ALEXATOR has released “Genesis”, the first track from a new electronic music project that will unfold across multiple releases.
The track combines electronic production with electric guitar, drawing from trance, progressive electronic music and electronic rock.
According to ALEXATOR, the project is structured as a continuous story, with each release forming part of the larger sequence. “Genesis” serves as the starting point of that story.
The track’s production brings together melodic electronic elements, guitar instrumentation and cinematic touches.
Spain-based artist Pater Kush has released “In Paris”, an Afropop-leaning track centred on romance and spending time with someone special.
Released on February 13, the song uses an Afrobeat-inspired rhythm and melodic vocals to frame a story around a couple enjoying a day together in Paris. Its lyrics and concept reference the city’s familiar romantic associations, with shopping and shared experiences forming part of the narrative.
The song sits within Pater Kush’s broader Afro-fusion approach, which incorporates Afropop, Dancehall and other African influences. “In Paris” places those elements against a contemporary production while keeping the focus on its romantic storyline.
Pater Kush is an independent artist based in Spain whose music draws on themes including relationships, everyday experiences and life between African and international influences.
Miami-based artist Chuc Nova has released a new single, “X Times”, combining Afropop and hip-hop across melodic verses and a chorus that sits at the centre of the track.
The track reflects the overlap between the two genres, particularly in the way Nova approaches the contrast between the verses and chorus. Rather than introducing several different sections, “X Times” keeps its arrangement focused on the vocal and hook.
Chuc Nova is based in Miami, Florida, where he continues to develop music across Afropop and hip-hop.
Sierra Leonean artist Lil_P has released a new single, “Stay the Night”, a melodic Afropop track centred on the feeling of wanting a night with someone special to last a little longer.
The Nashville-based artist leans into warm vocals and a laid-back rhythmic arrangement, with the song’s lyrics touching on late-night drives, dancing until sunrise and spending time with someone without putting pressure on the moment.
“Stay the Night” sits between Afropop and contemporary African pop, with soulful melodic elements shaping its romantic tone. Rather than focusing on a complicated love story, the song stays with the simplicity of enjoying someone’s company and the anticipation that comes with a new connection.
Lil_P, who is originally from Sierra Leone, draws from Afropop and contemporary African sounds while incorporating influences from his experiences living in the United States.
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has opened up about the events that led to his feud with fellow rapper Odumodublvck, revealing that he discovered the woman he had been intimate with was dating the rapper.
Speaking on the Nevon Podcast, Blaqbonez said he was unaware that the woman was in a relationship with Odumodublvck because he had never asked who else she was seeing.
According to him, the situation began when the woman sent him a message saying she could no longer continue their friendship. Blaqbonez said he felt the message was “performative” and believed she was trying to make it appear as though he was the one holding on to the relationship.
He eventually asked her directly who she was dating and discovered she was with Odumodublvck.
Blaqbonez said he chose to respect their relationship and walk away.
“You guys won’t hear from me again. I will respect everything that you guys have. Peace,” he recalled telling her.
However, he said the situation escalated when Odumodublvck contacted him shortly afterwards and asked whether he had been intimate with the woman.
Blaqbonez said he refused to provide details because he did not want to interfere with their relationship.
“I don’t know what she told you, so I can’t answer this question and affect anything that you guys have,” he recalled telling Odumodublvck.
According to Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck then responded: “Then we are enemies since you are not telling me. Peace out, bro.”
Blaqbonez described his relationship with the woman as a “friends with benefits” arrangement rather than a formal relationship.
“I can’t say we were dating or anything. It wasn’t official, but like, the best term to describe it would be like friends with benefits, right? Because we kind of like, were friends and we were intimate,” he said.
He said he subsequently asked Odumodublvck when his relationship with the woman had started, believing that the timeline would clarify whether there had been any overlap.
According to Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck refused to disclose when they had started dating, further escalating the tension between them.
Blaqbonez recounts his first conversation with Odumodublvck
Blaqbonez also recalled another conversation with Odumodublvck after the situation came to light.
“Then he calls me, and this time I pick up the call. I’m like ‘bro, what’s our problem’, then he says ‘you dey disturb my babe’,” he said.
Blaqbonez added that Odumodublvck sent him another message about five minutes later asking, “when last una f#ck?”
Blaqbonez’s team has also shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation between the two rappers, providing a record of the exchange described during the interview.
Blaqbonez’s account offers his explanation of how the feud began and provides further context around the tension between the two rappers.
