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  • Lagos Based Collective Inestimable Releases Sophomore Project ‘Listen to the Music 2’

    Lagos Based Collective Inestimable Releases Sophomore Project ‘Listen to the Music 2’

    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 99 Problem, 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.

  • Lagos-based Music Collective Inestimable to Release New Single “By You”

    Lagos-based Music Collective Inestimable to Release New Single “By You”

    Lagos-based music collective, Inestimable, is set to release a new single titled “By You” on March 31, 2026.

    Xumm3r, Jordan and Antoine of Inestimable

    Arriving as a surprise drop, “By You” marks a pivotal moment for the collective. Rooted in themes of loyalty, presence, and reassurance, the record serves as both a reintroduction and a grounding statement of intent.

    Cover art for “By You” by Inestimable

    Following the release of “99 Problem,” Inestimable has taken a deliberately unconventional approach to how their work is introduced and experienced. “By You” builds on that foundation, not as a departure, but as a moment that brings clarity and emotional weight to the journey so far.

    The single also offers a first glimpse into what lies ahead. It arrives one week before the collective’s forthcoming project, Listening to the Music II, positioning it as a defining entry point into this next phase.

    Pre-save “By You” by Inestimable.

  • Nigerian Rapper M3r SaySo Highlights Lagos Street Life on New Single “Matrix Film”

    Nigerian Rapper M3r SaySo Highlights Lagos Street Life on New Single “Matrix Film”

    Nigerian singer and rapper M3r SaySo has released a new single “Matrix Film”, inspired by his real-life experiences growing up in Lagos. 

     

    The track is a gritty street anthem that tells a story of survival, awakening, and belief in destiny against all odds. 

    Blending modern Afrobeat rhythms with raw storytelling and spiritual undertones, MATRIX FILM reflects M3r SaySo’s journey from the streets that shaped him to the mindset that keeps him moving forward. 

    “Matrix Film” by M3r SaySo is out now on all streaming platforms. 

  • Canadian Artist Cinematic Jams Celebrates the Lagos Party Scene on “Detty December”

    Canadian Artist Cinematic Jams Celebrates the Lagos Party Scene on “Detty December”

    Canadian music collective is celebrating the party scene in Lagos, Nigeria with the release of “Detty December.”

    Fusing the unmistakable pulse of Nigerian street culture with cinematic storytelling, the track captures the unstoppable energy of Lagos during its most iconic season — when the city transforms into the global heartbeat of nightlife, concerts, fashion, and pure celebration.

    “Detty December” is a vibrant, high-energy Afrobeats anthem crafted for clubs, beach raves, December weddings, and Lagos nightlife hotspots from Ikoyi to Lekki Phase 1. 

    The track paints a vivid picture of Lagos in full festive bloom: champagne popping, IJGBs landing en masse, friends buying up the entire bar, streets glowing with concerts like Flytime Fest and Rhythm Unplugged, and the famous motto of the season — “Ball in December… let January take care of itself.”

    With its catchy hook, cinematic production, and cultural authenticity, “Detty December” is positioned to become a staple soundtrack of the holiday season — a celebratory anthem that unites Nigerians across the world under one shared experience.

    “Detty December” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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  • Nigerian-American Afrobeats Artist Michael O.  Shares “BangBang” off his ‘Lagos 2 London’ EP

    Nigerian-American Afrobeats Artist Michael O.  Shares “BangBang” off his ‘Lagos 2 London’ EP

    Nigerian-American singer Michael O. returns with  “Bang Bang”, a high energy fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and electrifying nightlife swagger.

    Known for his dynamic fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and soulful flare, Michael continues to push sonic boundaries with a record built for high-energy nights and irresistible movement.

    “This song is all about that moment when the music takes over,” says Michael O. “It’s confidence, attraction, and adrenaline wrapped in one. A record that makes you feel good—no thinking, just vibe.”

    Featured on his latest EP Lagos 2 London, “Bangbang” showcases the bolder, edgier pulse of Michael’s evolving sound — bridging global nightlife and cultural identity with flair.

    Listen to “Bangbang”  by Michael O

  • Dutch-Nigerian Artist Hunchovibe Highlights a Lagos Love Story on Afrobeats Single “Black Romeo” 

    Dutch-Nigerian Artist Hunchovibe Highlights a Lagos Love Story on Afrobeats Single “Black Romeo” 

    Afrobeats artist Hunchovibe returns with a bold new single, “Black Romeo,”pushing his signature Afrobeats-driven sound into a darker, more atmospheric direction. 

