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  • Its_theonlyjj and Philobells release new single “Back To The Capital”

    Its_theonlyjj and Philobells release new single “Back To The Capital”

    Ugandan artist and producer Its_theonlyjj and Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Philobells have released the new single “Back To The Capital.”

    The track combines Afrobeats, Afropiano and electronic African influences, with Philobells drawing on themes of personal growth, knowledge and self-discovery.

    Philobells, who also works as a researcher in academia, said his experiences studying and searching for knowledge have influenced the way he understands himself and the world around him. He also described music as an important part of his upbringing and as a medium that can affect emotions and bring healing.

    The collaboration began after Its_theonlyjj created the beat and sent it to Philobells. Philobells then wrote and recorded the vocals, incorporating his experiences and reflections into the song.

    Its_theonlyjj handled production and beatmaking, while Nothingbutthemix mixed and mastered the track. “Back To The Capital” was released on September 11, 2026.

    “Back to the Capital” is available on streaming platforms.


  • Kurtys releases new single “Comme avant”

    Kurtys releases new single “Comme avant”

    Kurtys has released “Comme avant,” a track that appears on a five-song project of the same name. The project was released on September 18, 2026.

    The project also includes “Dis moi où t’es,” “Mi ange mi démon,” “Legba” and “Mi Nan Blo.”

    “Comme avant” is available on streaming platforms.

  • BeyaCFlow releases new single “Danse Mémoire”

    BeyaCFlow releases new single “Danse Mémoire”

    BeyaCFlow has released the new single “Danse Mémoire,” an Afrobeats track that explores the relationship between memory and movement.

    The song features guitar elements influenced by Congolese and West African musical traditions alongside contemporary sounds. Its central idea is the way memories can continue to exist through dance.

    The accompanying visuals combine dance scenes with moments from everyday life and travel, reflecting the song’s focus on memory and cultural transmission.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bimi releases new single “For Life”

    Bimi releases new single “For Life”

    Nigerian-American singer and songwriter Bimi has released “For Life,” the lead single from her three-song EP, “FEVR.”

    The song explores commitment, chemistry and the point at which an attraction develops into a deeper connection. “For Life” introduces the concept behind “FEVR,” which uses the idea of a fever to represent different stages and feelings associated with attraction.

    Bimi described the song as representing the point when the initial intensity of attraction has settled into a warmer, more sustained feeling. The EP also includes “Brand New” and “Say Please.”

    Born in Lagos and raised in Chicago, Bimi draws from African music as well as the R&B and pop influences from her upbringing in the United States.

    “For Life” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “We Outshine”

    Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “We Outshine”

    Eylsia Nicolas, the stage name of Lisa Pamintuan, has released “We Outshine,” a song inspired by her personal experiences with isolation, recovery and finding a sense of belonging.

    The song will premiere at a private We Shine film festival event in Fort Lauderdale, created by Nicolas’ longtime friend Bobby Blair. Nicolas and Blair met as teenagers while attending a tennis academy and remained friends over the years.

    Nicolas’ background includes competitive tennis, work in business and law, and a period in Hollywood before she later turned to music. She said her experiences with institutionalisation and rehabilitation influenced the themes explored in “We Shine.”

    Rather than focusing on one specific community, Nicolas describes the song as being about people who have experienced feeling different, isolated, ashamed or afraid, and the process of reclaiming their voice and place in the world.

    “We Outshine” is available on streaming platforms.