Belgian DJ and electronic music artist Steve DjWatts has released his debut single, “Body Language”, through Cafe De Anatolia.
The track draws from House and Afro House, combining driving rhythms with melodic elements and vocal textures.
“Body Language” introduces Steve DjWatts’ electronic sound, which moves between House, Afro House and other electronic influences.
“Body Language” is available on streaming platforms.
UK R&B artist Dara Blaxx has released “Honey”, a track that blends Afrobeats with contemporary R&B and soulful influences.
Released on August 7, the song explores attraction and flirtation through playful lyrics centred around chemistry on the dancefloor.
Produced by Beezyx, “Honey” is built around percussion-led production, warm harmonies and saxophone melodies, with Blaxx’s vocals carrying the song’s flirtatious tone.
The single follows Blaxx’s previous release “Over My Mind” and has been featured by BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Berkshire.
“Honey” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Cashboi Kvnq has released “Orbit of You”, an Afrobeats track about attraction, emotional connection and the feeling of being drawn repeatedly toward another person.
Released on July 24, the song combines atmospheric production with melodic songwriting and expressive vocals. The arrangement places the vocal and melody at the centre, while the rhythmic foundation maintains a contemporary Afrobeats feel.
The song’s central idea is reflected in its title, using the image of an orbit to describe the pull one person can have over another. Its lyrics explore the difficulty of moving away from a connection that continues to draw you back.
Cashboi Kvnq is an independent Nigerian artist and songwriter whose work incorporates contemporary African music and personal storytelling.
“Orbit of You” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Brodrick has released “CHAT”, an Afro Drill track exploring betrayal, conflict and reconciliation within a relationship.
Released on June 19, the song appears on Brodrick’s debut album Tales Untold and draws from an experience in his own life. The lyrics follow a relationship affected by cheating and the attempt to rebuild trust after the resulting conflict.
“CHAT” combines Afro-influenced songwriting and language with UK Drill production. Brodrick’s melodic delivery sits against the darker rhythmic character of the production, reflecting the musical influences he encountered after relocating abroad at an early age.
The track was produced by Prodbyzawn and Prodbygravey, with Brodrick credited as the songwriter.
“Tales Untold” is built around stories drawn from Brodrick’s experiences and perspective. Before beginning his own music career, he worked as a road manager for Nigerian artist 1da Banton before releasing his own music.
“CHAT” is available on streaming platforms.
Electronic artist LODIC has released “dust”, a two-track EP featuring “reflections” and “dust” that explores melancholy, sadness and introspection.
Released on August 12, the project marks LODIC’s 10th release and moves further into the darker, more psychological side of the artist’s electronic sound.
Both tracks combine melodic and cinematic production with emotionally focused songwriting. The songs explore personal experiences while leaving their meanings open to interpretation, allowing listeners to connect the themes to their own relationships and memories.
The EP is shaped by contrasts between melancholy and euphoria, intimacy and accessibility, and darker production and melodic elements.
“dust” follows LODIC’s recent single “reflection”, which also examined themes of obsession and identity.
“dust” is available on streaming platforms.