Stino, the fast-rising Afrohouse DJ and producer making a name for himself in the Lagos’dance scene, is back with a bold new release, “FOR ME.” Known for his afro-heavydrums and inventive sound design, Stino pushes his craft further with this Afrohouseinstrumental that fuses drum and bass energy with a striking piano solo at its core….
When Bori Julius speaks about music, it’s clear he sees it as more than just sound. To him, it is expression, and more importantly, storytelling that is personal to him. Since beginning his journey in 2017, the Edo-born, Lagos-bred artist has grown into a voice rooted in honesty and experimentation, drawing inspiration from legends like…
South African singer Tyla has won Best Afrobeats for the second consecutive year at the VMAs for her single Push 2 Start, following her 2024 win for Water. The 23-year-old accepted the award at UBS Arena in New York, calling it “a blessing” to win two years in a row. Her consecutive victories highlight her…
Since the seismic success of KU LO SA in 2022, a debut album had been long overdue. Oxlade — who first broke out with OXYGENE — has steadily carved his name into the fabric of Afrobeats dominance. From turning global stages into sing-alongs to selling out venues across continents, his music has transcended the borders…
Only a few figures have held the dual role of cultural curator and hitmaker as firmly as SPINALL. He is here again with his compilation of artists for a project that defines the moment. His seventh studio project, Èkó Groove, arrives as both a celebration and a statement, an immersive soundscape that captures the pulse…
EMPIRE Africa has released “Where We Come From Vol. 2: Soundscapes”, a bold producer-ledinstrumental project that places Africa’s producers at the center of the global sound. More thanan album, the project is a sound map of the continent, tracing rhythms, textures, and storiesfrom diverse regions while honoring the producers who shape music worldwide. The compilation…
Two decades ago, a 16-year-old Robyn Rihanna Fenty left the warmth of Barbados for the uncertainty of the United States. It was a leap of faith, driven by talent and sheer determination. That leap paid off when Jay-Z signed her to Def Jam in 2005 after hearing her audition. Almost overnight, Rihanna was introduced to…
In the pursuit of novelty, the soul of music sometimes gets lost. Genre-blending, while often celebrated, can lead to aesthetic dilution, where songs become so hybridized that they lose their cultural footing. Beneath all the cultural fluidity lies a growing concern: the erosion of sonic identity. When boundaries blur too much, something essential slips away….
Emerging Alternative R&B artist, Esseo, unveils a new chapter with his deeply poetic and metaphysical project, ‘Birds Before Land’. More than a sonic experience, the EP is a spiritual odyssey, one that captures the fragile space between heartbreak and healing, longing and landing. Anchored in layered soundscapes and lyrical clarity, ‘Birds Before Land’ blends Esseo’s…
By most conventional standards, the title of “OG” is a slow-earned badge, reserved for artists who have spent a decade or more trudging through industry trenches. It’s a nod to longevity, legacy, and the weathering of storms. But in a world as rapidly shifting as today’s global music landscape, what happens when an artist not…
GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Bien returns with a thunderous new single ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering‘. Bold, unflinching, and emotionally charged, this new release sees Bien embracing a more prophetic voice, one that speaks to foes, spiritual resilience, and the power of destiny. Produced by the multi-talented Remy Baggins (Tems/Ice Prince/Dami Oniru), the track starts with…
Camouflage, better known as “camo”, has long been a staple globally. From high-fashion runways to streetwear scenes, camo jackets, pants, and accessories have remained iconic. For many youths around the world, camo represents rebellion, resilience, and rugged cool. But in Nigeria, it carries a different kind of weight, one enforced not by trends but by…
How Blak Dave went from Debugging code to Engineering Lagos’ Afrohouse Movement David Olubaji first encountered structure through sound. He was born into a background steeped in Christian music, so he learned to play the drums, keyboard, and guitar. He did not learn them as pastimes, but as whole spiritual disciplines. While it is safe…
What more is there to say about Ahmed Ololade Asake that his music hasn’t already echoed at full volume? In just a few short years, he’s delivered a rare hat-trick with Mr. Money With the Vibe, Work of Art, and Lungu Boy, each album marking a new chapter, not just in his career but in…
Global Afrobeats trailblazer Asake returns with a new single, “Badman Gangsta,” distributed via gamma. Featuring acclaimed French artist Tiakola, the track is a swaggering yet soulful celebration of self-made success. It blends sounds, languages, and cultures into a smooth, sun-drenched anthem. “Badman Gangsta” marks Asake’s first release since February’s “Why Love,” ushering in a bold new chapter in…