EarthGang Unveils Climate Crisis Anthem ‘Cool Me Down’
Atlanta duo EarthGang released ‘Cool Me Down’ in tandem with the opening of New York Climate Week. Composed of Olu and WowGr8, the group is known for their work with Spillage Village and their longstanding association with Dreamville. Their catalogue includes acclaimed albums Mirrorland and Ghet
Mjolisi Unveils Maskandi Album Kuphelele
Mjolisi’s latest album, Kuphelele, released on 21 August via Sony Music Entertainment Africa, signals a bold new chapter for the acclaimed South African Maskandi artist. Riding the wave of Inganono’s streaming triumph, now soaring past 15 million plays, Mjolisi draws even more listeners into his
Cardi B Announces 2027 Album Window and European Tour Plans
Cardi B has confirmed plans to release her third studio album in 2027, marking the highly anticipated successor to Am I The Drama?. The Bronx-born rapper, who made history as the first solo female artist to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys with her debut Invasion of Privacy, recently concluded the
Chiedu Oraka Confirms Kwechiri EP for November 18, Drops ‘Cocoa Butter’
Chiedu Oraka returns on November 18 with Kwechiri, a new EP whose Igbo title means ‘resilience.’ The Hull-based artist, known as the Black Yorkshireman, has built a reputation for electrifying live performances and was recently selected to open for Coldplay in his hometown. The project t
Unplugged With Nue_Sam | Interview
Nosipho Khuzwayo, known to fans as Nue_Sam, is a SAMA-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and poet whose roots run deep in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Her sound weaves together the soul of traditional a cappella poetry with the rhythms of old-school jazz, maskandi, and kwaito. As the visionary behind Nokh
Jhené Aiko Shares ‘Nothing Nice to Say’ Video
Just days after the unexpected September 11 arrival of Westside Whimsy, Jhené Aiko has unveiled the album’s first official music video, ‘Nothing Nice to Say.’ This marks her fourth studio album and her first full-length project since 2020’s platinum-selling Chilombo, which soared to No. 2 o
Diddy’s Civil Lawyers Withdraw Over Six Months of Unpaid Fees
Sher Tremonte has moved to withdraw as counsel for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing defamation suit against Nexstar Media, Ariel Mitchell, and Courtney Burgess, citing more than six months of unpaid invoices and what the firm describes as a breakdown in their professional relationship. Combs, t
Rema’s ‘Oh No’ Ushers in a Bold Era for Global Afropop
(Image Credit: thinkakanni) Rema returns with his latest single, ‘Oh No’, following the release of ‘Tea’ earlier this year. The Nigerian artist, now 26, continues to build on the global momentum of 2022’s ‘Calm Down’, which, after a remix with Selena Gomez, reached No. 1 on the Billboa
Drake Drops ‘FOMO’: A Cinematic Hip-Hop Experience Packed with Surprises
Drake’s latest visual adventure, the short film ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out), landed on September 15 after weeks of mysterious teasers for what he playfully dubbed a “not-so-short film.” In the past five months, the GRAMMY-winning Toronto artist has been on a creative tear, releasing three
John Legend Shares Official Video for ‘Daylight’
The official video for ‘Daylight’ has arrived, introducing the first visual from John Legend’s forthcoming album Muse, set for release October 23 on Republic Records. Legend, an EGOT recipient and 13-time Grammy winner whose discography spans from Get Lifted to Legend and My Favorite Dream, cr
