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  • Mr. Chichi shares EDM “Dance Floor”

    Mr. Chichi shares EDM “Dance Floor”

    Germany-based independent Pop and EDM artist Mr. Chichi has released “Dance Floor,” an upbeat track centred on music, movement and the experience of coming together.

    The song combines electronic dance production with melodic hooks and a positive lyrical message. Its central theme is the release that can come from stepping onto the dance floor, leaving everyday concerns behind and sharing a moment with others through music.

    “Dance Floor” encourages listeners to embrace movement and enjoy the present, with its lyrics focused on having a good time, dancing and finding reassurance through music. The track’s club-oriented production places it within contemporary Pop, Dance and EDM.

    Mr. Chichi’s relationship with music dates back to the late 1980s, when he began performing as a drummer and vocalist. He later performed across Europe with several bands before developing his current work as an independent recording artist.

    Now based in Germany, Mr. Chichi works as a singer, songwriter and performer, combining his experience in live music with electronic production. His music explores themes including celebration, love and togetherness.

    “Dance Floor” is available now on major streaming platforms.

  • 24H of SOL introduces debut EP with “The Pressure”

    24H of SOL introduces debut EP with “The Pressure”

    Paris-based DJ and producer 24H of SOL introduces “The Pressure,” a forthcoming EP that marks what the artist describes as part of their debut project.

    The project follows 24H of SOL’s exploration of a sexy Italo-inspired sound, with the artist producing the material while developing a distinct direction for the release.

    The EP represents an early stage in 24H of SOL’s catalogue, bringing together the sounds and ideas developed during the artist’s recent production work.

    “The Pressure” is the artist’s debut EP project, with further details on the release to follow.

  • Santino explores love and emotion on new single “Afrolove”

    Santino explores love and emotion on new single “Afrolove”

    French independent artist Santino introduces his latest release, “Afrolove,” a new single shaped by his interest in emotion, contemporary sounds, and personal storytelling.

    The track sits within Santino’s broader approach to music, which draws on themes of life, love, and dreams while allowing him to explore different sounds. “Afrolove” brings that perspective into a song centred on love, connecting Santino’s personal songwriting approach with African-inspired musical influences.

    For Santino, music is a way to explore emotion and create freely. His independent approach allows him to move between sounds while developing an identity rooted in the stories and feelings behind his songs.

    “Afrolove” marks another step in Santino’s developing catalogue as he continues to explore the relationship between emotion, love, and contemporary music.

    “Afrolove” is available now on major streaming platforms.

  • Ed-Ward announces “Rhythm of the Night” featuring Deena G. from forthcoming album “Dreamer”

    Ed-Ward announces “Rhythm of the Night” featuring Deena G. from forthcoming album “Dreamer”

    Following “After Losing My Mind,” Ed-Ward returns with “Rhythm of the Night,” the second single from his forthcoming album “Dreamer,” released under Kaphonic Records.

    The new track brings Ed-Ward together with Deena G., marking a collaboration between the two artists as they explore another chapter of the “Dreamer” project. Their meeting on the record combines their respective musical approaches while keeping the focus on the atmosphere and rhythm at the centre of the song.

    “Rhythm of the Night” follows Ed-Ward’s earlier single “After Losing My Mind” and continues the rollout toward “Dreamer.” The forthcoming album is expected to feature additional collaborations as Ed-Ward develops the project’s broader musical world.

    The collaboration with Deena G. adds another voice to the album’s narrative, with “Rhythm of the Night” serving as the latest introduction to the sound and direction of “Dreamer.”

    “Rhythm of the Night” is available now on major streaming platforms.

  • Lexy Pondis explores love, loyalty and gossip on new single “YAWA”

    Lexy Pondis explores love, loyalty and gossip on new single “YAWA”

    UK-based independent artist Lexy Pondis has released “YAWA,” an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion single centred on vulnerability, romantic devotion, and the pressure that outside opinions can place on a relationship.

    Built around pulsing percussion and melodic hooks, the track tells the story of a love that faces interference from people attempting to tear the couple apart. Rather than focusing solely on the romance, “YAWA” also explores the tension between staying vulnerable and remaining committed when gossip begins to surround a relationship.

    For Lexy, the song brings together three ideas: vulnerability, defiance against gossip, and romantic celebration. Its high-energy chorus gives those themes a rhythmic centre, expressing the narrator’s determination to remain devoted despite the noise around them.

    “YAWA” forms part of Lexy’s developing Afrofusion sound, combining contemporary Afrobeats rhythms with relatable relationship-focused storytelling. The track balances the emotional subject matter with an upbeat production designed for both personal listening and social settings.

    Lexy Pondis is a UK-based independent artist working within contemporary Afrofusion, with a sound that combines African-influenced rhythms and personal storytelling.

    “YAWA” is available now on major streaming platforms.