Northern Irish (but Manchester-based) artist Ari Mor kicks off 2020 with her second single ‘Heavy’. ‘Heavy’ is the follow up to Ari Mor‘s very strong first single ‘Bang’. Where ‘Bang’ was bold and a statement of intent, ‘Heavy’ is a much more laid back affair. Still bold in the content in that it could almost…
‘Heartfelt’ is the latest drop from one of the most exciting R&B prospects of 2019, Kali Claire. ‘Heartfelt’ is a release that comes at the same time as the big news of Kali Claire supporting Mabel on her UK & European tour. The track is a very uptempo number and a departure from a more…
Just over a month ago, Afro Nation made its first appearance in Ghana. The much-anticipated event took place from the December 27th – 30th 2019 at Laboma Beach. The festival attracted a worldwide audience, from Africa to Europe attendees came in their colourful prints ready to celebrate at Africa’s Biggest Urban Music Beach Festival. The…
INFAMOUSIZAK drops visuals to ‘Public Enemy’ off of his recent project DEEP THE NIGHT. ‘Public Enemy’ is the latest visual drop from West Norwood’s INFAMOUSIZAK who began making waves in 2019. During that year he managed to get a Stormzy co-sign, be the support act for Lil Tjay, and racked up plenty of views and…
The now global festival, Afro Nation, that started off in Algarve last year is making a triumphant return. Having made a name for itself with its first offering and being extremely successful last year, Afro Nation Portugal looks set to be bigger than ever in 2020. Whilst the festival has now done Ghana as well…
South London’s Rae is back after a long hiatus with ‘Revival’. For some Rae may be a new name, others know exactly what he’s about and ‘Revival’ is just a reminder of that. Rae came up during the same era as Stormzy, Bonkaz, Cadet and has worked with all three as well as a whole…
South London’s JonnoAQ kicks off 2020 with 7 track EP F.E.A.R. F.E.A.R is the debut EP from Peckham’s latest hot prospect JonnoAQ, who has previously described himself as “SE15’s best kept secret”. Based on this project alone he’s not wrong but also won’t stay a secret for much longer. The title F.E.A.R is an acronym…
Memphis, Tennessee native KIRBY is well known in the world of music. Prior to her breakout as a soloist, the multi-hyphenate wrote for the likes of Rihanna (on “FourFiveSeconds,”) Demi Lovato (“Die With You”), and other A-list talents. Now, the singer is in search of more, releasing her latest single “We Don’t Funk” days ago.…
YS Tekdinner kicks off 2020 with awaited sequel project Tekdinner Time Vol.2. Tekdinner Time Vol.2 is a project of two halves with the sound of an artist still trying to find their sound. YS Tekdinner is someone that has been bubbling for a while. Having his initial breakthrough as part of a duo with his…
On the 31st of December SONY Music in conjunction with RCA Records, Amazon Music, SONY music West Africa, Melanin Unscripted and Columbia UK teamed up to create Sony Music’s first-ever event in West Africa. The event took place in Ghana, where panellists Tunji Balogun, Lanre Masha, Stephanie-Smith, David Nicol-sey, Dimplez, and Danai Mavunga shared insight…