On the Rise: Jess ETA
Jess ETA is staying in Balance with new EP Nigerian musician Jess ETA released his EP Balance in September 2020, and since then has won the hearts of many, racking up a huge number of plays across streaming platforms. Although numbers continue to be a marker of success, this EP gains its triumph fro
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
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
The best of African Electronic Dance Music
Afrobeats is dominating Africa’s music scene right now. Yes, the genre is played all over the world, and tops various charts across the continent, but Africa boasts numerous more. Kuduro, Coupe Decale, Gqom, Amapiano are all various genres of African music with strong fanbases. Yet another, A
On the Rise: OFITOKWA
OFITOKWA details his journey on Hotel Kalahari Since COVID-19 knocked on the world’s doors, most of us have been missing the gift of travel. I personally never thought I’d miss overly crisp hotel sheets and questionable local airlines. Yet, here I am; wishing for just a smidgen of Air Pe