Nigerian artist Jaysun has released a new single titled “Para,” taken from his latest album Grace & Madness.
The track is an Afro-fusion record that blends Afrobeat-inspired melodies with atmospheric and cinematic production elements.
“Para” is built around themes of emotional tension, with the artist framing it around patience, hope, and persistence through uncertainty and personal struggle.
Jaysun describes the project as part of a broader creative direction focused on emotional storytelling and alternative African music narratives.
“Para” by Jaysun is available on streaming platforms
Senegalese singer FANIA has released a new album titled L’EMPREINTE” (The Imprint), a self-composed and self-produced project that continues her blend of African rhythms, world music influences, and contemporary production styles.
The album positions itself as an introspective body of work, with FANIA describing her artistic identity as rooted in originality and independence. “I am the imprint of an artist. I will never be a copy, nor a robot,” she notes in her artistic statement, framing the project around themes of identity, spirituality, and personal expression.
A multilingual and cross-genre approach
On L’EMPREINTE, FANIA moves across multiple languages including Wolof, Pulaar, Soninké, French, and English. This multilingual approach reflects her Senegalese background and broader intent to reach audiences beyond regional boundaries.
Musically, the album incorporates African instrumental influences with elements of world music and modern production textures. Rather than sticking to one genre, the project leans into a fusion style that prioritizes atmosphere and vocal delivery over commercial formatting.
Production and recording
The album was recorded in Dakar at Pape Armand Boye’s studio before being mixed in Paris at Studio 180 by Arnaud Bascuñana.
The production credits highlight a collaborative but instrumentally grounded setup, featuring live musicians such as Stanway (piano), Jean Mermoz Deguénou (Rhodes), Sékou Diabaté (guitar), Alassane Cissé (bass), Laye Lô (drums), Thio Mbaye (percussion), and Milda (trumpet).
A focus on artistic control
Unlike many mainstream releases, L’EMPREINTE is positioned as a fully artist-led project, with FANIA handling writing and composition herself.
As she continues to build her catalog, FANIA’s latest album adds to a growing body of work that sits between traditional African sounds and global music experimentation, without fully aligning to mainstream commercial Afrobeats structures.
L’EMPREINTE by FANIA is out now on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian-Canadian artist Whispering Beyond has released a new project titled Rhythm II Energy.
Described as a blend of rhythm, soul, emotion, and energy, the project explores different moods and sounds through melodic production and reflective songwriting. According to the artist, the release is intended to take listeners through a journey of vibrant sounds, atmospheric moments, and personal expression.
The project also reflects themes of resilience, passion, and artistic growth, with each track contributing to the overall direction and identity of the release.
Rhythm II Energy by Whispering Beyond is out now on all streaming platforms.
The Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA proudly announces the release of their third studio album, CROSSING OVER, a bold and dynamic work that captures the band’s evolving sound at the intersection of jazz, funk, rock and global influences.
Following a series of acclaimed live performances across the United States and Europe, including sold-out shows at SFJAZZ and appearances at major international festivals, CROSSING OVER represents both a musical milestone and a forward-looking statement from the band.
The album features:
Ken Okada – electric bass
YOYOKA – drums
Ben Torres – tenor sax
Hristo Vitchev – guitar
Murray Low – piano & keyboards
Shido Soma – guitar (featured on “Oops My Bad”)
The music is driven by Okada’s compositional vision, blending rhythmic sophistication with melodic storytelling. The presence of YOYOKA—whose global recognition as a young drumming phenomenon continues to grow—adds explosive energy and precision throughout the record.
“CROSSING OVER is about pushing past predictability,” says Okada. “In jazz, that’s one of the biggest challenges. You have to break out of familiar patterns and go somewhere new. This album reflects that process—and how the band itself continues to shape where the music goes next.”
CROSSING OVER by Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA is out now on all streaming platforms.
Berlin-based artist Giddens returns with his new single “We No Play,” the first entry point into his upcoming concept album FTM.
“We No Play” is positioned as a defining statement rather than a standalone release.
The track captures cycles of pressure, resilience, and forward motion, introducing the central idea behind the album: that constant adaptation can sustain you, but also gradually dissolve a stable sense of self.
Rooted in experiences between Berlin and Accra, the single reflects themes of identity under pressure, emotional endurance, and the tension between self-preservation and belonging.
FTM builds on this foundation as a concept-driven project exploring fragmentation, diaspora, and emotional survival. Instead of a linear narrative, the album unfolds through layered fragments—like memory being continuously rewritten—mirroring the instability and repetition that shape modern identity.
