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PsychoYP, keeping the Nigerian rap dream alive
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PsychoYP, keeping the Nigerian rap dream alive

YPSZN3, the final installment of the 24-year-old rapper’s outstanding trilogy, is proof that Nigerian rap is alive and well. Like Lil Wayne in ’07, PsychoYP is building an empire, and a dream team to go with.

Daniel Haaksman teases new album Sonido Lava with hot single “Magma”
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Daniel Haaksman teases new album Sonido Lava with hot single “Magma”

The Berlin-based DJ and producer Daniel Haaksman will deliver his fourth album Sonido Lava in spring 2023. In the meantime, here’s “Magma”, a club-ready funky, bossa nova fusion.  Like the runny lava and hovering dark […]

Obeka, memories of an island spirit
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Obeka, memories of an island spirit

The Bermudian Obeka is back to tell us his pan-African electro-acoustic stories in a new EP entitled Summertyme. PAM presents an exclusive look at the eponymous music video. Just a year ago, Obeka was introduced […]

Catching up with Hiribae and Nairobi’s alt scene
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Catching up with Hiribae and Nairobi's alt scene

Hiribae Wanyoike or simply Hiribae is a pioneering force of Nairobi’s blooming alternative scene. Hiribae breaks down the emergence of Kenya’s offbeat creative disciplines and his work as a DJ, producer, EA Wave founder and member of Kelele Kollectiv. 

Moffou, Salif Keïta’s cult album, turns 20
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Moffou, Salif Keïta's cult album, turns 20

PAM unwinds the fabric of one of Salif Keita’s cult albums, Moffou, released 20 years ago and recieving a new reissue for the occassion.

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Everything you need to know about Le Guess Who? 2022
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Everything you need to know about Le Guess Who? 2022

The massive discovery festival, dedicated to strange and hidden music, will rock the historic center of Utrecht from November 10 to 13. PAM will be there. Leading up to our onsite coverage, here’s a small […]

Crashing into Nigeria’s cruise beat generation
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Crashing into Nigeria’s cruise beat generation

Cruise beats is the new hyper-fast sound popping off in Lagos outskirts, going viral on TikTok with cheeky voice samples and providing the soundtrack to apartment parties and legwork dancers hunting for more bpms.

PAM Club: Zazu, waking rave
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PAM Club: Zazu, waking rave

This weekend, the unifying energy of Zazu will take over the DJ booth of the PAM Club, with a set that alternates between dancehall, baile funk and afro-club gems tinged with r&b. No room for […]