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  • Grandmerit blends Afro House and Amapiano on “Adaniwaye”

    Grandmerit blends Afro House and Amapiano on “Adaniwaye”

    Lagos artist Grandmerit has released “Adaniwaye”, a track combining Afro House and Amapiano with Afrobeat-influenced vocals.

    Released on August 7, the song centres on love, partying and the daily realities of working towards one’s goals. Its lyrics connect enjoying life with the demands of the hustle, while the production is built around percussion, melodic elements and a dance-oriented rhythm.

    Grandmerit’s sound draws from Afrobeats and contemporary African pop, with influences including Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake.

    “Adaniwaye” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Sydney Sharp explores intimacy and distance on “Run”

    Sydney Sharp explores intimacy and distance on “Run”

    Sydney Sharp has released “Run”, the fifth single from her upcoming album Resonate, exploring the tension between intimacy and emotional distance in a romantic relationship.

    Written around the dynamics of a relationship, the song examines what happens when one partner pulls away in response to emotional vulnerability and deeper connection.

    Musically, “Run” moves between lighter and more forceful Afrobeat-inspired passages, paired with Sharp’s soulful vocals. The arrangement maintains a forward-moving feel that contrasts with the uncertainty explored in the lyrics.

    The song was produced in collaboration with musician and engineer Alex Enamorado, who used an Akai MPC to build its layered textures. Sharp and Enamorado have also worked together on several other songs for Resonate, including “Ghost in my Bed”, “PeaceMan”, “Don’t Pick Me” and “Talk to Me”.

    Sharp, who is based in Providence, Rhode Island, began her musical journey as a classical pianist and pop singer-songwriter before incorporating Afrobeat influences into her R&B work.

    “Run” is available on streaming platforms.

  • MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    Independent music project MENTAVIBE has released “SALALA”, a track combining Afro-Pop, Afro-House and electronic dance music.

    Produced and written by Juergen Joe Bauer, the song is built around percussion-led rhythms, electronic production and Swahili vocal hooks. Its arrangement combines melodic elements with a steady dance-oriented groove.

    “SALALA” is part of MENTAVIBE’s broader approach of combining African-inspired rhythms and Swahili lyrics with contemporary electronic production.

    The project is created and produced independently by Bauer.

    “SALALA” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    UK-based artist DJ Nashi has released “So High With You”, a new track that draws from Afrobeat, Afro R&B, hip-hop and Afro-fusion.

    Nashi, who is also associated with the creative label CLICKWAV, incorporates African rhythms and contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences into his music.

    The release follows his previous single “Don’t Leave”, which was described as an Afro-fusion record centred on a relationship under strain.

    “So High With You” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Nigerian artist Julian Deelo has released “Goals”, an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion track about ambition, perseverance and the challenges of pursuing a dream.

    The song explores the uncertainty that can come with chasing personal goals, touching on pressure, sacrifice and the fear of failure. Deelo frames success as an ongoing process rather than a guaranteed outcome, with consistency and faith recurring throughout the song.

    “Goals” combines an Afrobeats foundation with personal storytelling. In the lyrics, Deelo uses football imagery to describe continuing to pursue his ambitions despite setbacks, including the line, “Only one ball, too many goals.”

    The song forms part of Deelo’s work as an independent artist, with his music drawing from personal experiences and the difficulties of building a career independently.

    “Goals” is available on streaming platforms.