“We No Dey Play” by Giddens is out now on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian-Canadian gospel artist and music minister Tosin Daniel has shared his new album Enter His Gates.
Inspired by artists like Moses Bliss and Lawrence Oyor, the album blends vibrant Nigerian praise sounds with reflective worship moments.
Enter His Gates is rooted in Afro-gospel and contemporary worship, designed to lead listeners into praise, thanksgiving, and deeper spiritual connection.
‘Enter His Gates’ by Tosin Daniel is out now on all streaming platforms.
Inestimable is a Lagos based music collective focused on collaborative creation and building a shared platform for emerging artists. Their latest project, Listen to the Music 2, continues that approach.
The seven track release builds on their 2022 debut, Listen to the Music, which introduced a multi artist format designed to bring emerging voices into a shared creative space. The project went on to appear on Apple Music’s world albums charts across Nigeria, Botswana, Lithuania, and South Africa.
At the core of Inestimable is a structured way of working. Most of the collective’s records are created through recurring songwriting camps and studio sessions, where artists and producers collaborate in real time. From these sessions, only the strongest records are selected for release, allowing the group to maintain both consistency and quality while building a growing catalog.
Listen to the Music 2 features six tracks and one interlude, exploring themes of ambition, relationships, survival, and the search for opportunity. The project reflects everyday experiences of young people navigating life in Lagos. Sonically, it blends Afrobeats, street pop, and melodic rap, capturing the fluid sound shaping the city’s underground scene.
The project opens with the lead single 99Problem, featuring Adam Srae, Jordanstyls, and Ntwyn, and sets the tone with direct storytelling and high energy production. Across the project, Inestimable brings together a mix of emerging voices and experienced contributors, including Grammy nominated producer Rugged. The collective also provides opportunities for emerging artists such as OD Vibes and Combo Wave to appear and contribute within the same creative ecosystem, reinforcing its focus on access and shared visibility.
In support of the release, Inestimable introduced Problem of the Day, a daily Substack series pairing short form visuals with everyday frustrations, extending the ideas within the music into a more immediate and relatable format.
With Listen to the Music 2, Inestimable continues to operate as a working model that challenges how music is created, selected, and released within emerging artist ecosystems.
Listen to the Music 2 by Inestimable is out now on all streaming platforms.
French artist Anantya has released a new single “Home”, off the album Omega Cure.
A collaboration with composer Xavier Thiry, the the song tells the story of a life spent in space, where a spacecraft becomes home, evoking cosmic silence, distance, and the paradox of being at home everywhere while deeply alone.
Anantya, the stage name of video game sound designer, jazz drummer and electronic artist Nicolas Signat, blends 90s video game music aesthetics with modern electronica.
The album, whose title translates to ‘Anthropology of the Children of the Capital’ follows their debut album Anthropologie de Bana Capitale- Africa Libanga ya Mokili
Anthropologie de Bana Capitale by Bana Capitale is out now on all platforms.
The project blends street energy, smooth melodies, and personal storytelling, showcasing his versatility and artistic growth. Featuring collaborations with Hotyce, Oduduwa, Zilla Oaks, and BodyBeatz, V.V.S delivers a cohesive sound rooted in culture, ambition, and global influence.
Kings X Priests have unveiled Sunset Sermon (Deluxe), an immersive body of work that blends soulful house music with themes of faith, spirituality, and praise.
The deluxe album features 20 tracks that expand on the group’s now-signature sound: spiritual house music designed for both reflection and the dance floor.
Speaking on the vision behind the project, Dr Chad Mathinussen, founder of the Kings X Priests movement, explains:
“Sunset Sermon was never meant to be just an album. It’s a movement, a sound that creates space for people to encounter God in places they may not traditionally expect on the dance floor, at sunset, in moments of joy and surrender. House music has always been spiritual at its core, and this project is about reclaiming that truth.”
Dr Mathinussen adds that the deluxe edition was intentionally expanded to deepen the listener’s experience:
“The deluxe version allowed us to tell the full story, from praise and prayer to struggle, restoration, and victory. Every track is intentional. Whether someone is dancing, driving, or praying, this music meets them where they are.”
The project has already begun resonating beyond music circles. South African rugby icons Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka sparked widespread attention after Kolisi shared the Kings X Priests song “Come Again” on Instagram. Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk has also publicly shown support for the album,
Sunset Sermon (Deluxe) by Kings X Priests is out now on all platforms.
Norwegian artist Madr has released his debut album ‘Zero Gravity Heart’ on which he explores balance between human vulnerability and mechanical precision.
