“Inkunzi” is an Afro House collaboration between UK producer Shia and South African artist Steve Musiq.
The title means bull in Zulu, reflecting the track’s forward momentum and strength.
Inspired by artists like Black Coffee, Shimza and Themba. “Inkunzi” is driven by rolling percussion, a heavy low end and a steady, hypnotic groove built for club and festival settings.
“Inkunzi” by Shia and Steve Musiq out now
With the release of her new single “Energy”, British singer Hanr is stepping into a new chapter— one that radiates empowerment, passion, and rhythm.
The song fuses the soul of R&B, the rhythm of Afrobeat, and the smooth elegance of Jazz, capturing the spark of genuine connection.
“Energy” by Hanr out now
UK music producer Wotsizface is back with a new House Music single “Been A Slow While”
It’s his third single on his debut EP Thanks to Bwiti.
“Been A Slow While” by Wotsizface is out now on all platforms.
UK-based Afrobeats singer-songwriter Loco Loco has released a new single “Figure 8”, combining traditional Afrobeat rhythms with contemporary sounds.
“FIGURRE 8’’ a celebration of life, love, and the infectious energy that Afrobeat brings to the world,” says Loco Loco who’s originally Nigerian.
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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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British singer and DJ NGAIO has released a remixed version of her 2024 EP Four Quarters months after performing it on the Glastonbury stage.
NGAIO’s sound that draws from soul, grime, jazz, afro and electronic influences.
The remixed project began as an experiment – electronic versions of the original tracks NGAIO performed live using her Ableton Push to bring new life to the songs turning a twenty minute EP into a 60 minute show.
‘This is me evolving — not just as an artist, but as a producer. Through performing Four Quarters live, I experienced the songs in new ways and saw how to flip them through the lens of the club; incorporating the bass-heavy energy I’m known for as a DJ,” says NGAIO.
“It’s a celebration of transformation, the power of underground music and positive messaging to reflect how the rave can instigate self-appreciation and collective belonging.’
An active part of Bristol’s underground music community, NGAIO is the founder of Booty Bass, a collective of female and non-binary DJs championing bass-heavy music from around the globe.
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UK-based Afro-pop artist Nelz is back with a new single “Colors”
The Nigeria-born artist delivers a vibrant, soulful take on afro-pop with chilled, and melodic vibes on the track.
And it’s sure to resonate with fans, thanks to its standout blend of Afropop grooves and swinging delivery, all topped off with Nelz’s unmistakable vocals.
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Collabo is the debut single from Real Zeal, marking his return to music after a 12-year break. It’s a groovy Afrobeats track that celebrates unity, teamwork, and positive energy.
After a 12-year hiatus, UK-based Afrobeat artist Real Zeal makes a return to the music scene with his electrifying new single, “Collabo.”
The track is a celebration of togetherness, groove, and the power of shared experiences—marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the Nigeria native, born Ben Zeal Ezegbu.
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