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  • iQoniK Blends Liquid Drum & Bass and Emotional Soundscapes on “Love in the Sound”

    iQoniK Blends Liquid Drum & Bass and Emotional Soundscapes on “Love in the Sound”

    Ottawa-based drum & bass producer iQoniK has released “Love in the Sound,” a liquid drum & bass track running at 172 BPM.

    The song opens with a soft vocal section before building into a fuller arrangement driven by fast breakbeats, melodic elements and bass. The production follows the more melodic side of drum & bass, contrasting its high tempo with a more emotional approach.

    “Love in the Sound” follows several recent releases from iQoniK, including “Weightless,” “Wanna Be,” “Throwback” and the Run the Track EP, released in June 2026.

    iQoniK is a Canadian DJ and producer based in Ottawa. His catalogue spans different electronic styles, but he has increasingly focused on drum & bass. He also hosts Booty Bumps, a monthly mix show centred on the genre.

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro has released “Ki Ba Ba,” an Afro House track dedicated to his father.

    The song combines a relaxed dance pulse with soulful vocals from Wagathoni. Its production is built around rhythmic grooves and a steady Afro House foundation, while the vocal performance adds another layer to the track.

    “Ki Ba Ba” is presented as a personal dedication to Yataro’s father, giving the song a more intimate context beyond its dance-oriented production.

    Yataro’s recent catalogue includes releases such as “You’re My Star,” “Mírame, Mírame,” “Ven y Ataca Taca” and “Eivissa Sun.”

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • ALEXATOR Introduces “Awakening” as the Second Track in Its Expanding Catalogue

    ALEXATOR Introduces “Awakening” as the Second Track in Its Expanding Catalogue

    ALEXATOR has released “Awakening” (002), the second track in the opening chapter of its ongoing music catalogue, ALEXATOR 001–005.

    Rather than organising the project around conventional album, EP or single releases, ALEXATOR assigns each track a number and treats each release as part of one continuously expanding collection.

    “Awakening” is an instrumental electronic track built around melodic electronic production, electric guitars and cinematic elements. The project is intended to create music that can accompany everyday activities including travelling, driving, working and creating.

    The track follows the first release in the ALEXATOR catalogue and forms part of the initial 001–005 sequence.

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Mayoxe and Emmy Sho reunite on “My Gee”

    Mayoxe and Emmy Sho reunite on “My Gee”

    Mayoxe and Emmy Sho have released “My Gee,” bringing the two Nigerian artists together on a new collaboration.

    The track follows an earlier connection between the artists. Emmy Sho previously featured Mayoxe on “Hope,” released in 2024. Mayoxe’s catalogue also includes “Jah,” “Amazing,” “Flex Tonight,” “2SECS” and “Banuso,” while Emmy Sho has released projects including Hustle Hard EP, Genesis the EP and Struggle And Sound. 

    “My Gee” marks another collaboration between the pair, extending a musical relationship that began with “Hope.”

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Seyi Vibez calls out Hilda Baci amid ongoing dispute with Dapper Music

    Seyi Vibez calls out Hilda Baci amid ongoing dispute with Dapper Music

    Seyi Vibez has called out chef Hilda Baci in a series of posts on X as his dispute with his former label boss Dapper Music continues.

    Seyi Vibez and Dapper Music parted ways in September 2024 after the singer had been signed to the label. Hilda Baci has been in a long-term relationship with Dapper.

    In one of his posts, Seyi Vibez alleged that Hilda Baci’s BBL was funded with income generated from the catalogues of artists signed to Dapper Music. He did not provide evidence for the allegation.

    In another post, the singer alleged that he nearly died after eating food prepared by Hilda Baci. He also did not provide evidence to support the claim.

    https://x.com/afrobeatshead/status/2088256454532706456?s=46

    The posts came on the same day that T.I Blaze, another artist signed to Dapper Music, publicly accused the label of licensing his intellectual property without his agreement. T.I Blaze did not provide further details about the alleged licensing arrangement in the post.

    The separate allegations have added to the ongoing public criticism surrounding Dapper Music and its dealings with artists on its roster.