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  • Ayra Starr attends LaQuan Smith show during New York Fashion Week

    Ayra Starr attends LaQuan Smith show during New York Fashion Week

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr attended LaQuan Smith’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week.

    For the appearance, Ayra wore a sheer purple off-shoulder dress featuring a thigh-high slit, with her underwear visible beneath the see-through fabric.

    The appearance comes during a busy period for Ayra in New York. The singer moved to the city in late 2025 and has incorporated New York into her latest musical era, including “Midnight in New York,” a track from her third album, “Starrgirl.”

    Ayra has also maintained a connection to fashion, having made her runway debut at London Fashion Week in 2025 when she walked for Di Petsa.

  • Fireboy DML and 21 Savage attend Public School show at New York Fashion Week

    Fireboy DML and 21 Savage attend Public School show at New York Fashion Week

    Nigerian singer Fireboy DML and Atlanta rapper 21 Savage were among the guests at Public School New York’s Spring/Summer 2027 presentation during New York Fashion Week.

    The show took place on September 10 as designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne continued Public School’s return to the New York Fashion Week calendar. The label returned to the runway earlier this year after a seven-year absence from the traditional fashion schedule.

    21 Savage attended the presentation alongside Carmelo Anthony, having also appeared with the former NBA player at Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2027 show earlier that day. Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Miles Caton, Julez Smith and several NBA players were also among the guests at Public School’s presentation.

    Fireboy DML was also photographed at the event, with Public School’s guest list bringing together musicians, athletes and figures from fashion and entertainment.

    The Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled “Living Proof,” marked another stage in Public School’s return under Chow and Osborne. The designers founded the New York label in 2008 and built its aesthetic around the intersection of streetwear, tailoring and New York culture.

  • LJ & The Ray Band’s “Heels” reaches No. 16 on Music Week Commercial Pop Chart

    LJ & The Ray Band’s “Heels” reaches No. 16 on Music Week Commercial Pop Chart

    UK funk-pop collective LJ & The Ray Band’s single “Heels” has reached No. 16 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Chart.

    The independent release has climbed from its debut at No. 27, previously reaching No. 20 before moving to its current position. The track was released through the band’s independent label, HighVoo Media.

    “Heels” combines disco, funk and soul-pop, with live instrumentation and contemporary production. The song explores confidence and the idea of using music and dance as a way to step away from everyday pressures.

    LJ & The Ray Band is fronted by songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Lloyd, known as LJ. The band’s sound draws from funk, disco, soul and contemporary pop, with influences including Jamiroquai, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Jungle and Silk Sonic.

    The band is also preparing to release its next single, “We Did It All.”

  • Beyond Magic releases new single “Someone to Love”

    Beyond Magic releases new single “Someone to Love”

    Toronto-based artist Beyond Magic has released “Someone to Love,” an electronic pop track that explores the uncertainty of a relationship caught between separation and continued attachment.

    The song focuses on the late-night dynamics of a situationship, where two people may have agreed to take a break but continue to remain in contact. Its lyrics capture the tension and confusion that can come with an unresolved connection.

    “Someone to Love” combines electronic pop and melodic EDM, using layered melodies and electronic production to create a reflective atmosphere.

    Beyond Magic draws from electronic and pop influences, incorporating emotional songwriting into a sound that moves between heartbreak and recovery.

    “Someone to Love” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Barnabas Daru Releases New Folk/Acoustic-Pop Song “Herbarium”

    Barnabas Daru Releases New Folk/Acoustic-Pop Song “Herbarium”

    Barnabas Daru has released “Herbarium,” a song that blends Folk/Acoustic and Pop influences.

    The track brings together acoustic elements and a pop-oriented approach, placing the song between folk-inspired songwriting and contemporary pop.

    “Herbarium” is Daru’s latest release.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • JOHNSON’S KRAZY Releases New R&B/Soul Song “Fever & Focus”

    JOHNSON’S KRAZY Releases New R&B/Soul Song “Fever & Focus”

    JOHNSON’S KRAZY has released “Fever & Focus,” an R&B/Soul track.

    The song sits within the R&B and soul space, with the title suggesting a contrast between intensity and composure.

    “Fever & Focus” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Mikai Releases New Song “No Pressure”

    Mikai Releases New Song “No Pressure”

    Mikai has released “No Pressure,” an Afro House and dance track built around warm melodies and rhythmic production.

    The song blends Afro House with elements of Afrobeats, R&B and electronic music, combining groove-led rhythms with melodic vocals.

    “No Pressure” reflects Mikai’s approach to working across different sounds, bringing African-influenced rhythms into a contemporary dance setting.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ama Mwa Shares New Song “Unconditional”

    Ama Mwa Shares New Song “Unconditional”

    Ama Mwa has released “Unconditional,” a song centred on gratitude and the impact of support given without expectation.

    The song was written as a dedication to people who have offered assistance, care and love to Ama Mwa and their extended family at different points along the way. Its lyrics reflect on the ways such support can provide encouragement, restore hope and help someone move forward.

    “Unconditional” focuses on appreciation for those whose kindness has extended beyond a single moment, acknowledging the lasting effect of care given freely.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • FAWO releases new single “Pourquoi”

    FAWO releases new single “Pourquoi”

    Stuttgart-based artist FAWO has released “Pourquoi,” an Afropop single that combines R&B and melodic rap with German verses and a French chorus.

    The song explores the feeling of missing someone even when the separation has been brief. Rather than presenting longing as heartbreak, FAWO approaches it with a lighter perspective, capturing how a few days apart can feel disproportionately long.

    “Pourquoi” moves between Afropop, R&B and melodic rap, with its bilingual structure forming part of the song’s musical identity. FAWO wrote, produced and mixed the track himself.

    Born in Togo and raised in Germany, FAWO incorporates German, French and African musical influences into his work, with a sound that draws from melodic hip-hop, trap, R&B and Afropop.

    “Pourquoi” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Mr. Era releases new project “Against All Odds”

    Mr. Era releases new project “Against All Odds”

    Afro-fusion artist Mr. Era has released his new project, “Against All Odds,” a body of work centred on themes of resilience, ambition and perseverance.

    The project draws from Mr. Era’s personal experiences and explores the challenges involved in pursuing his ambitions. Across the release, he combines Afro-fusion rhythms with melodic arrangements and lyrics focused on overcoming difficult circumstances.

    “Against All Odds” also reflects Mr. Era’s approach to songwriting, using personal experiences and storytelling to examine the setbacks and determination involved in his journey as an artist.

    The project is available on streaming platforms.