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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Fernand L revisits “I Believe” with the “Lisa Remix Radio Edit”

    Fernand L revisits “I Believe” with the “Lisa Remix Radio Edit”

    French producer Fernand L has released the “Lisa Remix Radio Edit” of “I Believe,” a new version of the track featuring vocals from Lisa. The remix was released on July 12, 2026, as a standalone single.

    The release builds on Fernand L’s background in electronic music, reworking the original song into a radio-length format while retaining its melodic focus. The remix combines electronic production with house influences, placing Lisa’s vocals at the centre of the arrangement.

    Born in Paris, Fernand L began his career as a DJ under the name Dom L, holding residencies at several clubs in the French capital, including Le Cab. He also performed internationally, taking part in the opening of Le Platinium in Rabat, Morocco, in 2003 and later holding a residency at Crystal Hall in Kyiv in 2010.

    In 2017, Fernand L shifted his attention to music production by building his own home studio. He released his first self-produced house single, “Saxland,” in 2018, followed by the Afro House single “Sanaa” in 2021. In recent years, his work has expanded towards pop and electro house through releases including “Listen To The Sound” and “All Night And All Day.”

    “I Believe (Lisa Remix Radio Edit)” is available on major streaming platforms.

  • JAN embraces UK garage influences on “Feel It Now”

    JAN embraces UK garage influences on “Feel It Now”

    Producer and multi-instrumentalist JAN has released “Feel It Now,” a new single that draws on UK garage while incorporating elements of contemporary house music.

    Released through his independent label, The Penthouse Records, the track combines garage-inspired rhythms, melodic house production and vocals from collaborator Paris. The song explores themes of artistic freedom and living in the present, reflecting a period in which JAN reassessed his creative direction while studying music production in London.

    “Feel It Now” was developed after JAN decided to move away from making music to meet industry expectations and instead focus on the sounds that inspired him. Influenced by London’s electronic music scene and its UK garage culture, the single became an opportunity to reconnect with a more personal approach to songwriting and production.

    Paris joined the project after the pair met while studying at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) in London. Sharing similar musical influences, they developed the song through a series of studio sessions that combined live instrumentation, songwriting and collaborative production.

    At 19, JAN has performed at venues and festivals including Primavera Sound Barcelona, Ministry of Sound, Amnesia Ibiza, Cova Santa Ibiza and Fabrik Madrid.

    “Feel It Now” is available now on major streaming platforms.

  • VOS explores Afro House and melodic textures on “UMBA”

    VOS explores Afro House and melodic textures on “UMBA”

    London-based producer VOS has released “UMBA,” a new Afro House single inspired by the Swahili word for “to create.”

    The track combines organic percussion, deep basslines and melodic electronic textures, gradually unfolding through a structure that balances rhythmic movement with more atmospheric passages. Drawing on Afro House while incorporating elements of melodic house, “UMBA” centres on the idea of creation and transformation.

    VOS is an independent artist and producer whose work spans Afro House, Sahara House and melodic house. His catalogue focuses on atmospheric electronic music shaped by rhythmic influences and cross-cultural musical ideas.

    “UMBA” is available now on major streaming platforms.

  • Egbontalented and Kwavvy team up on midtempo Afrobeats single “TILLA”

    Egbontalented and Kwavvy team up on midtempo Afrobeats single “TILLA”

    Egbontalented has released “TILLA,” a new collaboration with Kwavvy that blends midtempo Afrobeats with contemporary pop influences.

    Released on June 16, 2026, the song is built around prominent basslines, layered percussion and a measured tempo. The collaboration pairs Egbontalented’s vocals with Kwavvy’s contribution, bringing together the two artists on a record that explores their shared musical direction.

    According to Egbontalented, “TILLA” was created with a balance of nostalgia and modern production in mind, combining rhythmic grooves with direct lyricism. The single also marks the beginning of a wider creative partnership, with the artists currently developing a collaborative EP.

    Egbontalented is an artist and producer whose music combines Afrobeats with contemporary production styles. His work often draws on African rhythmic influences while incorporating elements of modern pop and bass-driven production.

    “TILLA” by Egbontalented and Kwavvy is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Nwaretsang unites artists from France, Réunion Island and Nigeria on “DEAD TREE”

    Nwaretsang unites artists from France, Réunion Island and Nigeria on “DEAD TREE”

    Nwaretsang has released “DEAD TREE,” a cross-cultural collaboration featuring Réunionese singer Evahinaa and Nigerian guitarist DR3VMZ.

    The song brings together French verses from Nwaretsang, an English and Swahili chorus performed by Evahinaa, and guitar melodies from DR3VMZ. Musically, it blends Afrobeats, Afro-fusion and subtle Amapiano influences while drawing on the backgrounds of all three artists.

    Rather than focusing on a single musical tradition, “DEAD TREE” explores collaboration across languages, cultures and regions. The track reflects contributions from France, Réunion Island and Nigeria, with each artist bringing a distinct element to the arrangement.

    For Nwaretsang, the release continues an interest in music that crosses geographical and cultural boundaries. The collaboration places equal emphasis on multilingual songwriting and shared musical influences, resulting in a record shaped by artists working across different parts of the African diaspora.

    “DEAD TREE” is available now on major streaming platforms.