Like other songs on the album,‘Nightwork’ is dark, experimental, and atmospheric, capturing the feeling of floating between the earthly and the unknown.
Born Morten Halvorsen into a musical family in Norway, Madr blends analogue synths, piano, strings, and real drums with distortion, noise, and glitch, his music lives in the space between electronica, IDM, ambient, and neo-classical.
He’s now based in Austin, Texas
Stream Madr the ‘Zero Gravity Heart’ album by Madr
(Zombies) All the Way Up” is a cinematic tearout dubstep banger from New York-based producer Demien Sixx, blending horror-inspired atmospheres with brutal, high-energy drops.
This track is part of an original project that fuses storytelling, theatrical sound design, and aggressive basslines—crafted specifically for the underground rave scene.
American visionary artist Rellyo Bambini has announced the release of Cloned & Upgraded; Please Insert Soul Here.
The project is a daring exploration of identity, technology, and humanity, blending sci-fi aesthetics with raw emotional depth to create a sound unlike anything on today’s airwaves.
Fusing elements of dark electronic, psychedelic hip-hop, and futuristic rock, Rellyo Bambini crafts a sonic experience that is both mind-bending and soul-stirring.
The album’s title, a provocative statement on our increasingly artificial world, reflects its central theme: what does it mean to be human when everything—even our art, our memories, and our very selves—can be cloned, upgraded, and replicated?
“This record is about chasing authenticity in a world obsessed with simulation,” says Rellyo Bambini. “I wanted it to feel like you were drifting through neon-lit cities, dystopian arenas, and dreamscapes, but still confronting something very human—love, loss, identity, and survival.”
About Rellyo Bambini
Rellyo Bambini is a genre-defying artist known for their bold, futuristic vision and immersive storytelling. Drawing inspiration from sci-fi cinema, cyberpunk aesthetics, and underground music culture, Bambini creates art that feels both ahead of its time and deeply connected to human emotion. With a growing fan base and a fearless approach to sound, Bambini is quickly
Stream Cloned & Upgraded, Insert Soul Here (Rebirth Edition) by Rellyo Bambini
Known for platforming some of the best rising artists of the underground electronic scene like Shimza, Adam Port, Samm, Joezi, Culoe de song, 40D, Mr. ID, Dorian Craft.
Madorasindahouse MIDH 100 compilation is a selection of tracks representing the evolution of the label in a prolific year for the genre.
This will be the second release for Yass on the label this year. Yass : “While working in the studio with talented producer Axelino, I discovered Centaure’s vocals on “Blue Monster” and I decided to bring it to another level”
A San Francisco–based electronic music maker, has released their original album, “Constellation,” drawing from a blend of French Touch, Afro- house, and synthwave influences.
This release from Lansification is deeply influenced by the French Touch movement, with artists like Daft Punk, Air, and Polo&Pan inspiring the grooves, analog warmth, and retro- futurist spirit that permeate the tracks.
The album’s thematic core is shaped by the artist’s experience with dyslexia, channeling the disorder’s enhancement of auditory perception, spatial reasoning, and musical pattern recognition into a compelling musical journey.
“Constellation” stands out by offering a personal perspective on dyslexia’s impact on auditory perception, delivering a full sonic universe filled with groove swaps, beat switches, and cosmic layers that transport listeners on a unique auditory voyage.
With Crown & Altar, South African doctor, entrepreneur, and creative visionary Dr. Chad Marthinussen opens a new chapter in his passion project, Kings x Priests.
Where earlier works carried the driving energy of Afro-house and Amapiano, this record slows down. It breathes. It lingers. Built on Afrobeats, chill-wave textures, and intimate African rhythms, Crown & Altar still carries the pulse of the dancefloor — but with a gentler power, an energy that uplifts, heals, and praises.
“Born Again” the lead track on the album Crown and Altar is an intimate Afro beats /Fusion / chill wave project with a core theme of spirituality.
The night was everything fans expected bold, energetic, and unapologetically cultural. From the music, the Don Julio drinks, to the electric crowd, the event was a showcase of confidence and celebration, setting the tone for what an Afrobeats album launch should feel like.
Afrobeats artist Taves and music executive Bizzle Osikoya at BNXN’s album launch hosted by Don Julio
At the center of the experience was Don Julio, the world’s leading luxury tequila, raising the bar for how milestones are celebrated in Nigeria’s music scene. Guests sipped on signature Don Julio cocktails curated to match the rhythm and pulse of the night smooth, stylish, and full of energy. Each toast amplified the spirit of BNXN’s “Captain” persona, making The Captain’s favourite tequila the perfect match for a night defined by achievement and cultural pride.
