American artist Rodney Hazard is back with “Islands (You & I),” a new single blending the infectious rhythms of Amapiano with his signature electronic textures.
Rising electronic music producer Lusinate just collaborated with fellow Denver producer Phiver on “What She Wants,” an explosive EDM track with a seductive theme centered on feminine desire.
Crafted for the club, “What She Wants” brings together a pounding kick pattern, deep sub-driven grooves, and crisp, dynamic production.
The track explores the energy and confidence of a woman who knows exactly what she’s after — and isn’t afraid to take it.
“I wanted to create something that hits hard but still feels sexy and empowering,” says Lusinate. “It’s all about tapping into that bold, magnetic energy.”
Sophia Brusasco had spent much of her life learning to express her inner life through music, but when she debuted the Winthrop persona, she was able to truly tap into her authenticity for the first time.
Across five genuinely unpredictable tracks, she fully realizes the potential hinted at by her first singles. While a lifelong fascination with trap and dubstep has always been at the heart of her sound, these new songs also showcase a keen pop sensibility.
“It may be confusing, but that’s by design,” she says. “These songs came from some confusing situations.”
The EP’s title track is perhaps the most poignant of the producer’s young career. It’s her most intricately produced, layering her vocals into a mesmerizing sound.
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A blend of reggae and electronic music, the track was released under Circus Records – one of the world’s most influential dubstep labels, founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P.
It blends Layne Tadesse’s soulful reggae vocals with HVRCRFT’s signature festival-ready bass, delivering a fresh, genre-blurring sound.
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Nigerian-American Artist Kate Odulukwe is making a bold declaration on her new single titled “Ezewa” a word she coined for herself based on the word “Eze” which means “king” in Igbo.
Her pride in her Igbo heritage is evident from the song cover in which she’s pictured wearing a cloth headband made from the traditional Isi-Agu (Lion Head) fabric
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Rema, Kate’s self-assurance takes center stage on the track.
According to Kate, her sound embodies a new era of Afrobeats charged by Afro-diasporic music. It’s a fusion that’s become her signature—mixing global sounds with a strong cultural voice.
The accompanying music video further celebrates herself as well the combination of her New York background and Nigerian heritage.
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.”
The pianist’s and songwriter’s release features four original songs and a fresh take on a Jim Croce classic.
Horton is releasing one song a month from the EP, starting in April, with the last song being released in August.
Leading the EP is Set “Me Free”, a song born from personal transformation and letting go. “I’m grateful for my divorce,” Horton says. “Without it, I’d never have written “Set Me Free”, which is about loving someone enough to let them go.”
Next comes the upbeat, pop-country anthem “String Around My Finger”, the tale of a songwriter choosing love over Nashville. Horton nods to his musical heroes in the lyrics: “I’m playin’ covers at ol’ Joe’s every Wednesday night / Elton John, Johnny Cash, and a little John Prine.”
The EP also includes “Operator”, a reimagined version of Jim Croce’s 1972 classic. “As a songwriter, I never thought I’d cover someone else,” Horton says, “but I wanted to bring something new to this song.”
“Never Know Why” is a passionate duet with Vesper Stockwell, Horton’s musical collaborator and partner. The EP closes with a reworked version of Space and Time, Horton’s 2023 single about someone asking for space as a way of ending a relationship.
Imperfections follows The Tokyo Sessions, a four-song EP of Japanese music written by Horton, who is bilingual, while living in Tokyo. That project will be promoted in Japan starting in mid-2025.
About Jack Horton
Jack Horton grew up in Oregon before moving to Tokyo in his late teens, where he supported himself and worked his way through Japanese law school by playing piano bars on weekends. After a successful career as an attorney, government official, and tech founder/CEO, he returned to his first love—songwriting. A classically trained pianist, Horton’s music blends storytelling with deep emotional resonance.
On the inspiration behind the song, the Detroit-based artist explains, “This track is loosely about breaking up with a significant other and while both sides try to do it amicably.”
“The truth is, neither side wants anything to do with the other after the breakup.”
