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Eliza Rose Shares New Single "Business As Usual" With MJ Cole
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 Proof of the magic within UK underground club culture, the Hackney-born vocalist, producer and DJ, Eliza Rose returns today [Wednesday 3rd April] to announce her forthcoming 4-track EP Business As Usual. ... 
Nigerian Afro-Fusion Star Omah Lay Shares 'Holy Ghost (Martin Solveig Remix)'
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024 Nigerian Afro-fusion sensation Omah Lay collaborates with Martin Solveig to release a remix of his hit song, 'Holy Ghost'. Discover the fresh sound from this exciting musical partnership. It notably marks Omah's first collaboration with the multiplatinum French producer, DJ, and artist. ... 
Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features per... 
ILEE Debuts On EXIT Soundscape With 'Time Goes By'
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024 iLEE is an international DJ, music producer, and the owner and founder of SmiLee Records. Combining elements of Afro House, Melodic House, and Tech House, iLEE enlivens underground audiences from Europe to North America and beyond with her inspiring approach to electronic music.... 
Teejay & Davido Release 'Drift (Remix)'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023 Teejay, one of Jamaica's most versatile and talked-about dancehall artists, unites with Nigerian Grammy-nominated superstar Davido for an official remix of his explosive dance-inspired anthem “Drift.” The Panda-produced remix arrives with a music video shot in Lagos, Nigeria and is from the Montego... 
&friends Releases 'Ode Ireti' Pt. II, The Album
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023 The mission of the &friends project is to amplify global voices. Touching every corner of the globe, ‘Ode Ireti Pt. II' showcases hidden gems of producers hailing from New York, Nigeria, Brasil, Benin, South Africa, Morocco, France, Russia, Ecuador, and Italy. With providing a platform for new and e... 
Video: David Guetta Shares Video for New Single 'Big FU' With Ayra Starr & Lil Durk
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 Crafted by award-winning director Shapxo, the video features Lil Durk and Ayra Starr surrounded by a cast of body-painted characters in avant-garde outfits, performing against a stark white backdrop. The bold visuals are the perfect accompaniment for David Guetta’s sparse, forward-thinking arrangeme... 
Lo5ive Returns With Funk And Afro House Fusion 'Hangin Up'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 An infectious and down-tempo club banger, during the creation of the track Lo5ive leaned into his multi-genre sensibilities to blend the tones of funky house crossover classics (such as Crazy Cousins'remix of Kyla's ‘Do You Mind?' and Dennis Ferrer's ‘Hey Hey') and fresh Afro house vibes with inspir... 
Busy Twist Enlists Billy G For New Remix 'LX PLNQ'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023 The new cut is a vibrant reimagination of Busy's recent drop ‘LDN PLNQ' featuring Kombilesa Mí. Taking the original to new heights with flecks of ‘Batida de Lisboa' (a mix of Kudoro and AfroHouse), Billy G weaves the hypnotic Kombilesa Mí vocals between a dark and sultry rolling bassline. ... 
Tamera Ushers In Sad Girl Szn With 'L.I.T' EP
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 The rising R&B super star Tamera shares her new EP L.I.T. (Lost In Translation). Laying her emotions bare across six tracks including recent singles “Poison” and “Diversion”, L.I.T is a sonic trip into Tamera's mind, heart, and soul as much as it is a testament to her powerful prowess as a lyricist.... 
Aluna Launches New Label, Noir Fever in Partnership With Empire; Announces First Signing, Moonshine Debut Single, 'Pain & Pleasure' (Feat. Amaal Nuux, Vanyfox & Aluna)
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 Aluna launches new record label, Noir Fever, in partnership with EMPIRE. The label celebrates Black dance music and focuses on Black women and LGBTQ+ artists. The first signing is Moonshine, a Montreal-based collective, and their debut single 'Pain & Pleasure' featuring Amaal Nuux, Vanyfox, and Alun... 
Karen Nyame KG Releases 'RED' EP
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023 British-Ghanaian artist, Karen Nyame KG, shares her highly anticipated EP, RED on her newly launched label, Rhythm in the City. Dropping with previously unheard track “Wet”, the enticing 3-tracker is a sensual exploration of Afro-electronic music, showcasing KG's masterfully honed production skills ... 
Wipe The Needle & Afriquoi Put A New Spin On WheelUP's 'Blackjoy Freestyle'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 West-London producer WheelUP releases remixes of 'Blackjoy Freestyle feat. Spaceship Coyote' by Wipe The Needle and 'Soze feat. Toya Delazy' by Afriquoi.... 
