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For a song named “Tornado,” Ayra Starr’s music video definitely takes you through a whirlwind of emotions. The fact that we can see the sky in the first few seconds tells you…
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MTV drops Best Afrobeats after three years MTV announced its 2026 Video Music Awards nominations on August 18 and simply left Best Afrobeats off the list. The category, introduced in 2023, lasted…
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Ayra is a star. You know it, we know it, and her latest album, Starrgirl spends its runtime reminding you of it. Seating on the number eleven spot in the midst of…
Steve Lacy opens Pure Colour with a voice that feels almost haunting in its intimacy. Before the drums settle in or the melody fully reveals itself, he quietly admits, “I hardly recognize…
Reggae has never struggled to write about love. It has celebrated it, mourned it, chased it, and even warned against it. But every so often, an artist arrives with a perspective that…
Jorja Smith Announces New Album ‘What Are The Odds’ & Shares Wizkid Feature
One of the saddest truths about the human experience is how often beauty is born from pain. I was reminded of this while listening to “Memories” by Ellus. The song begins with…
Serving as the opening chapter of Tobe Nwigwe’s forthcoming album ‘The Bridge’, the record presents itself as a love song, but its reach extends far beyond romance. It is a meditation on…
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