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  • Gmgezeh and Moviee Share Afrobeats Single “Na So” off New EP  ‘Kitchen No Dey Lie’

    Gmgezeh and Moviee Share Afrobeats Single “Na So” off New EP  ‘Kitchen No Dey Lie’

    “Na So” from their new EP, Kitchen No Dey Lie by Gmgezeh & Moviee is a vibrant Afrobeats project that blends truth, hustle, and rhythm. 

    With hard-hitting club anthems, smooth grooves, and lyrics rooted in real-life experience, the duo crafts an energy that’s both raw and global. 

    The title — a West African saying meaning ‘the truth always comes out’ — sets the tone for a project that’s authentic, danceable, and impossible to ignore.

    Comprised of Gmgezeh from Nigeria, alongside Suwopp and Movie from Sierra Leone, they fuse cultural influences into a standout style. Since their 2021 debut, they’ve gained a loyal fan base with viral hits like “Too Fine” and “Fall In Luv,” amassing over 5 million streams. 

    They’ve also performed alongside Afrobeats stars like Ruger, Focalistic, Emmerson, King Promise, and Pheelz, cementing their place in the industry.

    Stream Kitchen No Dey Lie by Gmgezeh & Moviee

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  • German Artists Jiggler, Matija & Richard Elcox Collaborate on New Single “Night Shades (Trust Your Emotions Remix)”

    German Artists Jiggler, Matija & Richard Elcox Collaborate on New Single “Night Shades (Trust Your Emotions Remix)”

    Berlin artist Jiggler has a new EP called Night Shades, released in September as Summer was slowly but surely coming to an end in the Western Hemisphere and the nights were getting longer again. 

    Jiggler is one half of former Bar 25 favourite Channel X. 

    The first track, “Night Shades”, which shares its name with the EP, captivates with its driving groove and wonderfully dreamy yet uplifting lead synth. 

    With the second original,  “Voyager”, the journey through the night continues seamlessly, albeit in a more rousing and darker way. Jiggler is supported by a total of three artists with their own interpretations of the originals: Richard Elcox, the Scottish Berliner by choice, who was already playing around with his brother’s Korg MS-20 at the age of 11 and the well-known Matija and Contenance here in Zurich. The former has been part of the local scene for over three decades, the latter is well on his way to emulating Matija.

    Stream Night Shades (Trust Your Emotions Remix)” by Jiggler Featuring Matija & Richard Elcox on Spotify

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  • Alik Ivanov Releases Punk Rock Single “Friday”

    Alik Ivanov Releases Punk Rock Single “Friday”

    Kazakhstani artist Alik Ivanov has released a new “Friday”, a track that instantly immerses listeners in an euphoric, pulsating atmosphere of a Friday night.

    It’s a blend of Indie Dance, Nu Disco, and Electronic Pop genres, infused with an infectious rhythm that is guaranteed to get everyone moving.

    The track skillfully combines vintage synth sounds with modern, high-energy bass, creating the perfect soundtrack for late-night adventures and complete freedom.

    Stream “Friday” by Alik Ivanov on Spotify

  • iQoniK Teams Up With Faze X on Electronic Music Single “Shakedown”

    iQoniK Teams Up With Faze X on Electronic Music Single “Shakedown”

    Canadian artist iQoniK has released a new single “Shakedown ” featuring American artist FAZE X.

    “The track is high energy a Drum and Bass banger.

    Stream “Shakedown ” by iQoniK and FAZE

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  • DJ HAKUNA PATATA Samples Zimbabwean Music on New Single “Usaenda”

    DJ HAKUNA PATATA Samples Zimbabwean Music on New Single “Usaenda”

    Belgian DJ and producer HAKUNA PATATA has released a new single “Usaenda” which samples a Zimbabwean song that he adapted to his own sound. 

    “I used a purchased sample; the singer is from Zimbabwe, so I adapted my music to his voice

    “Usaenda” is feel-good song with the right ingredients made for the dance floor. 

    Hakuna Patata has been making music for over 40 years and recorded songs in m a wide range of genres including Reggae, Dub, Funk, Soukous, African music, Dance, House, Cumbia, Surf, Rock, Samba, Bossa Nova and Latin Pop .

    Stream “Usaenda” by Hakuna Patata

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