James BKS enlisted Q-Tip, Little Simz and Idris Elba on new single ‘New Breed’
Following the success of his debut track 'Kwele', French artist and producer James BKS shared 'New Breed' and it arrives with...
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8 albums you need to hear this week
In this week's selection: the new album from emblematic Sahrawi culture activist Aziza Brahim, Khuli Chana's third studio album, the second EP from...
Pierre Kwenders releases visuals for his tribute to coupé-decalé pioneer Douk Saga
Moonshine collective celebrates its 5th anniversary with a music video to Pierre Kwenders's "Douk Saga" single. Co-founders of the Moonshine Collective,...
South African DJ Doowap set to release debut EP, Mood Swings
One of the most highly recommended live mix DJs in South Africa, DJ Doowap is ready to launch her debut...
Sankayi band’s ‘Il ne faut pas intervenir’ resurfaces on a short live video
Before releasing Kinshasa 1978, an album of unreleased recordings from four bands of Kinshasa, Crammed Discs unveils a rare video...
East Soul Perception gathers soul music between UK, Kenya and Uganda
Eight artists, five cities, three countries, one album. Extra Soul Perception is a collaborative project exploring new tangents in soul music...
Kojey Radical makes it big on Colors
For his second venue on Colors, the Londonian MC invites his band to play 'Cashmere Tears' and extend the setting of...
Rema in a seduction game in new music video for ‘Lady’
Rising Nigerian sensation Divine Ekubor widely known as Rema unveils new glamorous visual for 'Lady'. Hailed as a song for...
Bryte on a trip to Seoul for ‘Ice Cream’ new music video
The Ghanaian artist teams up with Korean afrobeat dancers in this joyful and fun new visual. The track is a jam,...
Watch A-reece’s new video for the song ‘We Both Know Better’
The young prodigy from Pretoria returns after months of absence in this new dark and taciturn visuals. The theme addressed...
9 albums you need to hear this week
In this week's selection: the thrilling return of FKA Twigs, debut album from Nigerian rapper Ycee, dark and noisy experimentations by...
Dr Peppa mixes kwaito and rap in ‘What It Is’ with Riky Rick, Lucasrap and Chang Cello
Shot in South Johannesburg, the video perfectly blends South African urban codes with American rap styles. The track itself has...
Zap Mama’s debut album gets vinyl reissue on Crammed Discs
Originally released on Crammed Discs in 1991, Zap Mama’s a cappella debut album has become a classic, and influenced a large number of...
DJ Katapila retraces his journey in eponymous short documentary
The unmistakably original artist is the subject of a documentary on his musical journey. From a young age, Ishmael Abbey...
Bantou Mentale unveils trippy music video for ‘Château Rouge’
An experimental music video for Bantou Mentale debut album's main single, "Château Rouge". Afro-punk band Bantou Mentale composed of singer...
Burna Boy as an irresistible seducer in ‘Omo’s music video
Afrofusion star hit once again with the elegant music video of "Omo". Where will he stop? While he is currently...
Bongo Joe Records announces volume 2 of their Indian Ocean compilation, Soul Sega Sa
Bongo Joe Records' handpicked gems from Mauritius, Seychelles and La Reunion's golden age of Sega In the 17th century, slaves...
Be With Records reissues masterpiece album The Now Generation: Percussive Underscores
Peter Luedemann and Pit Troja 1983's outstanding album reissued by Be With Records. This is the one. An absolutely outstanding record...
Crammed Discs to release a tremendous album of unreleased tracks from Kinshasa’s bands
Crammed Discs presents a bi-dimensional album of unreleased recordings from four bands of Kinshasa made in 1978. It is also accompanied...
Da Lata shares poetic music video ‘Mentality’
To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated fourth album Birds, Da Lata just reveals the music video of 'Mentality', a journey through London Afro-Brazilian soul...
‘True Friends’ is Fokn Bois’s love letter to their fans
Ghanaian duo spread love to their fanbase on this afrobeats tune with Nigeria pop star Mr Eazi. This video was shot...
Judgitzu joins Nyege Nyege with two psychedelic singeli tracks
Two tracks between singeli, speedcore and field recording, recorded during Julien Hairon's residence in Tanzania. After spending over five years recording found sounds...
Cimafunk invites legendary Cuban musicians in ‘El Potaje’
The producer, composer and singer reunites some of the greatest Cuban music legends in new music video "El Potaje". Named by...