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YCee Returns with Out of Sight, Out of Mind Vol 1
With almost a decade of solid hits under his belt – as a rapper, singer and songwriter, many will be shocked to discover that it… The post YCee Returns with Out of Sight, Out of Mind Vol 1 appeared first on Jukebox Music.
Apple Music Announces Joey B as June’s Featured Artist for Rap Life Africa
Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B Ebro Darden, will feature Ghanaian icon Joey B this month, as Ebro and Africa Now Radio host Nandi Madida discuss his latest single, “Exopa” featuring…
Fast-rising Afrobeats Star Boi Roya Joins Forces With T.I Blaze For High-octane New Single “Whyne Am”
Dynamic Afrobeats sensation Boi Roya is set to shake up the airwaves with the release of his highly anticipated new single, “Whine Am,” featuring the… The post Fast-rising Afrobeats Star Boi Roya Joins Forces With T.I Blaze For High-octane…
Naira Marley & Kizz Daniel – Ijoba
Naira Marley has teamed up with Kizz Daniel for his new single, ‘Ijoba,’ produced by Fizzy Beats. “Ijoba,” is a vibrant expression of ambition, streetwise swagger, and the ever-evolving fusion of Afropop and street-hop.
3ple7dj – FOTYTUDE Mixtape
FOTY has officially unveiled “FOTYTUDE,” an ongoing, expansive multimedia art project designed to dissect and celebrate the complexities of modern youth culture, identity, resilience, and… The post 3ple7dj – FOTYTUDE Mixtape appeared first…
031BaBy – “FLORIDA BABY” Music Video (New Release)
South African rising star 031BaBy, originally from Durban and now based in Cape Town, has officially released the visuals for his standout record “FLORIDA BABY,” taken from his acclaimed project Defaulted Hearts Vol. 1.
“Is This the New Love Language?” – itz Tiffany’s “Send Money” teaser sparks debate before June 17 release
itz Tiffany has set social media ablaze after previewing her upcoming single and music video, “Money,” scheduled for release on June 17.
Baaba J Sets Tone for Next Chapter With Accra Live Show
Sunday evening may have been a curtain call for the “In Pursuit of Happiness” era, but for some, it was a homecoming, and for others, the birth of a newfound love for Baaba J and her artistry.
Sarkodie & Shatta Wale – EVERLASTING
Ghanaian music stars Sarkodie and Shatta Wale team up for an impressive single, “EVERLASTING.” “EVERLASTING” is an anthem that brings together two Ghanian heavyweights, blending the best of hip-hop, dancehall, and Afrobeats.
Interview: We’re In The Water on “The Belltower”
Today marks the release of “The Belltower,” the second installment in the 2026 mind, body, and soul album trilogy by London electronic artist and DJ Fil OK, performing under the pseudonym We’re In The Water.
David Kazadi ft. Zed Urban Choir – Greater | Mp3
Singer and songwriter David Kazadi joins forces with Zed Urban Choir to deliver his first official uplifting song titled “Greater.” The inspirational record carries a powerful message of faith, confidence, and trust in God.
We’re In The Water Dissects Human Anatomy on “The Belltower”
We’re In The Water the current musical guise of Fil OK channels the visceral chaos of having a pulse on their arresting new full-length album, “The Belltower”.
Nana Osei Twum Barima Releases Debut Album Journey to the Unknown
Belgium-based Ghanaian folklore artiste Nana Osei Twum Barima has released his debut album, Journey to the Unknown, a deeply personal project inspired by his life experiences, struggles, resilience, and growth.
John Lebanon Measures Distance And Memory In ‘Kite Without A String’
There is a certain hour of night when a city stops performing for anyone and begins to show its smaller truths. Streetlights flatten into amber circles. A room grows still enough for memory to arrive without ceremony.
Nick Pappalardo Lets Brooklyn Romance Rewire Guitar Rock In “When I’m With You”
A city can change the inner weather of a person before any map notices. Brooklyn, with its late trains, bar lights, rehearsal rooms, and after-midnight promises, has long been a place where private feeling becomes public sound.
Adla Makes “Catch Feelings” Hit Like The Text That Changes The Mood
The Malta-based Bosnian singer-songwriter Adla turns a piano-led soul-pop single review into a bright, vulnerable R&B moment built for late-night replay. Some feelings do not knock.
Block Turns Heartbreak Into A Return Map On “Love Crash”
A room after midnight has its own grammar. The chair looks stricter, the guitar seems almost too honest, and sleep, if it appears at all, behaves like a guest who forgot the address.
This Is Now: A Moving Reflection on Love, Loss and Healing
In this Is Now, Ferdinand Rennie is at his most heartfelt and refined. The ballad was released in May 2026, and will give listeners a moving but un-dramatic experience of the emotional maturity and honesty of grief.
Raw, Real and Unfiltered, tcr! Opens Up About Yesterday Blurs
There are a few songs that seem like they’ve been carefully crafted. Yesterday Blurs by tcr! is lived in. Every minute of this track was written, performed, recorded and mixed by the independent artist in just about his own voice, and it’s…
Bloody Civilian Breaks 3-year Silence with ‘Space Fuji’
Bloody Civilian Breaks 3-year Silence with ‘Space Fuji’ – Right off the back of her feature with KILIMANJARO, Grammy-Award winning Producer, Bloody Civilian, storms the African dance music scene with her highly anticipated single, ‘Space…