The “soul survivor” illustrates his committed track “Wake Up” by tracing the story of black American’s struggles. Last April, Lee Fields released It Rains Love, a soulful new effort featuring his loyal musicians The Expressions. In this release, […]

As we reach the midway point of 2019, here is a top 60 of the year’s best albums so far. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais This first half of the year has been a very fruitful year for […]

For many years now, two of Ghana’s biggest dancehall musicians have been at each other’s throats. We investigate the incidents that have shaped this as the back and forth draws to a full circle.  At […]

In this week’s selection : a story of electronic maloya, a tribute to the city of Belém, a freestyle EP from a Nigerian prodigy, and much more… Georgia Anne Muldrow VWETO II Los Angeles-born and grown […]

When he released his debut project under the label, – a self-titled four-track EP – there were concerns that he was being forced to ‘switch up’ his style. One hand holds the pen, and that […]

In this week’s selection : Banga ritualism blends with Noise Rock in Ifriqiyya Electrique’s album, Lee Field reminds us to believe in love, UK Neo-Soul ambassador Ady Suleiman releases a mixtape and Ghanaian rapper KiddBlack […]

2019’s first semester is coming to an end. Here is a selection of our favorite releases of the last three months. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais Blick Bassy 1958 Four years after releasing “Akö”, the singer […]

In this week’s selection : afrofuturistic disco band Ibibio Sound Machine releases third album, WurlD’s sentimental “fuji pop”, Cykada’s multi-influence psychedelic jazz and the L.A – Mexico – Bristol dancehall connexion carried by badman Sikka Rymes. […]