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  • Dereal Bonile reimagines “Beautiful Noise” with Amapiano remix

    Dereal Bonile reimagines “Beautiful Noise” with Amapiano remix

    South African producer Dereal Bonile has released “Beautiful Noise (Amapiano Remix),” offering a new interpretation of the original track through the lens of Amapiano. The remix features collaborations with Dj Cozyy, Egyptian Pharaoh, and CNNCT SOUNDS.

    Built around rolling log drums, layered percussion, and melodic textures, the remix draws on the signature elements of contemporary Amapiano while maintaining an uplifting, dancefloor-focused atmosphere. The production balances groove with melodic progression, reflecting the genre’s continued evolution within South Africa’s electronic music scene.

    Dereal Bonile has built a growing catalogue of Amapiano releases, with tracks including “Monate 012,” “Woza,” and “Beautiful Noise (Amapiano Remix)” contributing to his expanding audience on streaming platforms.

    “Beautiful Noise (Amapiano Remix)” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • tjayboomin explores Afro club sounds on new single “EATER”

    tjayboomin explores Afro club sounds on new single “EATER”

    Nigerian artist and producer tjayboomin has released “EATER,” a new single that blends Afro-inspired club rhythms with bass-driven production influenced by the sounds he grew up listening to.

    Written, produced, and performed by tjayboomin, the track combines contemporary Afro club elements with prominent sub-bass and energetic percussion, reflecting his approach to creating dance music while maintaining his own artistic identity.

    Released independently through his Nigeria-registered imprint, MASS MOTION RECORDS, “EATER” marks another step in tjayboomin’s exploration of electronic and Afro-influenced sounds as both a performer and producer.

    “EATER” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Tmax and Nolly blend Igbo and English on AfroGospel single “Check Am”

    Tmax and Nolly blend Igbo and English on AfroGospel single “Check Am”

    Tmax has released “Check Am,” a new AfroGospel single featuring pioneering indigenous gospel rapper Nolly.

    Performed in both Igbo and English, the track combines traditional highlife percussion and indigenous rhythms with contemporary Christian Afrobeats. Centered on themes of gratitude, testimony, and faith, “Check Am” celebrates God’s goodness through energetic production and bilingual lyricism.

    The collaboration brings together Tmax, whose music reflects his Nigerian roots while living in Canada, and Nolly, a pioneering figure in indigenous Christian hip-hop known for blending rap with Igbo and English lyrics. Together, they merge traditional African musical influences with modern gospel sounds that connect with listeners in Nigeria and across the diaspora.

    “Check Am” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • NEY B ONE explores love and emotional distance on “Perto Demais, Longe Demais”

    NEY B ONE explores love and emotional distance on “Perto Demais, Longe Demais”

    NEY B ONE has released “Perto Demais, Longe Demais” (“Too Close, Too Far”), a new Afrobeats single that examines the complexities of relationships shaped by different ways of expressing love.

    The song follows two people who care deeply for one another but struggle to bridge emotional distance. Through smooth melodies and Afrobeat-inspired rhythms, it explores themes of vulnerability, attachment, and the challenge of balancing the need for closeness with the need for personal space.

    Originally from Guinea-Bissau and now based in Germany, NEY B ONE blends Afrobeat, Afropop, and Lusophone influences in music that reflects his multicultural background and focuses on personal storytelling.

    “Perto Demais, Longe Demais” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Olorunfemi continues his solar system-inspired lo-fi series with ‘Uranus (Double Pulsar)’

    Olorunfemi continues his solar system-inspired lo-fi series with ‘Uranus (Double Pulsar)’

    UK-based Nigerian producer Olorunfemi, who records as Beat By Femi, has released Uranus (Double Pulsar), the latest installment in his ongoing series of space-inspired lo-fi projects.

    The EP follows earlier releases including Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn (Sátúrùn), Jupiter, and Moonlight, each drawing inspiration from different celestial bodies. Across Uranus (Double Pulsar), warm melodies, ambient textures, and understated rhythms come together to create instrumental music intended for relaxation, focus, and quiet reflection.

    Originally from Ogun State, Nigeria, Olorunfemi combines cinematic lo-fi production with subtle African influences, developing a body of work that explores themes of space, atmosphere, and contemplation through instrumental soundscapes.

