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  • Bad Bunny Demands $450,000 from Mr Eazi over Joeboy’s “Empty my Pocket”

    Bad Bunny Demands $450,000 from Mr Eazi over Joeboy’s “Empty my Pocket”

    Bad Bunny and his team have demanded that Mr Eazi’s record label emPawa Africa, cover over $450,000 in legal fees after they defeated a copyright lawsuit filed by emPawa Africa over the Joeboy song “Empty My Pocket”

    Bad Bunny is demanding that Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa pay his legal fees.

    It all started in February 2023 when Mr Eazi called out the Puerto Rican superstar for allegedly including uncredited parts of the Joeboy song which was released under emPawa Africa in his own song “Enséñame a Bailar”

    Mr Eazi called out Bad Bunny over alleged copyright infringement

    In a series of posts shared on LinkedIn and X, Mr Eazi wrote in part: “I’m writing this to highlight Rimas Music and Bad Bunny for the copyright infringement towards Afrobeat superstar Joeboy…”

    The Joeboy song “Empty My Pocket” was allegedly illegally sampled by Bad Bunny.

    Mr Eazi and Empawa Africa had demanded that Bad Bunny and his team credit and restore rights on ”Enséñame a Bailar“ to Joeboy and Dera, the producer of the track.

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    According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a judge has now thrown out the lawsuit, citing missed deadlines and failure to continue prosecuting the case by Dera, who filed the lawsuit.

    Bad Bunny and his team are now asking the court to order Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa to cover their legal fees.

  • Keeda Xpensiv Teams Up With Duncan Mighty for Gritty Hustler’s Anthem “Thinking Box”

    Keeda Xpensiv Teams Up With Duncan Mighty for Gritty Hustler’s Anthem “Thinking Box”

    Emerging artist Keeda Xpensiv joins forces with Afrobeats powerhouse Duncan Mighty on a new single titled “Thinking Box.” 

    The record delivers raw street motivation, blending reflective storytelling with melodic depth to capture the realities of hustle, pressure, and staying mentally focused while chasing success.

    Inspired by the street philosophy that what the eyes didn’t see, the mouth shouldn’t talk, the track highlights the importance of silence, discipline, and awareness in environments where money often comes with losses, fake love, and unexpected challenges.

    “It’s a relatable message for hustlers everywhere: stay sharp, stay quiet, and keep your focus on the bigger goal,” says Keeda Xpensiv.

    “Thinking Box” by Keeda Xpensiv. featuring Duncan Mighty is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Glaxxo Smith Releases New Afrobeats Single “SPC” Featuring Daraygo

    Glaxxo Smith Releases New Afrobeats Single “SPC” Featuring Daraygo

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Glaxxo Smith has released his latest single, “SPC,” featuring Daraygo.

    The track blends vibrant Afrobeat rhythms, smooth melodies, and energetic vocals.

    “SPC” by Glaxxo Smith feat. Daraygo is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • French Artist Sonia Stern Shares Burna Boy and Aya Nakamura-Inspired Afrobeats Single “ON FAIT COMMENT”

    French Artist Sonia Stern Shares Burna Boy and Aya Nakamura-Inspired Afrobeats Single “ON FAIT COMMENT”

    French singer-songwriter Sonia Stern returns with “ON FAIT COMMENT”, featuring KLN.

    The  Afrobeats single is inspired by the likes of Burna Boy and Aya Nakamura.

    “ON FAIT COMMENT” by Sonia Stern is out now on all streaming platforms. 

  • Ybee Miles Shares  Afrobeats Single “Control”

    Ybee Miles Shares  Afrobeats Single “Control”

    Nigerian-American artist Ybee Miles has released a new single “Control.”

    Born Emmanuel Sunday Uche, in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Ybee Miles draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and the music scene in his hometown.

    “Control” is his first single of the year.

    “Control” by Ybee Miles is out now on all streaming platforms.