Great songwriting, an addictive flow and vocal integrity – a superb sense of purpose and lyrical focus to meet with the genuinely addictive nature of this beat and soundscape. Cozy swings hard and hits the mark, with the brilliantly intoxicating single IDK.
Afrobeat
Ultimately a summer anthem of romantic connection, Ella se calienta follows Nitido’s uniquely smooth to powerful voice, through an addictive modern groove fusing elements of Cuban, Reggaton and Afrobeat, across a landscape built of organic and funky guitars and riffs.
Lighting up the space with euphoric afro rhythms and gentle vocal melodies, Nigerian-born artist Jaylon, more recently based out of an ever-eclectic and creative Bristol, delivers an uplifting six-track EP that’s both stylistically relevant and artistically fresh.
Perfectly described as the satisfying vibe you’d hope for when it comes to sampling one of pop’s most iconic hooks – producer and DJ Gan delivers a uniquely uplifting afrohouse take on the classic Madonna hit Like A Prayer, and the results are next to impossible to dislike.
Riding the wave with style and noting hundreds of thousands of streams in the mere days since its release – this collaborative single from Big Hookz and Skiezy Ayenkea hits with impeccable impact, securing its role as an anthemic alternative take on the huge vibes of AfroDrill and AfroTrap.
Beautifully uplifting songwriting, divine vocals amidst a blissful and relevant production style – Daven Lucas engages and uplifts, with the poetic purity and motivational depth of I Prayed, I Cried.
Creatively blending the summertime bounce of soca and afrobeats music with a smooth vocal thread, evocative and deeply personal story of Faith, and a brilliantly catchy hook resolve – TAVO malkhutekha (a name meaning ‘Thy kingdom come’) gets the chemistry just right, for the wonderful Wings of Grace.
Slim Labidi relights the summer vibes, with the instantly catchy and uplifting groove and melody of Caliente En La Pista.
Great production sets the bar high for this ambient and distinct take on contemporary afrobeat and dancehall. DJ EMRE AYDN brings the fluidity of melody and style, with a catchy tune and immersive set-up, for the bounce and charm of TILL THE MORNIN COMES.
Somewhat delivering a whole new side to the Olivier Cheuwa sound, there’s something deeply moving about All The Glory – it’s a bright and beautiful arrangement and performance, humble but inspiring as it consistently brings together this intoxicating dance groove and the soothing humility of the vocal and lyrics.
From smooth and unplugged beginnings, through changing paces and catchy flows, Ayana John and Peter Ram carve out an intoxicating lane of good vibes and striking vocals, for the unforgettable Do Bad Remix.
Great vibes and catchy lines set the mood with ease, Monark Ishere delivering an uplifting but smooth and intimate ode to love, with the likable afrobeat earworm Jay Joycie.