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  Yarden releases his highly anticipated debut album, ANGEL, a 13-track body of work that brings the different dimensions of his artistry into focus. Arriving two weeks after the release of its preceding single, So Damn Fine, the album marks a defining chapter for an artist whose distinctive vocals, melodic instincts and unconventional approach to songwriting have steadily established him as an exciting voice within Nigeria's evolving Afropop and Alternative R&B landscape. Blending Afropop, Afrosoul and Alternative R&B with nostalgic influences and contemporary production, ANGEL offers an expansive introduction to Yarden's musical identity, one that resists easy categorisation and invites listeners to arrive at their own interpretations. For Yarden, ANGEL is less about committing to a singular theme than embracing the freedom to explore. While romance, intimacy and desire appear throughout the project, they exist alongside moments of playfulness, vulnerability, confiden...

  Daboy Kenzi has grown on fans over the years, with a style that is now uniquely his. The ‘Chaos’ crooner keeps it short but sweet on his debut EP: “S.O.W (Sounds of Wavy).” The four-track EP expands his discography through an experimental, laid-back approach, and as expected, the vibe is effortlessly cool. Living up to its namesake, the new EP drops with a relaxed energy that hits just right. Fittingly, it opens up with slow drums that gently welcome listeners to the meditative atmosphere of ‘Sabali (I ntro)’ before drawing them further in with the spiritual undertones of ‘Dear Most High.’ It’s a convincing opening stretch that establishes the mellow mood Daboy Kenzi is shooting for. At least until ‘Odo Lastic’ arrives. This is where the project reaches its peak, with Daboy Kenzi’s melodies making the EDM-inspired backdrop simply addictive. It’s a fun piece that highlights his sense of adventure in a way that makes the EP’s final track, ‘Questions,’ feel almost dull. Here, the ...

  As summer drew to a close, New York City played host to one of the most anticipated gatherings in the global Black creative community: CultureCon. Founded by Imani Ellis , the annual conference brought together an extraordinary mix of artists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and cultural tastemakers for a celebration of Black creativity, innovation, and expression. Supported by an impressive lineup of brand partners, including Chase Ink, Cricket Wireless, Lincoln, HBO Max, Audible, and Pinterest, CultureCon found distinct ways to support creatives, entrepreneurs, and culture shifters . Through these partnerships, the event reinforced its commitment to creating opportunities for the people shaping contemporary culture and driving innovation across industries. Among the creatives contributing to this year’s experience was Ghanaian filmmaker and multidisciplinary creative Zed Benson, who collaborated with an exceptional collective of artists, designers, and visual storytellers to ...

  Soliz Blaze is set to release his next single “ My Way ” which features street sensation Ruhdee. My Way is a deeply personal and aspirational record that communicates the state of mind of both artists. The Jadu produced record is built on a grand arrangement of horns and chords layered over rhythmic trap arrangement. The song discusses the pursuit of success and the challenges of everyday struggle with the optimism of eventually making it. “On my way to the top, everyday make dey work,” Soliz Blaze sing on the hook reinforcing the song’s central message: the journey is still ongoing, but the destination remains firmly in sight The Port-Harcourt  raised artist is very particular about the kind of music he puts out as he sees himself as a symbol for the youths and hopes to be a source of motivation through his music and lifestyle.   Soliz Blaze delves into themes of resilience, self-reflection, and ambition, creating a project that invites listeners into his world while ...

   After building an audience through millions of streams across his previous singles and EP, Yarden is ready to introduce the world to his most complete musical statement yet. Following Sunset In Paris , he shared So Damn Fine , the preceding singles from his debut album,  So Damn Fine immediately reveals one of the ideas at the heart of ANGEL ; Yarden may be Gen Z, but his range didn't ignite from modern music. Opening with retro-pop textures reminiscent of an earlier era of pop and R&B, the record pairs nostalgic instrumentation with Yarden’s distinctly contemporary Afropop delivery. Layered male and female backing vocals surround the production, while chants of “sexy” and “Yarden baby” give the record the feeling of a performance unfolding around him. At its centre is a woman who knows exactly who she is. Yarden describes her as “sexy, special, smart and highly intellectual” before turning the record’s central question back on himself: “You get plenty money,...

  ‘Lambo Woes,’ the new single from Ghana-based melodic rap and pop artist Gingsen, explores the stretch where hard work hasn’t yet paid off and the choice between quitting and pushing on starts to weigh heavily. Built on a 127 BPM Brazilian funk foundation by producers Optimix Brains and Cowbowy, the record layers African rhythms over the beat to keep the energy high and the sound grounded. Gingsen pairs a hook designed to stick with verses that reward repeat listens, so the song works as both a mover and a mirror. Honest rather than glamorous, ‘Lambo Woes’ offers no easy answers, only the reminder that anyone stuck in their own grind isn’t alone. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN