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  • jak demo brings funk and alternative rock together on “trojan war”

    jak demo brings funk and alternative rock together on “trojan war”

    jak demo has released a new single, “trojan war,” a track that blends funk, alternative rock and electronic textures around a prominent guitar-driven arrangement.

    The track leans heavily on its instrumentation, with guitar riffs providing much of its character. Its sound draws from funk-rock, with the influence of the Red Hot Chili Peppers particularly noticeable in the rhythm guitar and loose, energetic approach.

    “trojan war” also avoids taking itself too seriously. The song’s hook has a playful quality that contrasts with the force of its instrumentation, giving the track an anthemic edge without making the arrangement feel overly heavy.

    The release follows a run of singles and projects from jak demo, including “midwest,” “my my,” “sick” and the 2025 album jak démo tapes vol 1. “midwest,” released in August 2025, featured Geordie Kieffer alongside jak demo, with Eric Rodgers, Eric Zeiler and Christopher Berry credited on the recording.

    “trojan war” is out now.

  • DJ SEAN KRONIK releases new “KOOOKOKODI – REMIX”

    DJ SEAN KRONIK releases new “KOOOKOKODI – REMIX”

    DJ SEAN KRONIK has released a new track titled “KOOOKOKODI – REMIX”.

    The DJ and producer has previously released music across house and UK garage/bassline, with credits including collaborations with artists such as Kele LeRoc, Kayla Amor and Logan_olm.

    “KOOOKOKODI – REMIX” continues that dance-oriented focus, with the remix format placing the emphasis on the track’s club and electronic character.

    The song is out now.

  • Caleb Myles explores devotion on “My Everything”

    Caleb Myles explores devotion on “My Everything”

    Caleb Myles (CAYZEE) has released a new single, “My Everything,” a love song that combines contemporary Afrobeats with elements of Ghanaian highlife.

    The track is built around the feeling of finding someone who has become central to your life. Its lyrics focus on affection, appreciation and the sense of joy that comes with a meaningful relationship.

    Musically, “My Everything” draws on the melodic character of Ghanaian highlife guitar, placing the guitar work alongside a modern Afrobeats production. The combination gives the song a warm, romantic feel while keeping its foundation rooted in African musical traditions.

    For Caleb Myles, the release continues his exploration of Afrofusion and contemporary African-influenced pop, with “My Everything” taking a more intimate approach centred on love and connection.

    “My Everything” is out now.

  • Classace draws on Ludo to reflect on resilience in “Ten Toes”

    Classace draws on Ludo to reflect on resilience in “Ten Toes”

    Classace has released “Ten Toes,” a new Afrobeats and Afro-fusion single that uses a familiar game of Ludo to reflect on navigating life’s setbacks.

    The song centres on the idea of staying grounded and continuing to move forward, even when circumstances do not go as planned. Its Ludo reference provides a simple framework for that perspective: players experience both wins and losses, but the game continues.

    That idea carries into the song’s broader message about remaining focused on personal ambitions while dealing with the ups and downs that come with pursuing them.

    “Ten Toes” is part of Classace’s upcoming debut album Lone Boy, a project built around his own songwriting and performances.

    Classace is an independent artist from Nigeria who is based in Ghana and began releasing music in 2025.

    “Ten Toes” is out now.

  • Shmu & Ziller Bas explore love and resistance on “Njoroge”

    Shmu & Ziller Bas explore love and resistance on “Njoroge”

    Shmu and Ziller Bas turn their attention to love, intimacy and resistance on “Njoroge,” the third single from their upcoming album Safari ya Bamba.

    The song follows two people who find a connection despite opposition from those around them. Rather than treating love as a purely emotional experience, “Njoroge” frames closeness as a choice that sometimes requires courage.

    Samaal responds to Shmu’s composition with a vocal performance that gives the song its emotional centre, while Shmu and Ziller Bas keep the production relatively restrained. That restraint leaves room for the relationship at the heart of the song to unfold without losing its physical, danceable quality.

    “Njoroge” forms the third stage of Safari ya Bamba, a seven-single project built around themes of movement, friendship, departure and the connections formed along the way. The album continues the musical relationship between Swiss rapper and producer Shmu and Kenyan rapper Ziller Bas, whose sound brings together hip-hop, Afrobeats, reggaeton, electronic textures and East African influences.

    Their collaboration began after the two connected at a concert in Winterthur and continued with Shmu’s visit to Kilifi, Kenya, in February 2025. Their first album together, Mekatilili, was inspired by Giriama freedom fighter Mekatilili wa Menza.

    On Safari ya Bamba, Swiss German meets Ziller Bas’ combination of Swahili, English and Giriama. Across the project, the duo uses their musical exchange to explore different forms of connection and the realities surrounding them.

    With “Njoroge,” that journey becomes more intimate, asking what it means to remain close to someone when that connection is challenged by the people around you.

    “Njoroge” is out now.