Big Brother Naija Hermes at BNXN’s album launch hosted by Don Julio Tequila
The event brought together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, all sharing in BNXN’s moment while experiencing Don Julio as more than just a drink it was the spirit that fueled the celebration.
“BNXN has carved out his place as a true captain of Afrobeats, and nights like this deserve to be celebrated in bold style,” said Ifeoma Agu, Group Head of Culture, Influencers & Advocacy, Diageo South, West & Central Africa. “Don Julio is built on the same foundation of craftsmanship and confidence, which is why it belongs at the heart of moments like this.”
BNXN parties at his Captain album launch hosted by Don Julio Tequila
With the BNXN Captain album launch, Don Julio showed once again why it’s becoming The Icon of Celebration present at the high points of culture, artistry, and success, and redefining how Africa toasts its brightest stars.
About Don Julio
Founded on the pursuit of perfection, Don Julio Tequila is the world’s most popular luxury tequila. The brand is committed to celebrating the intentional moments in life, honoring the legacy of its founder, Don Julio González, who began crafting the world’s first luxury tequila in 1942. Don Julio encourages consumers to drink responsibly.
The album recently debuted at number one on the iTunes UK R&B/Soul Albums chart and #18 on the UK HipHop/R&B Albums chart.
Tiwa Savage’s “This One Is Personal” debuts at #1 on the iTunes UK R&B/Soul Albums chart pic.twitter.com/jWt87PswZC
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) September 3, 2025
I’ve loved Tiwa Savage since I first watched the “Kele Kele Love” in my uncle’s living room in Abuja in 2011 so when her team reached out to ask if I’d like to attend the event I was like of course!
Kelele Love. Still remember the very first time I saw the video. MTV Base or Trace I was mopping my uncle’s house in Abuja.😂 I was hooked!
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) April 20, 2022
Once at The Library Lagos I was greeted by a beautiful young lady who offered me ice cold water and a Don Julio cocktail.
She asked me to knock on a tiny door and a hand reached out with my ice cold cocktail.
Once inside The Library Lagos the music was hitting and the performances were amazing but Tiwa Savage arrived about an hour later and the energy went from good to great.
Tiwa Savage at her This One Is Personal album release party sponsored by Don Julio
She was joined by Taves, Shine TTW, her PR Manager Vanessa Amadi, Simi Badiru of TRACE and other members of her team.
Tiwa Savage and Flavour share a hug at her album release party
We spent all night dancing to her songs- both classics like “Kele Kele Love” “Eminado” “Love Me” “Diet” “Loaded” and new ones from the new album like “You4Me” “On The Low” “Holding It Down” and more and like the hypeman kept reminding us, it was hit after hit after hit.
Uti Nwachukwu walks the red carpet at the Tiwa Savage and Don Julio event
Other celebrities like Uti Nwachukwu, Jay Jay Okocha Flavour N’Abania were also there to support her.
Tiwa Savage was in high spirits, as she danced and passed out shots of Don Julio around.
The night finally ended at around 4 am. I was so tired but I’d had the time of my life.
We’re outside with Tiwa Savage and Don Julio to celebrate her album “This One Is Personal”
Featuring Julian Marley, ArrDee, Ramz and more, the 9-track LP debuts A!MS’ new ‘Global Street’ sound, channeling the rebellious spirit of pirate radio while fusing it with his Mediterranean cultural roots and Cypriot/Lebanese/Italian DNA.
Global Street, or Street Global, “depending how street or how global you want it to sound” is a new genre for the outsiders, a sound identity for those beyond traditional industry definitions. Rooted in hip hop and UK garage, A!MS says “it’s built for the
creators of today – influencers, streamers, sneaker collectors, and more – and shaped by the idea that the next global star can come from anywhere. It’s a genre that breaks the limits others try to impose, where music is timeless, art is limitless, and the power is back in the hands of the people.”
Co-produced hitmaking duo Cool & Dre, the album also boasts productions credits from Antaeus, Michelin Shin, Golden and others
The project comes to life through a series of star-studded tracks; ‘Light & Love’, a collaboration with the iconic Julian Marley, Antaeus, and Hypertone, delivers a bold message of unity and upliftment. Another highlight is ‘Need Somebody’ with UK chart-topper ArrDee, oozing with infectious Afrobeat energy.
