David Ramano Drops ‘Imagination’ on Omkara, Sharpening His Afro-Melodic Edge
Today sees the release of David Ramano‘s latest single, ‘‘Imagination’‘, out now on his own Omkara label. The London-born, Dubai-based DJ and producer has built a career on sounds that draw on deep emotional wells, starting with the raw energy of 1990s UK pirate radio and expan
Ollie Hunt’s “ah!” Channels Pop’s Emotional Core with Dancefloor Precision
Melbourne’s Ollie Hunt returns with a track that blurs genre lines and amplifies emotional clarity. ‘Ah!‘ is both a groove-heavy jam and an internal affirmation—a testament to Afrotrax’s ethos of championing rhythm-infused self-expression. It pulses with a crisp 4/4 heartbeat and l
Win a $25,000 record deal with PLAYY. Music
Groundbreaking social music platform PLAYY. Music has just launched a game-changing competition for independent artists all over the world. The recently launched platform is offering a $25,000 record deal that includes full recording costs, studio production, and a comprehensive international PR a
Neo-Soul Architect D’Angelo Passes at 51, Leaving a Lasting Mark on R&B
(D’Angelo / D’Angelo Facebook) D’Angelo, the trailblazing R&B and soul artist whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died on October 14, 2025, at age 51 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, to a Pentecostal minister father, he picked up piano skills b
What About Love Lands from MONKyMAN: Electronic Pop’s Next Berlin Export Drops Now
(MONKyMAN / Image Credit: Gene Glover) Out this past Friday, What About Love marks MONKyMAN‘s first proper album release through Laut & Luise. Mixing beats on Fruity Loops around age 14, he’s turned that early tinkering into a catalog that’s hit 3.2 million Spotify plays in two
Jairic Unleashes Urban Gritty Video for New Single ‘Stick Figaro’
(Jairic / Image Credit: Kristina Stets) This past Friday, Jairic, the self-made beat architect who’s traded Detroit‘s blocks for Cannes‘s coast, dropped ‘Stick Figaro’ from, via Rich Air Music and its matching visual. From a household wired for sound in Michigan, he started out
Lojay and Tyla team up on heartwarming new offering ‘Memories’
Afrobeats superstar Lojay, released his stellar album XOXO on 10 October via Koratari Music. One of the stand out tracks on the album, features South African icon Tyla on the heartfelt single ‘Memories’. The track floats between nostalgia and smooth Afrobeat rhythms, as the pair create a s
Q052 Drops Thunder Child: A Honest Hip-Hop Beatdown on Injustice
(Q052 / Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Sansfaçon) Q052 unleashes his fourth album, Thunder Child, today, October 10, 2025, through the Musique Nomade label, marking another chapter in his relentless push for Indigenous voices in hip-hop. The Mi’gmaq rapper and activist, born Quentin Condo in Ge
Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving’ Lands with Neo-Soul Precision
Olivia Dean‘s sophomore effort The Art of Loving dropped on September 26, marking a sharp step forward for the East London-raised singer who’s been climbing the UK’s live circuit with her blend of neo-soul and classic pop. A BRIT School alum who cut her teeth as a backing singer fo
PLAYY. Music Goes Live: A New Hub for Independent Artists to Own Their Hustle
October brought the full rollout of PLAYY. Music, the brainchild and the first social hub zeroed in on independent musicians and labels from director, Warren Morris. Developed for just over 10 years, this platform steps in as a complete shift for those grinding in the creative trenches. Where big la
