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what’s moving in african music
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InterviewsBNXN and Sarz Are “Back Outside” With New Anthem
Nigerian afrobeat mainstays BNXN (singer-songwriter) and Sarz (producer) recently announced a collaborative project named The Game Needs Us. Out now is the first single, “Back Outside”.
InterviewsNESYA Delivers an Immersive Experience with the New Music Video for “Put The Fries In The Bag.”
NESYA is creating in her own signature style. Raised in a religious household in Nebraska, the American artist secretly yearned for the freedom to be her authentic self.
InterviewsKorean pop artist HEYOON delivers ‘seriously unserious’ EP—listen
Korean artist HEYOON’s light-hearted approach to life is perfectly captured in her just-released new EP, seriously unserious.
InterviewsMoodssupply is back with “Love You, Bye!”: listen
Dutch musician Moodssupply is keeping the singles coming this year. Out now is “Love You, Bye!”, his third offering of 2026. The uber-funky pop-laced song features a contagious blend of old school grooves with modern production elements.
InterviewsOffica’s “Life I Chose” Single is Here: Watch Music Video
Irish rap artist Offica is all about affirmations in his new, “Life I Chose”. Featuring an enchanting blend of afro-house and rap, “Life I Chose” is a personal anthem about his strong belief in the path he took.
InterviewsJordan Anthony Rues Having A “Wrong Impression” in New Single
As the follow-up to his powerful duet with another rising pop singer Chloé Caroline, Australian newcomer Jordan Anthony served up “Wrong Impression”. The new single captures Jordan in a moment of introspective.
InterviewsIt’s a “Mad World” as Franky Perez serves up new album: stream Dámelo
Known for his vibrant, funk-fueled sound, talented musician Franky Perez delivered magic in the form of his new album, Dámelo. The LP is eleven tracks long and opens with the super funky title-track, “Dámelo“.
InterviewsNew song finds Juliana Beltrán feeling “Delusional”: listen
With us here is the newest single from Bogotá-based Colombian singer-songwriter Juliana Beltrán. Titled “Delusional”, it’s her first offering of the year.
InterviewsMona et Toi deliver “Jail Cell” as they ready their debut album
Barcelona-based indie duo Mona et Toi retuned last week with a brand new single, presenting us with another showcase of their genre-blending sound. Called “Jail Cell”, the new song leans heavily into rock.
InterviewsRemington Super 60 return with new single, “Time to breathe”
Formed by Christoffer Schou in late 1998, just before the turn of the millennium, Norwegian indie pop band Remington Super 60 have delivered some great tunes over the years.