MU Narratives presents Tems: Lagos to New York City
After emerging into the spotlight in 2018 with Looku Looku, Nigerian musician Tems has been setting herself up for stardom. With a distinct vocal range and unique style, the leading vibe, Tems, has proved time and time again that she is here to stay. For Melanin Unscripted’s Narratives, Tems g
Julian Marley preaches love on new single “Mother Nature”
As the world grinds to a halt due to COVID-19, some artists are redefining what their music is and what they represent. For Jamaican musician Julian Marley, music is his vessel to speak on his love for the earth. On his new single, Mother Nature, Julian Marley teams up with Reggae Legend Junior Reid
Fireboy DML’s Apollo: Art direction process by NIYIOKEOWO
Art director NIYIOKEOWO breaks down the process of creating the artwork for Fireboy DML’s ‘Apollo’ Rising Nigerian Superstar Fireboy recently released his sophomore project Apollo. The genres and sonic themes explored in this project are different from many African pop songs, espec
Sampling: Ctrl C – Ctrl V?
The odds are, your favourite musician’s best songs sample earlier records. Sampling allows producers put together artists from different times in one band. A producer can have Kiki Gyan play the keyboard and put Burna Boy on the mic, while Hugh blows your mind away with his trumpet. Some musi
House Rules ft DJ Venum
DJ Venum, born Venmak Agboola, is a Nigerian disk jockey, music producer and creative artist. He began his career as a professional DJ in 2014 and achieved international recognition in 2018 after he completed an attempt to set a world record for the longest marathon DJ set. The event, which lasted f