The Peak Season album was made in Cyprus, a place described by A!MS as a “music industry desert”. This gave A!MS space away from London’s hustle to find his own sound.
He describes it as his version of what Jamaica was for Bob Marley: a creative haven, free from noise and influence, where something truly global could be born.
In the build-up to the album this summer, A!MS is once again hosting a series of his hugely popular Wave Fests at WaterWorld WaterPark in A!MS’ current base of Ayia Napa in Cyprus. This year, revellers will be treated to sets by ‘Need Somebody’ feature artist ArrDee, Lil Pump, B Young, Dappy, Oxlade, Ramz, Wiley, ZieZie and A!MS himself. This unique multi-sensory event boasts The Biggest Sound System in the Mediterranean and has received TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award.
“SENSUAL” captures the late-night energy of attraction, chemistry, and rhythm.
With influences from Tyla’s “Dynamite”, Wizkid’s “2 Sugar”, Chris Brown & Wizkid’s “Call Me Everyday”, and Wizkid & Tems’ “Essence”, the track delivers a sultry yet captivating soundscape that pulls listeners deeper into the album’s world.
“SENSUAL is about that undeniable energy shift, when two people connect and everything else fades out,” says A.L.I.A.S “It’s smooth, magnetic, and meant to feel alive in every setting, whether you’re dancing or vibing late at night.”
American electronic dance artist Fabian Starr unveils his latest single “Digital Love,” the lead single off his forthcoming November album The Later Lovers
“Digital Love” showcases Fabian’s signature luminous sincerity – a vocal delivery that carries quiet confidence and gentle ease, inviting listeners into an intimate sonic space.
The production architecture of “Digital Love” demonstrates Fabian’s refined approach to electronic composition.
Canadian artist Hugh O is proud to announce the upcoming release of over 70 albums.
In parallel to this emblematic project, Hugh O is working on several other albums in different styles, blending the softness of techno music with airy and immersive compositions.
These projects, merging the finesse of soft techno with Hugh O’s creativity, promise to offer a unique and captivating musical experience to his listeners.
His albums is the result of a profound artistic exploration and a dedication to his inspirations and emotions, both lived and future.
A fusion of electro pop, trance, EDM & dance pop, the tracks is featured on his new album The Way to the Good Life
“I wanted to make a track that could sound optimistic and uplifting and with some catchy synths and sampled vocals that gives a motivational message about keep fighting to achieve your goals, whether it’s to be accepted socially or make a positive difference,” explains the artist who was born Fred Rydén.
“I saw the importance to start off after the album opening New Era/Scars Healed, as something to get up and take a chance to keep
on fighting even facing a risk against all odds (as the title refers)”
Listen to Against All Odds (We Can Make It Together)” by FREDYRD
Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy has shared the track list for his new album No Sign of Weakness which come out on Friday 11th of July.
Can someone break down the significance of Sir Mick Jagger on Burna Boy’s album? https://t.co/NtjGeeTuyk
— Chioma was bored so she (@C_AfrobeatsHead) July 2, 2025
The 16-track project will feature British music legend Sir Mick Jagger of 1960s band, Rolling Stones, Shaboozey, Belgina rapper Stromae and rapper Travis Scott who collaborated with Burna on “Ta Ta Ta” an already released single from the album.
No Sign of Weakness will be Burna Boy’s eight studio album.
Austrian band Invara Velis have unveiled their latest album Sonara Victoria, which artfully combines medieval mysticism, AI and modern technology to create a unique sonic experience.
The project is characterized by atmospheric melodies, a mystical atmosphere and vocals in a specially designed artistic language.
Led by multidisciplinary artist and designer Andre Hammer who brings years of in graphic design, programming and music to the table.
“I wanted to create music that isn’t just heard, but deeply felt—a world to escape into, but also one that helps us come back to ourselves, explains Andre Hammer.
Produced by frequent collaborator, JPRiZM, the album delves into the core of the human experience, touching on themes of love, community, and self-discovery.
The word “enyi” means “friend” in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The Nigerian-American Echezona (Onwuama) is a multi-lingual singer, rapper, and songwriter who grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
Raised by Nigerian immigrant parents, Echezona is a Son of Africa and a Son of America. His artistry reflects his multicultural exposures and is a fusion of afrofusion, R&B, soul, hip hop, and afrobeat. Fluent in lgbo (the native language of his parents), Echezona is a living embodiment of a blend of cultural influences. When growing up, Nigerian music played in his home while hip hop was his influence in the inner-city streets.
