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.
Rising West London artist Rhys has released his brand new single “The Sun”, a vibrant summer anthem blending Afrobeats, smooth R&B melodies, and feel-good energy.
Designed to soundtrack Summer nights and warm days, “The Sun” captures the essence of summer with its infectious rhythm and uplifting vibe. It’s a record made for both the dancefloor and chilled moments with friends.
“The Sun is all about good energy and enjoying the moment. I wanted to create a track that feels like summer no matter where you are,” says Rhys.
Rhys is now pushing forward with monthly releases, building momentum with fresh sounds and stories. Rooted in West London’s diverse music culture, his style draws on Afro-swing, R&B, and contemporary UK influences, creating a unique sonic identity.
Blending traditional Afrobeat rhythms with contemporary UK urban influences, “Life is an anthem of resilience and gratitude — a celebration of the highs, lessons, and journeys that shape us. With infectious percussion, warm melodies, and Bobo’s soulful delivery, the song captures both an authentic African essence and a modern international appeal.
Speaking on the track, Bobo says:
“Life is about appreciating every moment — the good, the bad, and the in-between. It’s my reminder to myself and my listeners to keep moving forward and cherish the ride.”
Since relocating to the UK, the Nigerian-born artist who now lives in Cardiff, has been steadily building his sound, drawing from his Nigerian roots while embracing the creative energy of the UK’s music scene.
Built for peak-time energy, “THIS IS WHY WE RAVE continues Drum Dad & Bass Boy’s recent sonic direction—clean, punchy, and engineered for big rooms—while Jimmy Danger’s voice adds the raw, unmistakable rave authority that fans have been hearing in their live sets.
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Known for his ability to blend vulnerability with vibey grooves, Ghanaian-born CAYZEE delivers a song that feels both exciting and heart-wrenching – a sonic push-and-pull between passion and pain.
“GIMME A REASON” explores the breaking point in love – where silence becomes louder than words, and longing turns into confrontation.
“This song came from a place of emotional honesty,” says CAYZEE. “Sometimes, you’re just waiting for that one reason to stay, to keep fighting. And when it doesn’t come… the silence says it all.”
Scope a Nigerian Afrobeats artist based in the UK, is hoping to connect with fellow Gen Z’s all over the world with the release of his debut EP Son of the Light.
He describes the six-track project as a “journey through the shadows for the youth”
“In a world often shrouded in darkness, we all yearn for a beacon of hope-a flicker of light that guides us through our struggles and uncertainties,” he explains.
“In creating this project, I sought not just to tell a story but to illuminate the path for those who feel lost in their own shadows.
The composer had never previously published the drafts which were written in 2018 on Sibelius and piano and lost to a broken hard drive.
The inspiration for the single was born from a trip to the stunning Alila Jabal Akhdar resort in Oman, a birthday gift to the artist from their girlfriend.
One evening, as the sun began to set over the dramatic landscape, the couple found themselves lost in a dried riverbed, with darkness falling fast.
With only the light from their phones to guide them, they navigated their way back towards the hotel under a vast and brilliant canopy of stars, a humbling and unforgettable experience that became the creative seed for the new track.
“Gravity, or the starry night above Oman”masterfully captures this scene. The music is both intimate and expansive, reflecting the feeling of being a small part of an immense and beautiful universe.
“We were starting to get worried about 6pm as the sun was getting lower and lower in the sky , but before we knew it we were out in the pitch dark making our way back to the hotel to the lights on our phones, it was terrifying and beautiful all at once,” says Alex. “There’s a unique feeling that comes with being truly lost, but then you look up and see this cosmic map laid out above you. All we could hear was the crunch of our feet on the gravel and our own breathing”.
About Bistro of art:
Alex is British Neoclassical composer who composes under the name Bistrot of art, inspired by travels in the Middle East, Scandi and his time studying French art history.
Born in 1989, he started playing piano at age 16 and wrote his first compositions shortly afterwards. He had a creative spell while living in Dubai for work, and released several pieces influenced by the Arabian starlit night sky. He takes breaks from composing, sometimes for years at a time, to draw deep inspiration and focus on other things but he always comes back refreshed with something new.
After a long break from composing he came back to another creative spell while on holiday in Nice where he finished writing drafts of several EPs.
“Music has a deep calming effect on me, medicinal even. I often keep working and reworking original ideas into different pieces that reflect my current mood. I would like to create more for piano and it’s my desire to write in a neoclassical style.”
