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  • Benedict J releases new single “It Changes (Doesn’t It)”

    Benedict J releases new single “It Changes (Doesn’t It)”

    Benedict J has released “It Changes (Doesn’t It),” an electronic dance track about personal change and the difficulty of recognising how experiences shape identity over time.

    The song pairs reflective subject matter with house-influenced production. Its central theme is the gradual process of becoming a different person through everyday experiences and decisions, sometimes without noticing the changes until looking back.

    “It Changes (Doesn’t It)” follows Benedict J’s previous releases, including “Closing (In the Darkness),” “Cut Across My Veins” and “Come Back to Me.”

    “It Changes (Doesn’t It)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DARCY releases new single “Leave The Light On”

    DARCY releases new single “Leave The Light On”

    Dutch artist DARCY has released “Leave The Light On,” a dance-pop track about a father who struggles to let go when his daughter moves abroad.

    The song follows a father who leaves a light on in his home every night after his daughter leaves to start a life elsewhere. Nine years later, her two sons ask him why the light is always on, prompting him to explain the promise behind the gesture. The story centres on family ties, separation and the reassurance of having a place to return to.

    “Leave The Light On” combines acoustic guitar with electronic production, soulful male vocals and dance-oriented rhythms. The arrangement moves between melodic builds and darker, filtered drops.

    DARCY, whose real name is Darcy Hoogenhout, is based in The Hague, Netherlands. He writes and produces his music using a combination of creative tools, including artificial intelligence.

    “Leave The Light On” is available on streaming platforms.

  • The Westkines release Hip-hop single “CASH!”

    The Westkines release Hip-hop single “CASH!”

    Nigerian hip-hop duo The Westkines have released “CASH!,” a song about money, ambition and the pressures of making a living in Lagos.

    The track examines the role money plays in everyday decisions, relationships and perceptions of success. Its subject matter draws on the realities of navigating financial demands while pursuing personal ambitions in the city.

    The Westkines are brothers Joseph Nsikan James and Michael Ibukunoluwa James. Their music draws from Nigerian music and hip-hop, with lyrics exploring subjects including relationships, personal struggles and financial aspirations.

    “CASH!” is available on streaming platforms.

  • RUMA releases new single “A Little Closer”

    RUMA releases new single “A Little Closer”

    RUMA has released “A Little Closer,” a single from the independent music project created and directed by Gabriel B.

    The project combines original lyrics and ideas with vocals and music generated using artificial intelligence. It explores different genres and emotional themes, including heartbreak, romantic feelings and the experiences associated with nightlife and solitude.

    RUMA operates as a faceless music project, using AI-generated vocals and production to bring Gabriel B’s songwriting ideas to life.

    “A Little Closer” is available on streaming platforms.

  • MAIBA releases new single “Lift U Up!”

    MAIBA releases new single “Lift U Up!”

    MAIBA has released “Lift U Up!,” a track that combines Afro House and Melodic House.

    The production pairs melodic hooks with driving rhythms and basslines, drawing on elements of both house subgenres. The track is structured around a dancefloor-oriented sound, with its melodies set against a steady electronic groove.

    “Lift U Up!” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Asake unveils custom chain inspired by Nigeria’s Coat of Arms

    Asake unveils custom chain inspired by Nigeria’s Coat of Arms

    Asake has shared photos and videos of a custom chain inspired by Nigeria’s Coat of Arms on Instagram. The piece features the national emblem and the country’s motto, “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.”

    The design incorporates Nigeria’s national symbol, which features a black shield, two supporting horses and an eagle. The motto appears on a scroll beneath the emblem and has been part of Nigeria’s national identity since 1978.

    Asake’s new custom “Nigerian Coat of Arms” neckpiece.

    Asake’s new custom “Nigerian Coat of Arms” neckpiece.

    Reports have put the chain’s value at $1 million, although the price has not been independently confirmed. The jewellery reveal adds to Asake’s collection of custom pieces, which has previously attracted attention for its designs and reported costs.

    Back view of Asake’s new custom “Nigerian Coat of Arms” neckpiece.
  • Sénar releases new single “La scène”

    Sénar releases new single “La scène”

    French artist Sénar has released “La scène,” a single released in August 2026. The track runs for three minutes and 29 seconds.

    “La scène” follows Sénar’s previous releases, including “Au revoir” and “Pa ladjé.”

    “La scène” is available on streaming platforms.

  • JayNine releases new single “SHEKE”

    JayNine releases new single “SHEKE”

    Nigerian artist JayNine has released “SHEKE,” a song from his Afrobeats catalogue.

    He describes his sound as drawing from contemporary Afrobeats, with an emphasis on rhythmic production and melodies suited to social settings.

    “SHEKE” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Tentone releases new single “Struggle”

    Tentone releases new single “Struggle”

    Nigerian artist Tentone has released “Struggle,” a song about hard work, perseverance and pursuing personal goals despite difficulties.

    The track centres on the challenges that come with trying to build a better life, with themes of pain, ambition and staying focused on long-term dreams. It presents the pursuit of success as a process that requires persistence through difficult circumstances.

    “Struggle” follows Tentone’s previous releases, including “Trench Boy,” “Ko Funny,” “Truth or Dare,” “BBM (Born By Mistake)” and “IRÉ (Goodness).”

    “Struggle” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Elvic Kongolo releases new single “Time’s Up”

    Elvic Kongolo releases new single “Time’s Up”

    Norwegian-Congolese artist Elvic Kongolo has released “Time’s Up,” a disco-funk track that explores the pressure of providing for loved ones and the temporary relief music can offer.

    The song centres on the responsibility of supporting family while managing concerns about the future. Its verses address the desire to provide more, while the chorus turns to dancing as a way to find a moment of release without setting those responsibilities aside.

    Running for two minutes and 35 seconds, “Time’s Up” combines elements of 1970s and 1980s disco-funk with Afropop and contemporary dance-pop. Kongolo wrote and produced the track, which includes the line “I need the DJ to save my soul.”

    Based in Sortland, Northern Norway, Kongolo sings in English, French and Norwegian. His previous releases include “Tequila,” “Let Them Be,” “Beautiful Monday,” “A Change Is Gonna Come” and “Our Story.”

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    “Time’s Up” is available on streaming platforms.