Echezona explains: “These 9 records come straight from the heart. They were written to feel like a friend sitting next to you, sharing stories of raw honesty and openness. Through these songs, we wanted to celebrate the strength and beauty of the everywoman, embrace the richness of African culture, and spark a sense of togetherness.
Echezona further explains the meaning behind “Flaws” as an example. “Flaws” is a testament to overcoming defeats and failures and accepting that no one can expect perfection, even oneself. Personally, I remember feeling horrible after flunking a driving test one day but after I got over the disappointment, I tried again and passed. That experience inspired me to write “Flaws”. We all have been there with something; all have had to face a shortcoming or some adversity. When we’re going through something like that, it can be tough. But eventually we need to uplift ourselves, and at times we all need to be uplifted by another. I just want to see everyone win at whatever they’re pursuing.”
Producer/collaborator JPRiZM elaborates about Ényì: “At their core, these records carry themes of love, community, and making a difference in each other’s lives. It’s about communicating with and feeling for one another. Ényì speaks to the joys and the challenges we face in life. Several years in the making, we’ve been creating and storing many songs in the vault. We just felt it was the right time now to release to the world what we’ve been creating. We’re pleased with the spectrum of music and storytelling that this album represents. There’s music to be enjoyed by everyone.”
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Sofie, has released a new project, Coke Sessions LA, an EP that captures the raw essence of her sound in its most authentic form. The live-recorded EP features fan-favorite originals and a surprise cover, all delivered with electric energy and soul-stirring artistry.
Coke Studio Sessions LAshowcases the soul of Afro fusion across four electrifying tracks: “SUV (Live),” “Loading (Live)”, “Party Pooper (Live)”, and “Bruises off the Peach (Live cover).”
Backed by a tight live setup, drums, bass, electric guitar, and keyboard. Each performance brings a fresh energy to the music, blending groove driven instrumentation with heartfelt storytelling.
The EP weaves through high-energy rhythms and more introspective moments, offering listeners a front-row experience of Sofie’s sonic journey.
From high- energy moments in “SUV” (Live) to more reflective tones in “Bruises off the Peach,” Coke Studio Sessions LA captures the spontaneity and emotion of a live performance while staying true to the artist’s distinctive sound. It’s a stripped yet full-bodied experience that bridges raw feeling with refined musicality.
The performance is elevated by a dynamic live band, featuring Shane Njoloma on keyboard, Mahima Joshi on guitar, Shareef Addo on bass, and Brandon Stennett on drums.
Sofie’s powerful vocals and storytelling shine through in this stripped-down setting, proving once again her ability to blend groove-driven instrumentation with emotional depth. The EP reflects the evolution of an artist firmly grounded in her identity and craft. Engineered by Joseph Sestito, mixed by Ramiro Fernandez-Seoane, and mastered by Zach Pereyra, the EP balances raw performance with polished audio quality; a testament to the strength of live musicianship and the enduring power of storytelling.
This release follows a consistent stream of music from Sofie, whose discography includes a mixtape, three EPs, and several singles. Her most recent release, “SUV (Live),” dropped in April 2025 and set the stage for this powerful collection of performances.
With Coke Studio Sessions LA, Sofie doesn’t just perform but she invites us into her world, track by track, beat by beat, word by word. This EP is not just a listening experience; it’s a reminder of what live music can and should feel like.
Afrobeats artist Adebayo Adiamo, popularly known as 3A’s, has released a new album titled “Honey Baby.”
This album features four tracks that showcase Adebayo’s diverse musical talents and cultural influences.
The first one, “My African Queen,” like 2 Baba’s 2004 hit of the same name, celebrates the beauty and richness of African culture, paying tribute to the inspirational women who embody its essence.
The second track, “Honey Baby,” highlights Adebayo’s ability to sing fluently in three languages: English, Spanish, and his native tongue.
This linguistic versatility stems from his ten years of experience living and studying in Spain, where he earned two master’s degrees in Business Innovation and Technology Management, as well as Tourism Management from the esteemed University of Girona.
During his time in Spain, Adebayo seamlessly blended his academic pursuits with his passion for music.
In 2010, he was accepted into a PhD program in Law and Tourism Management, during which he collaborated with the Research Group at European Manufacturing Spain and published a scholarly article. This academic journey and professional experience have profoundly shaped his artistry and approach to music.
The title track, “Koboko,” is the third track, serves as a poignant anthem that addresses the alarming trend of ignorance permeating various communities. It highlights the disturbing belief that taking the life of another human being is a pathway to financial gain. With powerful lyrics and a captivating melody, “Koboko” aims to spark conversations about morality, empathy, and the dire consequences of such misguided beliefs.
