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
A Soulful Echo of Love: Canton Jones Unveils ‘YOU KNOW I DO (LOVER’S Version)’
(Canton Jones / Image Credit: Bland Blake) On May 30, 2025, Canton Jones gifted the world with ‘YOU KNOW I DO (LOVER’S Version)’, a single released under Cajo Records that feels like a warm embrace set to music. This isn’t just another track—it’s a chapter in a story that began decades a
Toxic Rob’s ‘Toxic Summer’ EP Arrives Fully Loaded in all it’s Genre Bending Glory
(Image Credit: @liam.rosay) Toxic Rob has unleashed his latest project, Toxic Summer, and it’s primed to dominate your playlists. Dropped on May 23, 2025, this five-track EP fuses Latin-infused rhythms, gritty hip-hop bars, and pop-electronic pulses into a sound that’s as versatile as it is addi
Rising Afrohouse Innovator Daniel Frost Unveils ‘Aneeté (old you)’
Daniel Frost dropped his latest single, ‘Aneeté (old you)’, on May 15, 2025, cementing his spot as a standout in the Afrohouse game. Hailing from San Diego with South African roots, Frost kicked off his musical journey banging out piano tunes by ear at age 8, skipping the sheet music en
CASH ONLY’s Secret Weapon ‘No Way’ Drops May 16th – Get Ready
The UK-based label Famous When Dead Records is gearing up to release a vibrant new single on May 16th, titled ‘No Way’, uniting label founder CASH ONLY with West London rapper VSTRV (pronounced ASTRA). CASH ONLY has been riding a wave of success, with tracks like ‘Take It Down’ featuring Rei
