The track now gains a fresh sonic identity, blending Afro House and Deep Pop elements that bring both emotion and energy to a generation connected to the dance floor and streaming culture.
With refined production and an elegant electronic atmosphere, the remix preserves the nostalgic essence of the original while transporting the listener into a modern and cinematic soundscape.
“I wanted to recreate a feeling of time and emotion, but with dancefloor energy. ‘Time After Time’ is about connection and constancy — themes that never fade,” says SidekoDJ.
In this reinterpretation, the track takes on a modern and Electropop feel, featuring precise beats, emotional vocals, and production that blends sensuality with dancefloor energy.
The new version gives the song a fresh electronic dimension, turning its emotional core into a vibrant club experience.
German artist and producer, Sven Exner, has just released an anthem titled “Rise for Africa!” that not only celebrates the spirit of the Africa Cup of Nations but also the unity, pride, and love for Africa that transcends borders.
Inspired by Sven’s recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya,the song captures the electric atmosphere of anticipation surrounding the event and emphasizes the bond that sport brings to the people of Africa, even for those nations not directly competing.
With a chorus that chants, “Ayé Africa – raise your voice, feel the fire!” the song embodies the relentless energy, pride, and unity that come with the love for football and the continent itself. Through a fusion of English and French lyrics, Sven Exner connects a diverse audience, evoking a sense of shared identity and hope.
The song opens with a stirring call-and-response from a crowd, instantly setting a celebratory tone, before moving into its anthemic verses that speak of ambition, dreams, and the fiery hearts of Africans everywhere. The lyrics reflect the journey from humble beginnings to a future filled with glory, where the beautiful game unites people from all walks of life.
Sven Exner, who wrote and produced the track, explains, “When I visited Kenya earlier this year, I felt the intensity, the excitement, and the collective pride around the Africa Cup. Although Kenya wasn’t in the tournament, the love and passion for African football were so evident. It’s that spirit of unity and pride that I wanted to capture in this song.”
The track blends sharp lyricism, infectious melodies, and a fresh Afrofusion-meets-hip hop sound that is already generating buzz in the region’s music scene.
On the track, Medskolar delivers the bars, El King brings a captivating vocal edge, and Mars On The Beat ties it all together production that’s both futuristic and grounded in African rhythm.
“This track is about pushing boundaries and giving fans something they’ll never forget,” said Medskolar. “We wanted to make music that feels new but still connects deeply with our roots.” Producer Mars On The Beat added, “The energy in the studio was electric. Medskolar and El King brought their A-game, and together we built a sound that can resonate globally.”
Stream “Blowing My Mind” by Medskolar, El King and Mars On The Beat
With Crown & Altar, South African doctor, entrepreneur, and creative visionary Dr. Chad Marthinussen opens a new chapter in his passion project, Kings x Priests.
Where earlier works carried the driving energy of Afro-house and Amapiano, this record slows down. It breathes. It lingers. Built on Afrobeats, chill-wave textures, and intimate African rhythms, Crown & Altar still carries the pulse of the dancefloor — but with a gentler power, an energy that uplifts, heals, and praises.
“Born Again” the lead track on the album Crown and Altar is an intimate Afro beats /Fusion / chill wave project with a core theme of spirituality.
As part of our About to Blow series we will be highlighting talented creatives in our Afrobeats Head community who are igniting the scene and poised for stardom.
For the first edition I spoke to Slay Papa, an artist who’s childhood dream as a devout Catholic was to become a priest but by divine intervention ended up studying Theater Arts at the University of Benin.
“My secondary school was a minor seminary,” he tells me over the phone.
“I believed it was Gods plan for me but I wrote a letter to a letter to Claritians about attending a major seminary after secondary school and they never got back to me. Then I became anxious about getting into university.
“During Benediction, whenever the monstrance was raised I would pray to God to help me get into university if it was his will. And if not, let me get into a major seminary.
A real lover boy, the Ibadan-native got his stage name thanks to his popularity with the girls in a neighboring secondary school.
“My friend Clement TYB and I used to pay 300 Naira record love songs at a studio close to our school and sent them to the girls in another school. I had a lot of female friends on Facebook so my friends called me Slay King and later I became Slay Papa
His dilemma meant that he was the last of his classmates to register for the UME exams but was surprisingly the first to be accepted into the university.
While in school his music took a back seat and until he graduated in 2024 when he released his song “Sport” inspired by Asake’s “Skating” off his Lungu Boy album
“I wrote it on a trip to Abeokuta. My friend Jumabee invited me and I just spent a lot of time checking out beats on YouTube till I found the perfect one.
“It’s a reminder to myself that I need to keep moving forward in life. I can’t be stagnant. Just like Asake in “Skating”
Slay Papa and Jumabee are also working on a new song to be released “soon”
Slay Papa’s Top Three:
Influences: Wizkid, Asake and Shallipopi
Dream collaborations: Wizkid, Asake and Shallipopi
Dream venues to perform in: The 02, The Royal Albert Hall and The Wembley Stadium
Slay Papa and is confident that his music will change his life
“My greatest wish is for my music to take me around the world.”
He also has a mantra which he lives by and emphasizes on all his songs.
Before we end the call he makes me promise to include it my article.
It’s the first single of the year from the Brooklyn native who’s been performing and presenting music shows since the days of New York’s legendary dance clubs.
