you. All we could hear was the crunch of our feet on the gravel and our own breathing”.
About Bistro of art:
Alex is British Neoclassical composer who composes under the name Bistrot of art, inspired by travels in the Middle East, Scandi and his time studying French art history.
Born in 1989, he started playing piano at age 16 and wrote his first compositions shortly afterwards. He had a creative spell while living in Dubai for work, and released several pieces influenced by the Arabian starlit night sky. He takes breaks from composing, sometimes for years at a time, to draw deep inspiration and focus on other things but he always comes back refreshed with something new.
After a long break from composing he came back to another creative spell while on holiday in Nice where he finished writing drafts of several EPs.
“Music has a deep calming effect on me, medicinal even. I often keep working and reworking original ideas into different pieces that reflect my current mood. I would like to create more for piano and it’s my desire to write in a neoclassical style.”
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American DJ and producer GR1FN describes his new Afro House single as a “feel good summer in a bottle.”
The song features Chaz Marcus a Beoadway star who played Simba in a Lion King Production.
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Pop band REC was formed in 2010 by Aris Loumakis and is now regarded as one of the most successful bands in Greece.
The group which consists of the core members include Aris Loumakis, Mike Vassiliadis, Xenia Evven and DJ Robo have released their first ever Afro House-inspired single “Mira Mira”
Produced and performed by SORA, the electronic alter ego of platinum-selling artist Aris Loumakis (REC), the production features live ethnic instruments, string layers, and atmospheric textures.
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Erik Aronesty is an American singer who also has a day job as the founder of Q32, and Artificial Intelligence and technology consulting firm that helps startups harness machine learning.
His new single “Enter Weird” is fun and catchy, showcasing his signature fusion of electronic music, hip hop and heavy metal.
Erik, who’s been making music since childhood, credits Coldplay and Morrison as some of his influences and say his songwriting process is “just stuff that’s happening in my life”
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UK-based singer-songwriter Escaphini has released his latest single “360 Degrees” a fusion of Afrobeats and Dancehall.
It’s his second single of the year after “The Best I Know”
The two songs will be featured on his debut EP arriving late in the year.
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UK-based Afrobeats singer-songwriter Escaphini has released his latest single “The Best I know”
Fusing smooth Afrobeats, dancehall, and R&B influences, “The Best I Know” is a lyrical exploration of life’s cycles—of love
lost and found, of growth, of the moments that bring us back to where we began, but with new eyes.
The Nigerian-born artist who lives in Wrexham, Wales, describes his sound as one that feels both intimate and universal.
“This song represents coming full circle—not just in relationships, but in personal growth. It’s about seeing everything with new clarity, embracing who you’ve become,” he says.
Produced and mixed by Shifu “The Best I Know” arrives as the lead single from Escaphini’s upcoming EP, set to drop later this year.
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Nollywood actor and producer Martini Animashaun is set to make a name for himself in the music industry with the release of his new single “Hero”
He’s worked with some of Nollywood’s biggest names like Mercy Aigbe, Mr Macaroni, Muyiwa Ademola and others.
The Afrobeats track is his second song following his debut single “Insurance” which came out earlier this year.
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Nigerian Afrobeats artist Mcsam_p has released a new single “Problem” featuring Israel
Inspired by the likes of Shallipopi,Zerrydl, Famous Pluto, Rema the track a confident declaration of individuality, ambition, and no-nonsense attitude.
Produced with rich percussions, infectious melodies, and a sleek modern sound, “PROBLEM” blends Afrobeat vibes with elements of street-hop and new school swagger.
The song is for everyone who’s ever been underestimated or misunderstood,” says Mcsam_p. “We’re not the problem – we are the wave.”
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Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Nelz is back with an introspective new single “Be Kind”
Marking his most reflective work in the past year, “Be Kind” delves deep into the emotional terrain of time’s passage and the universal fear and acceptance of outgrowing one’s prime, whilst also saying that he will not be running after time.
Unlike its energetic 120 BPM rhythm might suggest, the song is not a celebration but a poignant meditation.
In “Be Kind,” Time itself is personified: Nelz addresses Time directly in heartfelt lyrics, asking it to show compassion to the new generation.
The track’s chill, introspective vibe, paired with its undeniable groove, captures a rare blend of vulnerability and rhythm.
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