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

Analog Africa reissues a selection of tracks by Ernesto Djédjé, hero of the Ivorian musical epic whose modern rise caused a sensation well beyond his country. Passed on far too early, Ernesto embodied the fusion of soul, funk, and the traditions of his beloved region.

Mr. Money With The Vibe Asake Nigerian artist Asake released his debut album Mr. Money With The Vibe, following his four-track EP Ololade unveiled back in February. It features the remix of the single “Sungba” […]

Paris, 2022. SuperJazzClub is on their first European stopover for some showcases, music video premieres and a general taste of the Parisian climate. Started in 2018, SuperJazzClub has morphed into a collective of creatives that […]

This week, Mahalia explores the complex nature of peopl’s relationships with their exes, the Buruklyn Boyz’s change of repertoire, Kwaku DMC tries on a minimalist approach to drill, Shabaka guides us through a meditation and Alune Wade recounts the sultan’s life.

The Zambian-born, Botswana-raised and South African-based singer takes us through his new song “up”, and reflects on his achievements so far. A few months ago, after his performance at Bassline Fest in Johannesburg, Moonga K. […]

Accra-based trio Nyamekye Junction announces the release of the Dasein EP, a spiritual and political manifesto that delicately combines nostalgia and the future of African music. For its very first release at the end of […]

Our week’s selection includes Smallgod’s collaborative project, Toxicated Keys’s debut album, Ibeyi’s bewitching return, Leyla McCalla’s politically engaged work and Jess ETA’s afro-pop infused album.