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Listen: Allison Leah – “I Didn’t Know I Was Growing Up”
Drenched in nostalgia, Allison Leah’s newest single “I Didn’t Know I Was Growing Up” is a truly heart-melting piece. The track blends indie-folk songwriting with indie pop production, highlighting Allison’s penchant for delivering…
E. Lundquist Taps India Blue for New Song & Video, “My Wings”
E. Lundquist (born Eric Borders) is an LA-based multi-instrumentalist with an intoxicating brand of R&B/soul. And it feels like a heavenly experience listening to his newest offering, “My Wings”.
CKay – AFRICAN GIRLS ft. Kidd Carder
CKay collaborates with Kidd Carder on his new single, “African Girls,” produced by BMH and DJ Khalipha. The track “AFRICAN GIRLS” stands out as a modern Afropop anthem, blending infectious rhythms, melodic hooks, and heartfelt lyrics to…
Magixx & FOLA – Juice & Liquor
Magixx has joined forces with FOLA for his new single, “Juice & Liquor,” taken from his forthcoming project. The track brings together the smooth and soulful vocals of Magixx and the artistry of FOLA, set against a backdrop of infectious…
ODUMODUBLVCK – MOTION SICKNESS ft. Zlatan
ODUMODUBLVCK has linked up with Zlatan for his new single titled “MOTION SICKNESS.” “MOTION SICKNESS” is a hard-hitting collaboration between two of Nigeria’s most dynamic voices in contemporary hip-hop and street music.
Larry Gaaga, Olamide, Mavo, Kidd Carder – Come On
Larry Gaaga collaborates with Olamide, Mavo, and Kidd Carder on his latest single titled “Come On.” The song “Come On” is energetic. This collaboration brings together diverse influences from Afrobeats, hip-hop, and contemporary pop.
Pheelz & Tiwa Savage – I’M OK
Record producer Pheelz has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for his new self-produced single, “I’m OK.” The track is a showcase of two of Nigeria’s musical talents coming together to deliver an empowering message set against a backdrop of…
Blaqbonez – Chanel ft. Asake
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has released a new single titled “Chanel,” featuring Asake. The song blends luxury, romance, and swagger, showcasing the unique strengths of both artists while delivering a sound that is as catchy as it is…
LISA, Anitta, Rema – Goals
LISA, Anitta, and Rema serve up a new single, “Goals,” as one of the official anthems for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The track is a celebration of ambition, unity, and the relentless pursuit of greatness, fitting themes for the world’s most…
The Ediacaran teams up with Royal Blu for “Water In The Sun” single
Built around a feel-good laidback groove, “Water In The Sun” by genre-blurring collective The Ediacaran is a song that was clearly created with summer in mind. It’s basically a euphonious invitation to dive into the water on a hot day.