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  • Papi Ojo and Doubleaaproved blend Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano on “N.O.L.Y.”

    Papi Ojo and Doubleaaproved blend Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano on “N.O.L.Y.”

    Papi Ojo and DJ and producer Doubleaaproved bring together Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano influences on their collaborative single, “N.O.L.Y. (No One Like You).”

    The track is built around rhythmic grooves and melodic vocals, with Doubleaaproved handling the production and Papi Ojo delivering the vocals.

    The production draws from classic Dancehall riddims alongside contemporary Afrobeats and Amapiano rhythms, giving the song a cross-genre foundation.

    For Papi Ojo, the release adds another entry to a catalogue that moves between Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall and hip-hop. The Lagos-born, New York-raised artist is also known for his work across dance and visual performance, including his appearance as the blue character in Beyoncé’s “Black Is King.”

    Doubleaaproved, who is based in Brooklyn, brings his work as a DJ and producer to the collaboration, with a sound that also incorporates Dancehall, Soca and contemporary club music.

    “N.O.L.Y. (No One Like You)” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor blends Caribbean influences and Afrobeats on “artie”

    Alex Alidor blends Caribbean influences and Afrobeats on “artie”

    Alex Alidor has released “Artie,” a new single that brings together Afrobeats rhythms and Caribbean influences.

    According to Saint-Denis Records, “Artie” draws from the musical traditions of the Caribbean while incorporating contemporary Afrobeats elements. The release reflects Alidor’s interest in bringing the two sounds together without being confined to a single musical style.

    The track is described as a dance-oriented record, with its production centred on the rhythmic relationship between African and Caribbean music.

    “Artie” is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor Blends Afrobeats and Caribbean Influences on “Bongo”

    Alex Alidor Blends Afrobeats and Caribbean Influences on “Bongo”

    Alex Alidor has released “Bongo,” a track that brings together Afrobeats with Caribbean musical influences.

    The Guadeloupe-based singer-songwriter draws from styles including Gwo Ka, reggae, bolero and chanson. Those influences inform “Bongo,” which combines African-rooted rhythms with elements of Caribbean music.

    The song reflects Alidor’s broader approach to working across genres rather than staying within a single musical style. He releases his music independently and is currently based in Guadeloupe.

    “Bongo” is the latest single in Alidor’s catalogue and follows his work exploring the relationship between African and Caribbean musical traditions.

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Lilwaboy Shares Afrobeats Single “File”

    Lilwaboy Shares Afrobeats Single “File”

    Lilwaboy has released “File,” an Afrobeats single built around a playful Nigerian expression about respecting what belongs to someone else.

    The song uses the phrase, “File, no touch am o, if no be you get am, make you no touch am o,” as its central hook. The expression essentially means that if something does not belong to you, you should not touch it.

    “File” combines Afrobeats rhythms with a street-influenced sound, with the repeated phrase giving the song its main lyrical refrain.

    Lilwaboy is an independent Afrobeats artist based in Spain with Nigerian roots.

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Miraz Tha Great Blends Afrobeats and Amapiano on “Shayo”

    Miraz Tha Great Blends Afrobeats and Amapiano on “Shayo”

    Miraz Tha Great has released “Shayo,” a new single that combines Afrobeats melodies with the log-drum-driven rhythms associated with Amapiano.

    The track is built around a club-oriented production, with smooth vocals set against a heavier rhythmic foundation. Its lyrics and overall theme focus on celebration, with the title “Shayo” referencing drinking and having a good time in Nigerian slang.

    Miraz Tha Great describes the song as an attempt to bring together elements of West African and Southern African dance music. “Music is a universal language, and with ‘Shayo,’ I wanted to create a bridge between genres that naturally move people,” he says.

    The London-based independent artist and producer works across Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-fusion, incorporating African rhythms with contemporary electronic and club influences.

    “Shayo” is out now on major streaming platforms.