BIQD Ignites the Scene with Sizzling New Single ‘This Love Is On Fire’
Nigerian hip-hop artist BIQD, born Paul Chibuike Chukwukere, dropped his scorching new single ‘This Love Is On Fire’ on March 21, 2025, cementing his spot as a rising force in the genre. All the way from Imo State and now based in Lagos, BIQD has been carving out a unique space in Nigeria’s vi
NEECEE & JAY PRODUCTIONS Drop ‘SUMMER HEAT’ to Set Playlists Ablaze
On July 25, 2025, NEECEE & JAY PRODUCTIONS unleashed ‘SUMMER HEAT’, a track that’s already turning heads. NeeCee, a UK talent blending R&B smoothness with Latin spice, has been building steam since her debut single hit over 50,000 streams last December. Her soulful delivery carries a p
‘Instant Moments’ Lands: Steve Aoki, MARNIK, and MR.BLACK Team Up for a Banger
The EDM world lit up on June 25, 2025, with ‘Instant Moments’, a joint effort from Steve Aoki, MARNIK, and MR.BLACK. Steve Aoki’s a legend, pumping out anthems that define festival seasons like Mic Drop Remix with BTS. MARNIK, straight out of Italy, are masters of melodic, high-energy cuts, wh
Mx Cartier, Dr. Chaii, and Benni Ola Drop Afro House Heat with ‘Zesa’
Out since July 18, 2025, on IN / ROTATION, ‘Zesa’ teams up Mx Cartier, Dr. Chaii, and Benni Ola for a high-octane afro house cut. Mx Cartier, the Paris-based beatmaker, has been unstoppable since launching in 2024 with his Jorja Smith remix ‘High’ and racking up millions of streams on ‘Oh
YawnyBlew’s Yawny & Friends Vol. 1 EP Shines with Queer Anthemic Grit
(YawnyBlew / Courtesy PR) YawnyBlew, the Bronx-born, Grammy and NME-nominated artist John Gonzalez, dropped his vibrant EP Yawny & Friends Vol. 1 on June 16, 2025, a powerful nod to Black Music Month and Pride. Known for his genre-blending rap, pop, and R&B on shows like Empire and Queer as
AMAFELLA LAUNCH “GOOD TIME” WITH AFROPOP ENERGY AND GLOBAL FUSION FLAIR
Amafella, the new power trio blending Zimbabwean rhythm with UK club aesthetics, have officially debuted with their infectious single ‘Good Time’, released June 20 via Tankfloor/Warner Music Group. The group, formed by Kazz Khalif, Tanaka Siziba, and Bailey Browne, brings a wealth of experience
Cash Only’s Famous When Dead Records: The Sound of Tomorrow Takes Over 2025
(Cash Only / Courtesy PR) Famous When Dead Records, founded by the unstoppable DJ and producer CASH ONLY, is shaking up the UK’s electronic music scene as one of the freshest independent labels around. With a mission to flip club culture on its head, the label ditches commercial clichés, mixing g
Damon deGraff Shares Studio Insights, Afro-House Soul & More [Interview]
(damon deGraff / Image Credit: Karston ‘Skinny’ Tannis) From the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean to the global dancefloor, merchant and damon deGraff are crafting a sound that’s as infectious as it is innovative. Their latest release, ‘Down Di Road’, a collaboration with S
DJ Lag’s ‘Woza’ Redefines 3-Step with Gqom Roots
(DJ Lag / Courtesy PR) South Africa’s DJ Lag, the undisputed architect of gqom, dropped his electrifying single ‘Woza’ on June 6th, 2025, now streaming everywhere. Known for chart-dominating tracks like ‘Hade Boss’ and the multi-platinum The Re-Up (boasting over 1 million streams), he’s
DJ Hydra’s Moyo Wa Upendo EP Ignites Afro House Scene
(DJ Hydra / Courtesy PR) On June 6, 2025, DJ Hydra dropped his debut Moyo Wa Upendo EP through OVAVA Music, a release that’s already turning heads in the Afro House world. As the label’s eighth project, it follows the hype around his forthcoming single ‘Bamidele’, due later this month via hi