    “Black Romeo” tells the story of a new-gen lover from the streets of Lagos: smooth, bold, and unafraid to show his heart. 

    Originally from Nigeria and now based in Amsterdam, Hunchovibe blends Afrobeats rhythm with raw emotion, creating a sound that’s both romantic and street. 

    “Black Romeo is straight from my world. The vibe, the energy, the attitude. It all  connects for me on this one. This is for the ones who love hard, hustle harder, and never fake their feelings.”

    Stream “Black Romeo” by Hunchovibe

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  • Ghanian Afrobeats Artist Lucky Siki Celebrates the Lagos Party Season with Debut Single “Derty December”

    Ghanian Afrobeats Artist Lucky Siki Celebrates the Lagos Party Season with Debut Single “Derty December”

    Ghanaian Afrobeats artist, LUCKY SIKI, makes his industry debut with the party anthem  “Derty December” 

    It’s a high-voltage song that perfectly captures the sight and sound of Nigeria’s festive season, with its colors, unfiltered and raw energy and camaraderie.

    Driven by an Afrocentric trap beat with ambitious storytelling of the diaspora lifestyle, the record captures it all; the movement of shakers from party to afterparty, in convoys and police escorts, the meeting of old friends and introduction to new ones from around the world, all gathering to celebrate the season in Lagos, Nigeria.

    From “March that machine” to “na convoy convoy,” “Derty December” captures the reckless joy and coded status play that defines December in Naija.

    “This is Lagos’ most notorious month bottled in a beat: the chaos, the champagne, the convoys, the comeback energy of the diaspora,”says Lucky Siki.

    He added: “December in Nigeria is “pure madness”, it is electric, rowdy and dangerous but the raw joy you experience is what pulls you back every year and that’s what I wanted to capture with this track.” 

    Derty December plays into this rowdiness, it’s a chant-driven street anthem built for the clubs, for the cruise, and for every night the city refuses to sleep. 

    Stream “Derty December” by Lucky Siki 

  • Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Sine Vultus Celebrates the Spirit of Lagos on “Eko Hustle”

    Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Sine Vultus Celebrates the Spirit of Lagos on “Eko Hustle”

    Nigerian artist Sine Vultus, has a new single “EKO HUSTLE”  an Afrobeats anthem dedicated to Lagos, Nigeria.

    “Lagos is a city that simultaneously demands everything from you and gives you everything in return,” say the artist 

    This track captures the city’s powerful duality: the relentless stress and chaos, balanced by its undeniable energy, beauty, and magnetic charm. 

    The verses vividly depict the daily struggle: the paralyzing traffic (go-slow), the intense competition, the noise, the pressure to succeed, and the emotional toll of the “hustle.”

    The lyrics transition to celebrating the unique vibrancy—the iconic yellow danfo buses, the view from the Third Mainland Bridge, the chaos of Balogun Market, and the coastal calm of the ocean breeze.

    Stream “Eko Hustle” by Sine Vultus

  • Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Hunchovibe Celebrates Lagos Street Life on New Single “Product of Lungu (Maria)”

    Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Hunchovibe Celebrates Lagos Street Life on New Single “Product of Lungu (Maria)”

    Nigerian rapper and singer Hunchovibes is shining the spotlight on the streets of his hometown of Lagos, celebrating the vibes that shaped him and his career.

    “It reflects the streets I grew up in, the energy, the struggles, and the dreams that shaped me,” Hunchovibe explains.

    “Through this song, I want to take listeners into my world and show how music can be a voice of hope, pride, and perseverance.”

    Stream “Product of Lungu” by Hunchovibe

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  • Afrobeats Producer Lxrybeats Blends Lagos Street Vibes and Amapiano on Summer Anthem “Gbese Fever”

    Afrobeats Producer Lxrybeats Blends Lagos Street Vibes and Amapiano on Summer Anthem “Gbese Fever”

    Rising producer Lxrybeats is turning up the heat this summer  with the release of “Gbese Fever,” a bold and rhythm-heavy fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano.

    Blending infectious percussion, vibrant melodies, and authentic Afro-inspired vibes, “Gbese Fever” is an energetic celebration of movement, culture, and sound. The track showcases Lxrybeats’ signature production style—fusing traditional African grooves with a modern, global appeal.

    “Gbese Fever is more than a beat—it’s a mood. I wanted to create something that feels alive, something that connects with people the moment it hits,” says Lxrybeats.

    Listen to “Gbese Fever” by Lxrybeats

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