Sissoko’s kora resonates through this poetic chant, seamlessly blending Malian traditional sounds and Piers Faccini’s solemn folk. Ballaké Sissoko’s latest single “The Fire Inside” is a great demonstration of the alchemy between the Malian kora […]

This week, international rap, fresh amapiano, flowy neo-soul, Trinibad dancehall, and life as an Accra youth. 

Chocolate City talent Blaqbonez kindly mocks Naija’s hottest Afrobeats acts in the video for “Back In Uni”, a single from his upcoming album Young Preacher. 26-year-old Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez joined forces with one of Ghana’s […]

Out November 18th, Mogadishu’s Finest : The Al-Uruba Sessions is a curation of the some of the best work from Somali 1980’s group Iftin Band. In the 80’s, in the heart of Somalia’s capital, there’s […]

Lady Lykez is a queen bee in the video for her buzzing new track “Killa Bee”, the first single from her upcoming EP Woza. Three years after the Muhammad Ali EP, North London rapper Lady […]

This week, Black Sherif’s introspective rap, melancolic house, engaged rock from Natitingou, spiritual free-jazz and sweet memories from Ghana.

The viral amapiano phenomenon Uncle Waffles offers tantalizing visuals for “Tanzania”, the single from her very first EP “Red Dragon”.  Uncle Waffles manifested destiny in the viral snippet that launched her into global fame. “So […]

British sensation Nia Archive quickly became one of the most promising faces of jungle’s recent revival. Her latest single and music video “Baianá” gives the electronic genre a Brazilian makeover. 22-year-old DJ, producer, singer and […]