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Edge teams up  with AYLØ & Tega to deliver a hypnotic, sexy R&B vibe on “Ooolala” The B.C based artist gives off a new Toronto feeling with this single. Kelowna, BC — Sept. 25, 2020 — Edge is rapidly making a name for himself within Western Canada and internationally. His previous three singles have gotten him placements on some of Canada’s most read blogs, interviews on local television and airplay on stations in Toronto, Vancouver and even Nigeria. Edge has been steadily gaining momentum in 2020 and shows no signs  of slowing down. This song "Ooolala" heavily draws from Toronto's giants as well as it's vibrant night scene, inspired  by artists such Partynextdoor, Drake, and the Weekend. Edge teams up with AYLØ, a Nigerian  Alté rising star and Tega a B.C singer-songwriter to deliver a moody, sexy, dark R&B vibe . Edge  says, “in times like these, we the artists/creatives have an obligation to our fans and listeners  to keep their spirits up and motivated

  The  TRAPPED the EP project was made during the worldwide spread of Covid19 and eventual lockdown. This period got me lost in deep thought as I pick my pen to write about societal ills like rape, suicide, depression, drug abuse etc. The intent of  TRAPPED the EP  is to create more awareness on the ills of the present-day--especially against women. Rape, Drugs, Abuse are some of these topics that we pretend don't exist but are at the core of the problems we have today. I want people to talk more about that and to share in my belief for a better future. The  TRAPPED the EP   is made whole-fully with powerful stories laced beautifully across the common topic of interest. Have you listened to a song and got lost in the art? That is the experience this project offers at first listen. Every single song on the project perfectly compliment the previous one - making you feel the obvious urge to listen to end. One thing you will enjoy from the  TRAPPED the EP , is the rich lyrical content

 In recent times,the music industry has seen Nigerian women become bold with their spread choices of music into depth from Disc Jockeying, Playlisting and curations,Song writing and soulful Artistes pushing the culture to the next level. Belgium based Nigerian alternative artiste , April “Somi” Maey with masters in new media at the VUB in Brussels Belgium released her Debut EP “Ticket To Anywhere” with songs like Somebody,Starry nights etc while she continuously expressed her identity on each track. She has worked with notable Artistes like MI Abaga,YCee,Reinhard,Oxlade to mention a few. The project displays her musical prowess to flow between multiple genres considering her lack of experience in the industry. Congratulations on your debut EP April, considering your skeletal discography and lack of experience in the industry,how were you able to make this happen? Well, I just wanted to put together a project to test the market and see how people receive it. I was lucky enough to have a

    Cyprian Alakija is an Afrobeats  Singer/Songwriter from Lagos, Nigeria.  He’s a student of University of Ibadan.   His new single “ Anything ” is a follow up to his 6-track debut tape, “ Love, Perfection & Heartbreak” . The songs were inspired by great life-changing experiences from individuals.  Anything is a romantic ensnaring love song that talks about doing anything for a lover.  As Cyprian rides the Audiomonkey produced tune, to deliver an infectious show of ultimate love and care with his lyrics “ Anything for you ”, professional engineered by Switch Sonics. He sings passionate lines in hopes of capturing the lover’s heart, “Of all the things wey dey my thoughts, you are the priority my love.”  You need to get this on your playlist. It’s a sure banger. LISTEN TO ANYTHING HERE

Zino Clinton Mena is a Nigerian Afrobeat, Afrofusion and Afropop artist from Delta State born on the 6th of January. Xino started getting involved with music at an early age of 7 and by 2016 he released his Debut single Yetunde .  The talent was not too far from the tree as He was born into a music family where his father was a beacon of inspiration from when he could talk. He also draws Inspiration from some of his Favorite African artists such as Baba 2010, Burna boy,Wizkid and Peruzzi. ‘Gimme love’ his most popular song  was released on the 21st of August 2020, which hit over 15,000 stresms in less than a week of it's release.Evolving from a singer to a songwriter while surfing the waves of being a music producer and an instrumentalist on the side, the dangerously talented artist still has a hat full of surprise hits ready for as many that can handle it. e His Debut project " Dangerously Talented EP " is finally here. A true showcase of diversity of music

      A celebrated artist at home with awards such as the Mbokodo Award - an event to recognise women who have shown leadership, fostered growth and made efforts to strengthen the arts - in South Africa (2018) and SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Competition (2015). Zoë’s debut album was nominated for Best Jazz Album and Best African Artist for the 24th South African Music Awards 2018.  Zoë Modiga is an artist who represents the present and future of South African music drawing from the roots of roots of African storytelling, Jazz composition and Motown soul but creating a sound entirely her own in order to communicate an evolving African sound without loosing its essence. Zoë has performed at celebrated festivals at home in South Africa such as the The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Durban Jazz Festival, Oppikoppi, Rocking the Daisies, Afropunk, Redbull Music Festival, Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival, Joburg Film Festival, Fete De La Musique, Basha Uhu