The fourth track on the album provides an intimate glimpse into Adebayo’s life experiences.
Titled [Destiny], it narrates the personal struggle between familial expectations and the pursuit of passion. Adebayo reflects on his mother’s dream for them to complete a PhD program, ultimately choosing to devote his life to music instead. This choice, perceived as a waste of time by some, reveals the artist’s dedication to his music and the importance of following one’s own path.
“I wanted to create an album that not only reflects my personal journey but also connects with listeners on multiple levels,” said Adebayo Adiamo. “Each song tells a story, and I aimed to incorporate different cultural elements and languages to reach a broader audience.”
Listen to “Honey Baby”
With “Honey Baby,” Adebayo Adiamo invites fans to explore his musical landscape, filled with vibrant melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The album is now available on all major digital platforms, allowing music lovers everywhere to enjoy the unique fusion of sounds and stories.
“JOY (As an Act of Resistance)’ is a sunny trip-hop at its finest: warm, uplifting, and defiant. It’s a song about resilience — coming in from the cold, finding shelter, and choosing joy no matter the circumstance. With bouncy basslines, hopeful horns, and a steel drum melody that beams with light, this track is designed to lift spirits and move feet.
While the album Shades of Sunshine is a celebration of diversity in sound — a vibrant journey through Trip-Hop, House, UK Garage, and Jungle. With rich instrumental layers, soulful vocal samples, global percussion, and bold basslines, this is dance music for the mind, body, and soul.
Myriad plans to drop each track from the album will drop weekly over the next 10 weeks.
Angolan artists Satélite and DJ Gali present Raízes, their new collaborative album, on April 24, with a digital release on all platforms and a live event at Duro de Matar in Lisbon.
The album features 28 tracks and includes contributions from artists across three continents, including Afro Wav (Zimbabwe), Boddhi Satva (Central African Republic), Drunky Daniels and Jessica Gaspar (Brazil), Kaysha (France/Congo), Riwo (Nigeria), Sokhana and Lilly Randy (South Africa), as well as artists from the PALOP countries such as Alex Kasion, Edlasio Alves, Melvi, Kelly Gomez, Peter Rodrigues, Danny Boy, and Leriggo.
Raízes completes the trilogy started with Horizonte and Caminho, and marks a new creative phase for the two Angolan producers. The album blends traditional sounds with the electronic pulse of afro house, maintaining a focus on cultural identity and the international potential of the genre.
According to the artists, the record reflects the maturity of a journey that began years ago.
“We’ve arrived at the sound that defines us. It’s like saying: We’ve been here for ten years,” they say. With a more defined and structured approach, Raizes
marks a new chapter in their discography, solidifying collaborations with key figures in the African and Afro-diasporic electronic scene.
For the artists, the album is a statement of Angolan musical identity within the global African electronic music landscape. “Our batucada has a different energy. It brings us peace. And you can feel it within kuduro, afro house, even semba,” explains DJ Satélite, renowned for his pioneering role in the development of modern kuduro.
DJ Satélite, internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of afro house, is behind historic moments in Angolan music, such as producing Estado Maior do Ku-Duro by Lambas (2006) and Batida Única by Bruno M (2007). He has worked with artists like Smal do Arraso, Pai Diesel, Boddhi Satva, Branko, and Cee ElAssaad. His productions are regularly featured in the playlists of DJs like Black Coffee.
DJ Gálio, originally from Cabinda and currently based in Portugal, started out in rap before establishing himself in kuduro and afro house. In 2022, he released Quibuala, an album that positioned him in the international electronic scene, with performances at events like Enchufada, invited by Branko, and releases on labels like Offering Records and Seres Produções.
American singer and songwriter Fabian Starr has announced his sophomore album Prism out May 14th, 2025.
This follows the release of the lead single off the album “Electric Hearts” a summer anthem that captures that magical moment when two people who are meant to be together find their way back to each other.
The production on “Electric Hearts” blends nostalgic retro dance-pop elements with contemporary electronic textures, creating something that feels both delightfully familiar and refreshingly current.
Flushed cheeks usually come in pairs. Your cheeks sync up and fill with pigment, providing non-verbal bodily cues that your body temperature has been spiked by something: nerves, embarrassment, heat, arousal.
Their flush blows your social cover and broadcasts that what you want is near enough to touch.
When only one cheek flushes, this could be the result of a slap, self-administered or coming from someone who mo- mentarily lost their cool.
