London-based DJ and producer Eliasson has released the new single “Bateleur,” drawing from his background in the Caribbean and his interest in electronic music.
Eliasson grew up in a musical family and explored genres including rock and indie before focusing on electronic music. His production incorporates synthesizers, samples, percussion and layered rhythms.
His sound has also been influenced by Berlin’s house and techno scene, as well as travel and the different musical cultures he has encountered.
Nigerian artist Da Chris has released the new single “Bounce,” following his earlier releases including his 2020 debut “Loli” featuring Dan Dizzy.
The Rivers State native began his musical journey playing brigade drums in 2010 before moving into singing and songwriting. He began releasing music professionally in 2020 and is currently signed to London Boyz (LB).
“Bounce” combines Afrobeats with African percussion, acoustic guitar, saxophone and piano melodies. The song focuses on enjoying life and making the most of the present.
Guadeloupean artist Alex Alidor has released the new single “Aménotep,” a Caribbean groove track drawing from the musical traditions of Guadeloupe and the wider French Antilles.
The song incorporates elements of 1960s ballroom cadence, biguine and Afro-tropical rhythms, combining a playful vocal delivery with a swinging rhythm section and horn arrangements influenced by Latin American big bands.
“Aménotep” reflects Alidor’s approach to blending traditional Caribbean rhythms with contemporary production while maintaining a focus on groove and storytelling.
2AWAKEN has released the new single “Inner Light,” an electronic track that explores themes of introspection, presence and emotional connection.
The project draws from Afro House, Deep House, Tech House and melodic electronic music, combining electronic production with deep grooves, organic rhythms, melodies and vocals.
“Inner Light” reflects 2AWAKEN’s broader focus on using music as a way to explore the relationship between movement, emotion and the mind.
DIAMANTINA has released the new single “Sweet Sweet Music,” a track about attraction, pleasure and the possibilities of a new romantic connection.
The song explores the experience of allowing yourself to be open to attraction again while maintaining a sense of independence. Its lyrics focus on the balance between intimacy and personal freedom.
“Sweet Sweet Music” was created and recorded in Bali earlier this year, during a period when DIAMANTINA had travelled there on a one-way ticket. Roy Matz is credited on the track.
DIAMANTINA described the decision to travel to Bali as part of reclaiming the freedom to explore and create without knowing exactly where the journey would lead.
loveoleglove has released the new single “I Need Light,” a melodic techno and progressive house track built around themes of darkness, disorientation and hope.
The song draws from childhood dreams in which the artist experienced being surrounded by complete darkness without knowing which direction to move. Small changes, such as a movement of air, a distant sound or a trace of wind, become possible signs of a way forward.
In the track, light represents a guide rather than an immediate rescue. The repeated phrase “I need light” marks the point where a sense of direction begins to emerge from the darkness.
The production uses spacious electronic textures and a steady rhythm to reflect the feeling of moving through an uncertain environment. loveoleglove described the song as an attempt to capture a feeling that remained with them from childhood dreams and translate it into music.
“I Need Light” by loveoleglove is available on streaming platforms.
Olandria named Ayra Starr and Tyla among the artists she listens to while getting ready for Milan Fashion Week.
“Oooh, a lot of Afrobeats, Ayra Starr, Tyla,” she said in a video for Perfect Magazine filmed at the Blue Marine show during Milan Fashion Week. She also revealed that the music comes from her makeup artist’s playlist.
Olandria names Ayra Starr and Tyla as some of the artists she listens to while getting ready for Milan Fashion Week. https://t.co/YKysoTFfM8
Olandria has been getting ready for Milan Fashion Week with makeup artist Painted by Esther, who has shared videos of the model being glammed up for the fashion events.
For the Blue Marine show, Olandria wore a black leotard with black tights, a black-and-white shawl draped over her shoulders and several chunky gold chains.
Tyla attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in an all-snakeskin look from Mowalola’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. She attended the ceremony as a presenter.
The South African singer wore a blue snakeskin bra with a matching pencil skirt pulled low on her waist, paired with a snakeskin choker and matching snakeskin heels. She wore her hair partially braided at the front, with the rest flowing down to her waist.
Tyla was not nominated for an award at this year’s ceremony. Her previous VMA nominations included Best New Artist and Best R&B in 2024, and Best Choreography in 2025. She won Best Afrobeats in both years, for “Water” in 2024 and “PUSH 2 START” in 2025.
The 2026 VMAs also marked the first year without the Best Afrobeats category. The award was introduced in 2023, when Rema and Selena Gomez won for “Calm Down,” before Tyla won it in 2024 and 2025. The category was left out of this year’s nominations.
Tyla’s appearance comes after the July release of her sophomore album, “A*Pop,” and adds another Mowalola look to her recent fashion appearances.
Omah Lay kicked off his “CLARITY OF MIND” world tour with a performance at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Canada, on September 25.
The Nigerian singer performed songs from his sophomore album “CLARITY OF MIND,” including “You,” “I AM,” “Water Spirit” and “Holy Ghost.” The 12-track album was released on April 3, 2026.
The tour’s opening stop in Edmonton gives added context to the album track “Canada Breeze,” with Omah Lay beginning the tour in the same country referenced in the song.
It continues with a Canadian stop in Toronto on September 26, followed by Auckland and Brisbane on October 10 and 11, before heading to Muscat on October 30.
The European leg begins in Istanbul on November 1, followed by Zurich on November 5, Brussels on November 6, Berlin on November 8, Milan on November 10 and London on November 12.
Omah Lay will then perform in Paris on November 13, Rotterdam on November 14, Vienna on November 17, Prague on November 18, Budapest on November 21, Barcelona on November 22, Stockholm on November 24, Copenhagen on November 27, Lisbon on November 28 and Warsaw on November 30, where the tour concludes.
The concert featured several guest appearances, including Lil Kesh, who joined Young Jonn on stage for a performance of “Efejoku.” Zlatan also made a surprise appearance, performing “Nakupenda” with Young Jonn.
Young Jonn performed several of his songs throughout the night, including “Aquafina,” with the crowd singing along word for word. The audience also joined him for “Mama,” the song he produced for Kizz Daniel.
One of the more personal moments came during his performance of “Mama,” when an angel was used to represent Young Jonn’s late mother during the show.
Following the concert, Young Jonn thanked the London audience on X, writing, “Thank You London ❤️ I’m speechless.”
