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  • UK-Based Artist Rivera RV Shares New Single “Conecta”, An Homage to Ghetto Zouk. 

    UK-Based Artist Rivera RV Shares New Single “Conecta”, An Homage to Ghetto Zouk. 

    Rising artist Rivera RV, originally from Guinea-Bissau and currently based in the UK, has released a new single “Conecta”

    Produced by LBeatz, “Conecta” serves as the first single of his upcoming project, the EP 29, scheduled for release at the end of May. 

    With the release, Rivera reinforces his mission to celebrate and honour Ghetto Zouk, one of the most defining genres of urban Lusophone music. 

    Born in the late 1990s in the Netherlands by the group Quatro Plus, Ghetto Zouk quickly spread across the African diaspora and captivated an entire generation. Characterized by its strong emotional depth, captivating melodies, and a distinctive urban aesthetic, it became an essential soundtrack of the 2000s.

    “I want to bring back Ghetto Zouk in an authentic way. I grew up listening to those sounds, and they are part of my identity. ‘Conecta’ is about returning to the essence, but with a new, more current, and more personal vision,” says Rivera.

    Based in the United Kingdom but deeply connected to Lusophone music, Rivera entered the music scene over a decade ago and has performed at venues such as Coliseu dos Recreios, O2 Indigo London, OVO Arena Wembley, Clapham Grand, Manchester Academy Arena, among others.



    “Conecta” by Rivera RV is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Spanish DJ Raida M Unveils Electronic Music Single “Afterglow”

    Spanish DJ Raida M Unveils Electronic Music Single “Afterglow”

    Spanish DJ Raida M returns with “Afterglow”, a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged single. 

    “Afterglow” explores what remains after intense emotion has passed: the trace of love, loss, desire or memory still glowing long after the moment is gone.

    “Afterglow” by DJ Raida is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • French  Afro House DJ Loaaihly Shares Debut Single “Love One Another (Radio Edit)”  

    French  Afro House DJ Loaaihly Shares Debut Single “Love One Another (Radio Edit)”  

    French DJ Loaaihly announces his debut single “Love One Another (Radio Edit)”  

    Built on warm percussion, uplifting chord progressions and a gospel-influenced vocal spirit, “Love One Another” carries a universal message of connection and unity.

    Loaaihly is a Paris-based artist, DJ and music producer who draws from   deep well of influences — from contemporary electronic music to gospel and African rhythms

    “Music, for me, is a way to reach people beyond words. ‘Love One Another’ is both a prayer and a call to action — something the world needs right now.”

    “Love One Another (Radio Edit)”  by Loaaihly is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • American Artist MaWayy Shares Afro House Single “Moon and Back”

    American Artist MaWayy Shares Afro House Single “Moon and Back”

    American artist MaWayy returns with “Moon and Back,” a globally inspired dance record shaped by real travel, studio collaboration, and emotion.

    The single was developed through studio sessions spanning from Los Angeles to Dubai to Africa, with vocal contributions from Wagathoni. 

    The entire journey was documented on film, capturing the authentic creative process behind the music.

    “Moon and Back” captures the feeling of distance, devotion, and connection.

    “Moon and Back” by MaWayy feat. Wagathoni is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • American DJ Chaton Shares Summer Anthem  “We Are Invincible” 

    American DJ Chaton Shares Summer Anthem  “We Are Invincible” 

    Following the success of his debut single “From the Future” whose music video garnered 11 million views and 100,000 new subscribers on YouTube, American DJ Chaton returns with his highly anticipated second single, “We Are Invincible”

    Hailing from the sunny shores of Sanibel, FL, Chaton music is influenced by a mix of tecno, Jazz, and Souk sounds. 

    “We Are Invincible” is an electronic music single characterized by layered synths and punchy drums, meticulously crafted for the 2026 summer season. 

    “We Are Invincible” by Chaton is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Nigerian- Australian Afrobeats Artist Gee-Tuy Shares New Single “Drop Your Opay”

    Nigerian- Australian Afrobeats Artist Gee-Tuy Shares New Single “Drop Your Opay”

    Nigerian-Australian Afrobeats artist Gee-Tuy has released a new single “Drop Your Opay” 

    Gee-Tuy explains that the track was inspired by his desire to “lighten the mood of Nigerians”

    “It also reaffirms true friendship and tests the saying that a friend in need is a friend in deed”.

    “Drop Your Opay” by Gee-Tuy is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Portuguese DJ Danny Waters Shares Afro House Single “Memories”

    Portuguese DJ Danny Waters Shares Afro House Single “Memories”

    Portuguese DJ and producer Danny Waters returns with  a new single “Memories” 

    The track is an an ode to nostalgia and the celebration of cherished moments, woven with pulsating beats and rich melodic layers. 

    “Memories” by DJ Danny Waters is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • American Producer Lusinate Shares First Bass Single “Truth Hz”, Inspired by a Real Life Toxic Relationship 

    American Producer Lusinate Shares First Bass Single “Truth Hz”, Inspired by a Real Life Toxic Relationship 

    American Producer Lusinate steps into darker territory with the release of a new single “Truth Hz”

    A contemporary dubstep track, “Truth Hz” (pronounced Truth Hurts) marks the first bass-focused release in Lusinate’s catalog. 

    The record was inspired by a personal experience—capturing the difficult process of breaking free from a toxic relationship and reclaiming your peace.

    “This record came from a very real place in my life,” says Lusinate. “It’s about severing a deep soul tie you have with someone because they are hurting you. Sometimes when you’re in love you stay for reasons that go beyond any sort of logic. However, if you love yourself then there comes a point when you know what must be done no matter how painful it is. That was the inspiration behind the title.”

    “Truth Hz” was mixed and mastered by Luca Pretolesi, the four-time Grammy-nominated engineer behind countless global dance records, at Studio DMI inside Wynn Las Vegas. 

    “Truth Hz” by Lusinate is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Gabonese Afrobeats Artist Vicky R Taps Oxlade for New Single “Fala”

    Gabonese Afrobeats Artist Vicky R Taps Oxlade for New Single “Fala”

    Gabonese Afrobeats artist Vicky R makes her comeback with “Fala,” the first single from the EP Latitude 0, featuring Oxlade.

    “Fala” means to grind, to hustle, to turn struggle into victory in Gabonese urban slang (Tolibangando).

    It’s an anthem for the Fallaman.e visionary hustlers moving forward step by step,” explains Vicky R. 

    Alongside Oxlade, Vicky R blends West African afrobeats with the raw energy of Gabonese urban sounds. 

    This track lays the foundation for Latitude 0.

    0°48’S 11°36’E = the exact GPS coordinates of Gabon, the birthplace of Vicky R and the EP Latitude 0, located on the equator the project’s anchor point.

    “It is the ‘center of the world’ where the sonic journey toward Africa and its diaspora begins”

    “Fala” by Vicky R feat. Oxlade is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Nigerian-American Afrobeats Artist Tayo J Shares Wizkid and Omah Lay-Inspired Single  “For The Night”

    Nigerian-American Afrobeats Artist Tayo J Shares Wizkid and Omah Lay-Inspired Single  “For The Night”

    Nigerian American singer Tayo J returns with Afro-fusion track, “For The Night.”

    The song pairs soft R&B vocals with a rhythmic bounce inspired by the melodic moodiness of Omah Lay and the global polish of Wizkid. 

    Tayo J is based in LA and aims to “bridge the gap between R&B and global Afro-pop. 

    “For The Night” by Tayo J is out now on all streaming platforms.