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  • HEMEL releases new single “Matha”

    HEMEL releases new single “Matha”

    Italian DJ and producer HEMEL has released his new single “Matha,” an Afro House track.

    The song is built around electronic production and the rhythmic foundation of Afro House, reflecting the style HEMEL has developed through his work as a DJ and producer.

    HEMEL has performed across Italy as well as in Ibiza, Mykonos, Malta, Porto, Dubai, Tunisia and Georgia. His sets have focused largely on Afro House, while his work has received support from artists including Jamie Jones, THEMBA, Francis Mercier and Faul & Wad.

    He has also been featured by outlets including DJ Mag, Flewid and Corriere della Sera.

    “Matha” is available on streaming platforms.

  • François Marius and Bérénice release “Reggae Loco”

    François Marius and Bérénice release “Reggae Loco”

    Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist François Marius has released “Reggae Loco,” a collaboration with vocalist and guitarist Bérénice that combines reggae with Latin pop.

    The track is built around a reggae rhythm, guitar-led melodies and shared vocals from Marius and Bérénice. Their arrangement brings together the reggae foundation with Latin-influenced elements, continuing the crossover approach found across Marius’ recent releases.

    “Reggae Loco” appears on Marius’ 2026 project “Loco Despacito,” which also includes acoustic, bachata and reggaeton versions of the song.

    Marius has released several projects in recent years, including “Jah Bamba Odyssey” and “Jah Love” in 2025, followed by “Que Siga La Fiesta” and “Born To Be Alive” in 2026. His music draws from reggae, Latin pop and other contemporary styles.

    The collaboration with Bérénice extends across his recent catalogue, with the pair also credited on vocals and guitars on earlier releases.

    “Reggae Loco” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DASSIO releases new house single “BACK HOME”

    DASSIO releases new house single “BACK HOME”

    DASSIO has released “BACK HOME,” a house track released on September 9.

    The track runs at 120 BPM and is listed in G-flat minor.

    “Back Home” is available on streaming platforms.

  • VOS releases new Afro House single “My Ride or Die”

    VOS releases new Afro House single “My Ride or Die”

    London-based independent artist and producer VOS has released “My Ride or Die,” an Afro House track about friendship and chosen family.

    The song is built around a steady groove, layered percussion and a recurring chorus, with lyrics centred on loyalty and the relationships that endure over time.

    A music video accompanies the release, set against a rainy London night and featuring warm indoor scenes, reflective streets and a blue performance car. VOS appears in the video alongside a real-life friend.

    VOS works across Afro House, Sahara House and Melodic House, handling writing, production, mixing, mastering and visual direction on his releases.

    “My Ride or Die” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Arin Rebo releases new piano piece “Oarfish Ascending”

    Arin Rebo releases new piano piece “Oarfish Ascending”

    Arin Rebo has released “Oarfish Ascending,” a minimalist piano piece inspired by the Japanese folklore surrounding the oarfish, a deep-sea fish traditionally associated with omens of earthquakes.

    The track approaches the legend from a quieter perspective, using piano to explore the idea of a messenger that is unaware of the meaning humans attach to its presence. The oarfish itself is indifferent to the earthquake, becoming a symbol of events unfolding beyond its understanding.

    “Oarfish Ascending” follows Rebo’s previous single “The Shark and the Seagull,” continuing the artist’s use of ocean mythology as a source for musical ideas.

    The artwork for the release was created by artist Kasia Fudakowski.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.