The topic is universally relatable, and is accessed in a refreshingly pure and real manner. Far from the simplicity of flashy cars and fake personas, as is often found in the mainstream music realm of late. The realism and heart found in this and much of ZIGGY BLK’s repertoire offers a sense of possibility and resilience that’s inspiring.
Afrobeat
Smooth vibes, great vocals and dreamy production light up the catchy afro fusion single Go Your Way, from rising artist MAV1NN.
Good vibes in strong supply, as Sonya gore celebrates the beauty and optimism of today, with the uplifting new Afrobeat single I Am.
Conceptually focused on the darker side of femininity, Melody reflects with confidence upon the ability of women to enthral and capture the senses of their admirer.
Canadian songwriter and artist Jamie Sparks lights up the space with an uplifting fusion of classic RnB vocals and contemporary Afrobeat production, for the smooth and celebratory release Are You The One.
Naturally a smooth summer track to get you geared up for a great time, Mimi is intoxicating in its simple but striking presentation. Lush vocals, colourful production, strings and further layers of voice and details all subtly raising the bar for this quickly engaging performance.
The perfect frequency to raise the optimism of the summer, ANJEL’s Sere takes a popular genre and humbly reinvents it, depicting a singer with a brilliantly distinct voice, and an overall approach to music that clearly understands the traits that make for an impactful pop song.
Paying tribute to the carefree hits of time’s past for its sense of enjoyment and freedom from the weight of the world, Party Hard – Jiggle Wiggle acts as a genre-fusing pop hit but with a clear level of character and effective production that lets the Original Weez style maintain its recognisable integrity.
Great vibes and poignant lyrics creatively intertwine, as Afrobeat singer and songwriter Olivier Cheuwa presents the deeply contemplative and self-reflective new single STRANGER.
Firmly rooted amidst the Pop and RnB songwriting of a simpler era, the heartbreak song with the memorable metaphor, Do Time also makes sure to modestly incorporate elements of Afrobeat in its unique rhythm both from the beat and the flow of each artists.
Built around sublime production and captivating vocals, MORE is all at once humble and broadly impactful, presenting a mainstream-relevant aura but also intertwining creative traits from the likes of EDM and Afrohouse. Notice the beating heart of the rhythm, the drop to the hook, the anthemic unity and sheer quality of the arrangement.
Creatively on point in terms of both talent and work ethic, artist and songwriter Rhagetti has built up a uniquely enchanting catalogue of original songs and projects over the years, culminating in the upcoming launch of his soul-rock-kissed and unforgettable single Sinner.