“I believe, as artists continue social consciousness, the genre will continue to expand. And let’s face it, consciousness is high vibration.”
RnB
“I spent lot time over the last 4 years doing some much needed spiritual and physical therapy after Covid-19 and I finally got to a place where the story of love felt exciting and sensual to sing about and I wanted to give my audience a reintroduction to who Dwane Cenque is.”
From Nairobi to the UK, mau’s cultural influence and commitment to creative music shines beautifully throughout this original and organic new album SOFT STEPS.
“Creating this song helped me discover and shape who “Symba J” could be as a solo artist—someone who can turn life’s wide spectrum of experiences into art in interesting and thought-provoking ways.”
What appears to be a simple ode to love soon explores the concept of loss and the fear associated with losing someone who means so much to you. Seeing demons in the rear-view is a brilliant metaphorical encapsulation of the subtle anticipation for doom and gloom that often resides in the minor shadows cast by true love.
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.
Timelessly soulful RnB and Gospel vibes light up the unity and warmth of this latest ode to oneness and connection in the modern realm. d.Rich tackles the issue of division and uncertainty in the lead up to the US election, with the politically inspired, musically rich and welcoming Speak Up & Stand On It.
“The only mindset I had was to make myself feel happy by doing what I love to do, and that hasn’t changed. Songwriting truly does that for me. It quickly cures any feelings of being down or stressed.”
Introducing an intoxicating balance of high-octane rhythms and euphoric production – Child of SP fuses genres with relevance and fluidity, for the boldly thought-provoking single Halo.
Featuring a compelling fusion of smooth rhythms and enchanting tunes, Soul’d Duets acts as a timeless reminder of the precision and heart combined that Waithaka brings to the RnB and Soul Pop production space. It’s an album of easy hits, but it’s also a simple pleasure to let play – an uplifting listen, often celebratory and bright, and one that effectively bridges the gap between fans of RnB past and present.
Armed with a brand new single and swiftly rising streaming numbers across her repertoire, songwriter and artist HarMonique kindly stopped by to talk all things music and inspiration. We dig into the creative process for her singles, her ambitions and influences, and plenty more. Here’s the conversation in full.
That producer and performer combination is rare to find at such a distinguished and still humble, honest level, and this duo have it mastered. Their music is consistently a pleasure to escape into, always thoughtful, heartfelt and intricate, and the ethereal waves of synth and the sheer gratitude of the lyrics throughout Separate all exemplifies that truth in a beautiful way.