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  • Tiwa Savage and Don Julio Host Star-Studded Bash to Celebrate Her ‘This One Is Personal’ Album at the Library Lagos

    Tiwa Savage and Don Julio Host Star-Studded Bash to Celebrate Her ‘This One Is Personal’ Album at the Library Lagos

    Tiwa Savage and Don Julio tequila hosted a release party at swanky Lagos nightclub The Library to celebrate her new album This One Is Personal.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    A 10 over 10 night for real. 

  • A!MS Introduces a Genre with his New Album ‘Peak Season’ Featuring Julian Marley, Others

    A!MS Introduces a Genre with his New Album ‘Peak Season’ Featuring Julian Marley, Others

    British Cypriot artist A!MS is introducing a fresh genre to the game with his new album Peak Season

    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.

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  • A.L.I.AS Highlights Album Cut “SENSUAL” from ‘Sometimes I’d Rather Have Fun’

    A.L.I.AS Highlights Album Cut “SENSUAL” from ‘Sometimes I’d Rather Have Fun’

    American Afrobeats artist A.L.I.A.S puts the spotlight on “SENSUAL”, one of the  tracks from his newly released album Sometimes I’d Rather Have Fun. 

    “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.”

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  • German Artist PK Project Shares Third Album “Move or Quit”

    German Artist PK Project Shares Third Album “Move or Quit”

    German artist PK Project has released his third album “Move or Quit”

    He describes the project as a “musical pleasure cruise where an imaginary ship sails around the world and sometimes it goes back and forth in time.”

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  • Fabian Starr Shares “Digital Love” off Forthcoming Album “The Later Lovers”

    Fabian Starr Shares “Digital Love” off Forthcoming Album “The Later Lovers”

    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.

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  • Klaus Elle Releases New Album Guestlist Vol. 4 

    Klaus Elle Releases New Album Guestlist Vol. 4 

     

    Swiss label Klaus Elle has released a new album Guest List Vol. 4, the fourth installment of their compilation series.

    Featuring tracks by both Swiss and international artists, the project is an eclectic mix of R&B, Soul and electronic music.

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  • Canadian Artist Hugh O to Release Over 70 Albums 

    Canadian Artist Hugh O to Release Over 70 Albums 

    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. 

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  • FREDYRD Opens Up About his Song “Against All Odds (We Can Make It Together)”

    FREDYRD Opens Up About his Song “Against All Odds (We Can Make It Together)”

    Swedish Singer FREDRYD is opening up about the inspiration behind his song “Against All Odds (We Can Make IT Together)” 

    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 

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  • Canadian Artist Didier Lozano Shares “Merci Serge Toussant” off his Instrumental Album ‘Andean’

    Canadian Artist Didier Lozano Shares “Merci Serge Toussant” off his Instrumental Album ‘Andean’

    Canadian artist Didier Lozano has shared a new single “Merci Serge Toussant” off his forthcoming album Andean.

    With universal themes of love, peace, and nature,  track is  built around the guitar and accompanied by  Peruvian flautist, Sergio Checho Cuadros. 

    Listen to “Merci Serge Toussant” by Didier Lozano

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  • Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    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.

    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.