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  • Sydney Sharp explores intimacy and distance on “Run”

    Sydney Sharp explores intimacy and distance on “Run”

    Sydney Sharp has released “Run”, the fifth single from her upcoming album Resonate, exploring the tension between intimacy and emotional distance in a romantic relationship.

    Written around the dynamics of a relationship, the song examines what happens when one partner pulls away in response to emotional vulnerability and deeper connection.

    Musically, “Run” moves between lighter and more forceful Afrobeat-inspired passages, paired with Sharp’s soulful vocals. The arrangement maintains a forward-moving feel that contrasts with the uncertainty explored in the lyrics.

    The song was produced in collaboration with musician and engineer Alex Enamorado, who used an Akai MPC to build its layered textures. Sharp and Enamorado have also worked together on several other songs for Resonate, including “Ghost in my Bed”, “PeaceMan”, “Don’t Pick Me” and “Talk to Me”.

    Sharp, who is based in Providence, Rhode Island, began her musical journey as a classical pianist and pop singer-songwriter before incorporating Afrobeat influences into her R&B work.

    “Run” is available on streaming platforms.

  • MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    Independent music project MENTAVIBE has released “SALALA”, a track combining Afro-Pop, Afro-House and electronic dance music.

    Produced and written by Juergen Joe Bauer, the song is built around percussion-led rhythms, electronic production and Swahili vocal hooks. Its arrangement combines melodic elements with a steady dance-oriented groove.

    “SALALA” is part of MENTAVIBE’s broader approach of combining African-inspired rhythms and Swahili lyrics with contemporary electronic production.

    The project is created and produced independently by Bauer.

    “SALALA” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    UK-based artist DJ Nashi has released “So High With You”, a new track that draws from Afrobeat, Afro R&B, hip-hop and Afro-fusion.

    Nashi, who is also associated with the creative label CLICKWAV, incorporates African rhythms and contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences into his music.

    The release follows his previous single “Don’t Leave”, which was described as an Afro-fusion record centred on a relationship under strain.

    “So High With You” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Nigerian artist Julian Deelo has released “Goals”, an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion track about ambition, perseverance and the challenges of pursuing a dream.

    The song explores the uncertainty that can come with chasing personal goals, touching on pressure, sacrifice and the fear of failure. Deelo frames success as an ongoing process rather than a guaranteed outcome, with consistency and faith recurring throughout the song.

    “Goals” combines an Afrobeats foundation with personal storytelling. In the lyrics, Deelo uses football imagery to describe continuing to pursue his ambitions despite setbacks, including the line, “Only one ball, too many goals.”

    The song forms part of Deelo’s work as an independent artist, with his music drawing from personal experiences and the difficulties of building a career independently.

    “Goals” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gentlebaba teams up with Dice on “GO LOCO!”

    Gentlebaba teams up with Dice on “GO LOCO!”


    Gentlebaba has released “GO LOCO!”, an Afrobeats track featuring Dice that takes a party-oriented approach to its production.

    The song is built around an energetic rhythmic foundation and a club-focused sound, with Gentlebaba and Dice delivering the vocals across the track.

    “GO LOCO!” sits within the party and nightlife side of contemporary Afrobeats, with its arrangement centred on rhythm and energy rather than a narrative-driven concept.

    “GO LOCO!” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gvybez reflects on struggle and perseverance on “Survive”

    Gvybez reflects on struggle and perseverance on “Survive”


    Gvybez has released “Survive”, an Afrobeats-inspired track centred on struggle, uncertainty and the decision to keep moving forward.

    The song addresses setbacks, pressure and disappointment through a melodic vocal delivery and an Afrobeat-rooted production. Its lyrics focus on the realities of navigating difficult periods while continuing to pursue a better future.

    “Survive” draws from everyday experiences of hardship and perseverance, with Gvybez approaching the subject through a straightforward narrative rather than a specific storyline.

    The track adds to Gvybez’s catalogue of Afrobeats-influenced releases, following his recent single “Slow Down”, which explored attraction and taking a relationship at an unhurried pace.

    “Survive” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”

    Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”


    Brooklyn-based artist Deozi has released “My Sweet Ride”, a track combining Afrobeats with Reggae and Dancehall influences.

    Released on August 29 as part of Deozi’s debut album The Default Human, the song centres on romance, attraction and admiration of a woman. Its lyrics take the form of a seduction, with vows of love and reassurance forming part of the narrative.

    Produced by Omito Beats and engineered by Ryan Kelly, “My Sweet Ride” incorporates rhythmic elements associated with Afrobeats and Dancehall alongside Deozi’s melodic delivery and rap influences drawn from both East Coast hip-hop and Caribbean music.

    The track is part of The Default Human, an album that moves across Rock, Blues, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-Hop. Its subject matter includes love, spirituality, family, culture, politics and ideas around beauty.

    “My Sweet Ride” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Nigerian artist Bulletman has released “Skelewu”, a track that revisits the title and concept associated with Davido’s 2013 Afrobeats hit of the same name.

    The original “Skelewu”, produced by Shizzi, became one of Davido’s notable early hits and was closely tied to a dance craze that spread across Nigeria.

    Bulletman’s release brings the familiar “Skelewu” name back into the conversation, connecting his track to a recognisable moment in Nigerian pop culture.

    “Skelewu” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez has released “Slow Down”, an Afrobeats-inspired love song about attraction, chemistry and allowing a relationship to develop without rushing it.

    Produced by 2Mastabeat, the track uses a relaxed rhythmic foundation and melodic elements beneath Gvybez’s understated vocal delivery. The lyrics focus on enjoying another person’s company and staying present in the moment.

    The song approaches romance through a straightforward idea: two people are drawn to each other, but there is no need to hurry what happens next.

    “Slow Down” is available on streaming platforms.

  • LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    Japan-based independent artist LUNÉ has released “Go Down Slow”, the second single from the R&B artist’s catalogue.

    Released on August 12, the track combines R&B with African dance music, with production from Japanese producer audiot909. The producer has been involved in the development of Amapiano in Japan, bringing his experience with the genre into the track’s production.

    “Go Down Slow” follows LUNÉ’s first single and continues the artist’s exploration of R&B alongside African-influenced dance sounds.

    An official visualizer and remix are also planned as part of the project’s next phase.

    “Go Down Slow” is available on streaming platforms.