British producer A-Niche has released his new Afro House single “Yesterday”

The track is inspired by South African DJ Black Coffee’s 2024 album Rapture III
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British producer A-Niche has released his new Afro House single “Yesterday”

The track is inspired by South African DJ Black Coffee’s 2024 album Rapture III
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German artist and producer, Sven Exner, has just released an anthem titled “Rise for Africa!” that not only celebrates the spirit of the Africa Cup of Nations but also the unity, pride, and love for Africa that transcends borders.
Inspired by Sven’s recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya,the song captures the electric atmosphere of anticipation surrounding the event and emphasizes the bond that sport brings to the people of Africa, even for those nations not directly competing.
With a chorus that chants, “Ayé Africa – raise your voice, feel the fire!” the song embodies the relentless energy, pride, and unity that come with the love for football and the continent itself. Through a fusion of English and French lyrics, Sven Exner connects a diverse audience, evoking a sense of shared identity and hope.
The song opens with a stirring call-and-response from a crowd, instantly setting a celebratory tone, before moving into its anthemic verses that speak of ambition, dreams, and the fiery hearts of Africans everywhere. The lyrics reflect the journey from humble beginnings to a future filled with glory, where the beautiful game unites people from all walks of life.
Sven Exner, who wrote and produced the track, explains, “When I visited Kenya earlier this year, I felt the intensity, the excitement, and the collective pride around the Africa Cup. Although Kenya wasn’t in the tournament, the love and passion for African football were so evident. It’s that spirit of unity and pride that I wanted to capture in this song.”
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Zimbabwean artists Medskolar and El King have joined forces with acclaimed producer Mars On The Beat to release their new single, “Blowing My Mind.”
The track blends sharp lyricism, infectious melodies, and a fresh Afrofusion-meets-hip hop sound that is already generating buzz in the region’s music scene.
On the track, Medskolar delivers the bars, El King brings a captivating vocal edge, and Mars On The Beat ties it all together production that’s both futuristic and grounded in African rhythm.
“This track is about pushing boundaries and giving fans something they’ll never forget,” said Medskolar. “We wanted to make music that feels new but still connects deeply with our roots.” Producer Mars On The Beat added, “The energy in the studio was electric. Medskolar and El King brought their A-game, and together we built a sound that can resonate globally.”
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With Crown & Altar, South African doctor, entrepreneur, and creative visionary Dr. Chad Marthinussen opens a new chapter in his passion project, Kings x Priests.

Where earlier works carried the driving energy of Afro-house and Amapiano, this record slows down. It breathes. It lingers. Built on Afrobeats, chill-wave textures, and intimate African rhythms, Crown & Altar still carries the pulse of the dancefloor — but with a gentler power, an energy that uplifts, heals, and praises.
“Born Again” the lead track on the album Crown and Altar is an intimate Afro beats /Fusion / chill wave project with a core theme of spirituality.
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Canadian singer-songwriter Fançois Marius has released a new single “Paris’s Champs-Élysées”
It’s a fusion of Latin pop, Afrobeats and Kizomba
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American artist Delmar Browne is back with a new single “What You Need”
It’s the first single of the year from the Brooklyn native who’s been performing and presenting music shows since the days of New York’s legendary dance clubs.
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Canadian singer-songwriter Fançois Marius has released a new single “Jamrock Despacito”
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American artist Around da Klock has released a new single titled “I Cannot Resist”
The electronic music single is fun, upbeat track made for the dance floor
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As part of the rollout for his third album, Philadelphia-based artist RAUSCH has issued a solo piano covers series highlighting some of his key influences.
Artists represented in this round of single releases have included Queen, Pink Floyd, Guns N’Roses, and the darker side of Billy Joel.
This 9th and final installment pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne.
“I think the reason Ozzy Osbourne’s death hit me as hard as it did (for someone I never met) is because, above all else, he always seemed real,” says RAUSCH.
“People have long pointed out a darkness in some of my songwriting – “owning it,” as my therapist likes to say! – and I’ve only recently realized that it’s Ozzy himself whose lyrical voice really helped pave the way for embracing such psychological sincerity through (my) music.”
He added: “Seems neither of us knew any other way – only difference is I’ve never bitten into a bat, snorted ants, or p*ssed on the Alamo…
“As for the Ozzy selection? I was really tempted to go with lesser-known near-and-dear-to-my-heart favorites (“Old L.A. Tonight,” or the late-career gem “Ordinary Man”), but truth be told, I do in this case feel just as deeply moved by that which is most widely known: “Mama, I’m Coming Home.”
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