    Uranus (Double Pulsar) is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Faith pays tribute to Finland’s landscapes on “The Call of the Wild”

    Julian Faith pays tribute to Finland’s landscapes on “The Call of the Wild”

    Julian Faith has released “The Call of the Wild,” an electronic track that blends breaks, rave, and experimental influences while drawing inspiration from Finland’s natural landscapes.

    Built around driving rhythms, atmospheric production, and mantra-like vocal chants, the largely instrumental composition reflects the experience of hiking through forests and the remote fells of Finnish Lapland. Rather than following a traditional song structure, the track focuses on creating an immersive atmosphere inspired by solitude and the connection between people and nature.

    According to Julian Faith, “The Call of the Wild” was inspired by time spent exploring Finland’s wilderness, translating the feeling of quiet, open landscapes into an electronic soundscape that balances energetic beats with reflective textures.

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    “The Call of the Wild” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Tenna Star explores cinematic liquid drum & bass on “Wake The Town”

    Tenna Star explores cinematic liquid drum & bass on “Wake The Town”

    Tenna Star has released “Wake The Town,” a melodic drum & bass single featuring producers Chr1s Love and Kos Dillon.

    Influenced by the atmospheric side of liquid drum & bass, the track combines rolling breakbeats with warm trumpet melodies, layered synthesizers, and cinematic production. Rather than relying solely on high-energy rhythms, “Wake The Town” alternates between reflective passages and more expansive moments, creating a sound that balances movement with emotion.

    The collaboration highlights the evolving direction of contemporary drum & bass, drawing on melodic textures while incorporating live instrumental elements that give the production a distinctive character.

    “Wake The Town” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Nashi introduces Afrobeats anthem “DJ Nashi in the Building”

    DJ Nashi introduces Afrobeats anthem “DJ Nashi in the Building”

    DJ Nashi has released a new single titled “DJ Nashi in the Building,” an Afrobeats track that combines contemporary African rhythms with hip-hop influences.

    Built around energetic production, catchy hooks, and confident lyricism, the song delivers a high-energy sound inspired by summer celebrations and party culture. Its blend of Afrobeats grooves and rap elements reflects DJ Nashi’s approach to creating music designed for lively social settings.

    DJ Nashi is an artist whose music draws from Afrobeats and hip-hop, combining modern production with rhythmic, performance-driven records.

    “DJ Nashi in the Building” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Bodo Bifroest captures the freedom of night drives on “Cruising Down The City Light”

    Bodo Bifroest captures the freedom of night drives on “Cruising Down The City Light”

    Bodo Bifroest has released “Cruising Down The City Light,” a laid-back Afrobeats and Afropop track inspired by late-night drives and the sense of freedom found on the open road.

    Blending Afrobeats, Afropop, Pidgin rap, and soulful male and female vocals, the song reflects on the quiet moments that come with driving through familiar streets after dark. Warm grooves, melodic production, and atmospheric textures create a soundtrack for reflection, escape, and self-discovery.

    Created by German producer Felix M. Gerlach under the Bodo Bifroest project, “Cruising Down The City Light” combines contemporary African-inspired rhythms with pop influences, exploring themes of movement, peace of mind, and finding clarity through everyday experiences.

    “Cruising Down The City Light” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Ship Says Om and Emma Lucia introduce collaborative EP with ambient single “Water Prayer”

    Ship Says Om and Emma Lucia introduce collaborative EP with ambient single “Water Prayer”

    Ship Says Om and Swedish singer Emma Lucia have released “Water Prayer,” the first single from their forthcoming collaborative EP Djuphjärtad, due on July 17 via Native Cat Recordings.

    The instrumental piece blends ambient synthesizers, acoustic instrumentation, and field recordings—including birdsong, wind, water, and woodland sounds—to create an immersive listening experience inspired by the natural world. “Water Prayer” introduces the EP’s contemplative atmosphere while reflecting the duo’s shared interest in organic textures and experimental composition.

    The collaboration began in Berkeley, California, where Emma Lucia invited Ship Says Om’s Jenny Gillespie Mason to reimagine several of her songs with a more atmospheric approach. Together, they created Djuphjärtad (“deep-hearted”), a collection that moves between intimate songs about new love and meditative, nature-inspired compositions.

    “Water Prayer” is out now on streaming platforms.