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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Nelz celebrates confident women on new single “Bad and Bougie”

    Nelz celebrates confident women on new single “Bad and Bougie”

    UK-based Afropop artist Nelz celebrates confidence, style and attraction on his new single “Bad and Bougie.”

    The song focuses on a confident and stylish woman, with lyrics expressing admiration and attraction. Its recurring “leave am, leave am, leave for me” hook adds a playful element to the track.

    “Bad and Bougie” combines Afropop, Afrobeats and R&B, built around smooth vocals, a warm mid-tempo groove, clean percussion and melodic production.

    “Bad and Bougie” is available on streaming platforms.

  • El Hardcore 6ix releases new single “MUTINY”

    El Hardcore 6ix releases new single “MUTINY”

    Nigerian rapper El Hardcore 6ix has released “MUTINY,” a new single combining Afrobeats, hip-hop and street-influenced sounds.

    The track explores the pressures of everyday life alongside themes of ambition, perseverance, brotherhood and faith. El Hardcore 6ix uses rap and Afrobeats to frame a story about working through difficult circumstances and pursuing progress.

    “MUTINY” also draws from the artist’s connection to Benue State and Tiv-influenced Nigerian street culture, incorporating elements of the language and experiences around him.

    “MUTINY” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gus Ormo releases new piano-led instrumental “Latidos”

    Gus Ormo releases new piano-led instrumental “Latidos”

    Venezuelan musician Gus Ormo has released “Latidos,” an instrumental track from his six-track EP “Agape.”

    The piano-led piece uses melody and instrumentation rather than vocals to explore themes of love, tenderness and emotional connection. The arrangement includes piano, bass, trumpet, flute, acoustic and lead guitars, drums and percussion.

    “Latidos” is part of “Agape,” a project built around instrumental compositions that Ormo developed over a 12-year period. The EP contains six tracks, including “Claroscuro,” “Agape,” “Alma,” “Mariposa” and “Seductora.” It was released on August 18, 2026.

    The release continues Ormo’s exploration of expressing emotion through instrumental music, allowing the piano and accompanying arrangement to carry the narrative without lyrics.

    “Latidos” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Jagawire releases new single “E Dey Shake”

    Jagawire releases new single “E Dey Shake”

    Nigerian artist Jagawire has released “E Dey Shake,” a new Afrobeats track drawing from street-oriented sounds, melody and everyday experiences.

    The song reflects Jagawire’s approach to combining rhythmic production with storytelling, with his music often touching on ambition, relationships, struggle and life in Nigeria.

    Born in Keffi, Nasarawa State, and raised in Festac, Lagos, Jagawire incorporates different aspects of Nigerian life and culture into his music.

    “E Dey Shake” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gus Ormo releases “Claroscuro”

    Gus Ormo releases “Claroscuro”

    Gus Ormo has released “Claroscuro,” a new single that centres on love, sensuality and emotional expression.

    The song presents Ormo’s approach to songwriting through themes of intimacy and devotion, with lyrics focused on expressing romantic feelings and a desire for a deeper connection.

    “Claroscuro” forms part of a new phase in Ormo’s music, which he describes as an exploration of emotion and personal expression through melodies and lyrics.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.