Karen Nyame KG & Leonce's Sensual Club Roller 'Nightryde'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023 Karen Nyame KG teams up with Atlanta's Leonce for their sensual new single 'Nightryde.' The track is taken from Karen Nyame KG's forthcoming 'Red' EP, set to release on November 3rd on her new label, Rhythm in the City.... 
Starita Releases New Single 'Holding Pattern'
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2023 From creating musical magic in collaboration with members of A Tribe Called Quest to Los Amigos Invisibles and Michael Franti and Spearhead, Starita, a multi-talented artist, songwriter, and producer, has consistently stunned audiences around the world with his extraordinary fusion of electronic and... 
Global Producer Busy Twist Unveils 'LDN PLNQ'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Busy Twist unveils 'LDN PLNQ', a collaboration that merges the UK underground with Afro-Colombian culture. Discover the vibrant fusion of sounds and influences in this exciting project. The cut is a bold artistic blend, as raw and rootsy as it is futuristic; a marriage of Busy Twist's love for both ... 
Shae OT Releases 'Choices' Featuring Backroad Gee
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 The 22 year old from London has made a name for himself by posting music tributes to computer game soundtracks. His original ‘Super Smash Bros Brawl Drill Beat’ is one of several to have gone viral, with over 1 billion TikTok views, 22 million listens on Spotify and over 27 million on YouTube (and c... 
Video: Patoranking Releases 'Higher' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 The Lagos-born singer gives praise to Oluwa—meaning God—in his native tongue of Yoruba on this celebratory track. Its accompanying visual - directed by Chris Chuky - was captured inside a church in London adorned with grandiose architecture, colorfully painted frescoes and stained glass windows. Wat... 
Sony Music West Africa Artist R.O.Z Drops New Single 'Nothing New'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2023 R.O.Z (Ross Nyantakiy has dropped his new single & video, “Nothing New” Ft. Nigel Knight, produced by Tom French. “Nothing New” is out on EMB INC. (Entertainment Money Business) the label founded by R.O.Z and his brothers in 2010. The brothers have made EMB a thriving entertainment company with mul... 
Video: GWAMZ Unveils Official Video for Last Night
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023 Gwamz dropped a snippet of his new track 'Last Night' on TikTok, which quickly went viral and now has over 1.3M plays. Heavily influenced by his African heritage and artists such as Knucks, H.E.R, Burna Boy, and Kojo Funds, the rising star has already garnered key tastemaker support from GRM, SBTV a... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Due To Release New Album
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 The release day focus and title track ‘Intuition’ is a hook-laden jam with hints of Brubeck, Chaka Khan and Nino Rota, featuring Alison Limerick and guitarist Desmond Foster on soulful vocals and Hux’s funky drummer beats It follows up the recent 4th single from the album ‘Rollin’, which was playlis... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Release New Single From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 Alison Limerick (vocals), Desmond Foster (guitar, vocals), Ebba Âsman (trombone, backing vocals), Hux Nettermalm (drums, percussion), Kristoffer Wallman (keys, vibraphone and synths) and bandleader Lati Kronlund (bass, guitars, keys and producer) deliver a confident and vibrant set of originals.... 
AMEME Releases New Single 'Kaleta'
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 AMÉMÉ has a busy year ahead with Envision Festival (Costa Rica), EDC Mexico (Mexico City, MX), CRSSD (San Diego, CA), SXM Festival (Saint-Martin), Tomorrowland (Belgium), Lightning In A Bottle (Central Valley, CA), OffSónar (Barcelona), Pal Norte (Monterrey Nuevo León, MX) and Sunwaves (Romania), ju... 
Live Nation Urban Announces Black History Month Event Series 'Afro-Renaissance'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Live Nation Urban, in collaboration with Live Nation’s BE-Nation internal employee resource group, have launched Live Nation Entertainment’s company-wide Black History Month celebration – AFRO-RENAISSANCE – a multi-event series across six cities comprising of artist showcases through different enter... 
Flo Rida To Headline The 2023 GRAMMY Celebration
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023 Flo Rida is set to headline the 2023 GRAMMY Celebration — the Recording Academy's After-Party honoring the winners and nominees of Music's Biggest Night. Five-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform in the GRAMMY Celebration Jazz Lounge an... |
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