Or it is not at all about you or your body, but about the eyes of your beholder, affected by a form of myo- pic vision, a shortness of depth that only allows for one cheek to be seen at a time.
It may be just an anomaly, like a body without organs, a film without images, or a song that erases words and, in this way, generates waves of anti-climaxes that come exactly when they’re supposed to, as if according to the grid.
What is there to “pop” in a song that simultaneously has and doesn’t have lyrics, a song that ends before it finds its way to its hypothetical-yet-absent anthemic chorus, a song that while broody and loopy, still worms up into not one, but both of your ears?
These conceptual questions underlie “One Flushed
Cheek,” the newest album from Sadie Siegel, Seth Weiner’s music project and alter ego.
For over a decade now, Sadie Siegel & Seth Weiner have explored the sculptural qualities of sound, thinking of the latter as a tactile expression of material and an architectural act.
“One Flushed Cheek” is a continuation of this practice.
Some of the album’s songs bring the artist’s characteristically fleeting chants and recordings of his domestic life, blended with synthetically generated beats and vocal fragments.
At the same time though, with this new collection of compositions, the artist veers into a distinctly different creative place.
It’s the first album where. Sadie Siegel & Seth Weiner tackle conventional pop song. Structures through a series of simultaneous pushes and pulls, as if both resisting and succumbing to the music genre’s insistence on narrative language.
Sadie Siegel & Seth Weiner do not usually perform their music live, opting instead for creating an immersive, deep-listening ex- perience.
Imagining what form a physical record may take in a post-digital world, this project is set in the presentational form of a multimedia installation, accompanied by the album “give- aways,” i.e. the small, holdable textile sculptures pointing to a digital download of the songs and videos.
Each track has a video made by Rafał Morusiewicz, a visual artist and Weiner’s longtime friend.
The videos function less as a mere illustration of the album’s compositions, and more as an affective call-and-response to the endless creative-listening sessions that both artists had around the ephemeral and sculptural pop songs.
Compulsive and col- lage-based, Morusiewicz’s practice consists in engaging, through editing and digital image-manipulation technologies, with audio- visual material drawn from online-based film archives and shad- ow libraries, and mixing it with original footage, shot in ongoing collaboration with their life partner, Guilherme Maggessi.
The latter is the author of the album’s visual design and the producer of the ex- hibition’s setting, in which the project will be presented.
Weiner, in turn, has expanded the core album by compiling a companion piece, “B-Sides,” a distant cousin to the album, which forms a self-standing record. All these are the core components of “One Flushed Cheek.” Stream One Flushed Cheek
The media agency FunFillage have dropped their collaborative EP, titled” SOS Vol. 1.”
The primary goal of this release is to support and elevate the emerging artists that are a part of it.
With its platform, FunFillage hopes to positively influence artists and brands. The amazing roster of twelve gifted artists for this endeavour is impressive. Seeing such a diverse and cooperative effort come together is amazing.
The project features talented artistes from Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, which includes Ella Gometi, D-Ennay, Ego, kurntian, Vinn Luka pryce, Adam Srae, Sean Ayce, Chibbs, Hanomalee, Dipcrazy, and Emaxee.
By fusing the idea of sofas with artistic genius, the project aims to revolve around the emotions, comfort, and sentiments that surround the cosmos on a cosy sofa. It also uses the Fun Village platform to highlight the incredible skills in the project.
BNXN has released his hugely anticipated debut album, Sincerely Benson which includes the singles Gwagwalada” “Pray” and “Sweet Tea (Aduke).
2 Baba, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez and PopCaan all feature on the project, which shot to the top of the albums chart on Apple Music Nigeria. While five songs from the album presently occupy the top posts on the top songs chart.
The 26-year-old had earlier made it clear that the collaborations on the album were deliberate and essential to its theme and vision.
“There are a couple of collaborations on the album, I wanted them to be really specific to the message I was passing across. Like I have Headie One on the project, that is Headie One’s best verse internationally. When it drops you can take it to the bank – they will give you 100k,” he told the Ghanaian outlet , My Joy Online.
“Everybody that’s on this project came in with their A game, not even their A game, their A star game, I’m super excited about it.”
As expected, there’ve been comparisons between BNXN’s album and that of his rival Ruger which dropped last month.
Never one to miss an opportunity to take a swipe at his hottest rival, BNXN boasted about his collaboration with one of the OGs in the world of Afrobeats.
“ And some might never get to song with 2Baba,” he tweeted.
Me I’ve sha turned on Ruger’s notifications because I know he’ll surely respond.
