#afrobeats

#afrobeats

"Big Daddy" is the slickest Nigerian pop song of the year. In under three minutes, Tems' kiss-off is breezy and poised as she throws jabs at her ex: "No ambition, he's a loser." If that weren't enough, she wields the titular pet name against him, clowning on his familiar switch-up from all-demanding Lothario to pathetic beggar boy ("What's the deal, daddy?/Big daddy, jump for me.") Consider this the flip side of " Love Me JeJe." This time, it's all resentment.

Still, in Edgeworth's case, the insecurities were quickly shed: the NPR crowd gave "good vibes" and, more importantly, this young group of British musicians is just so naturally talented. The timing couldn't be better for this Tiny Desk. The themes and motivation behind Kokoroko's latest album, Tuff Times Never Last, speak directly to what many people are going through right now, but also convey a radical mission to choose joy.

In an exhilarating move set to captivate the global music scene, Afro-Fusion sensation AQT is poised to make waves with the release of his debut album, 'Olanrewaju', under the Amanar Group/GF Universal label. Far from ordinary, this genre-defying project is not just an album but a vibrant sonic tapestry, seamlessly weaving together elements of Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and Arabic melodies. It encapsulates the essence of a life woven through diverse cultural and geographical landscapes.

But with STAR LINE, Chance has managed to flip the narrative. The album isn't just a step back into the spotlight - it's a reminder of the risk-taking, genre-bending artist who made him impossible to ignore in the first place. And at its heart lies "Space & Time," a song that pulls together Afrobeats rhythms, orchestral surges, and unflinching honesty into one of Chance's most moving tracks to date.

'I'm Busy' is a fun dance song about going on do-not-disturb mode,

"On A Low" sees Skepta bring a measured, emotive edge to Tiwa's vibrant vocals, as the two explore the complexities of keeping a relationship under wraps.

For me, it's about heat in every sense - emotional, physical, atmospheric. It's about moments that burn into your memory, whether it's love, heartbreak, or just living wild and free while the world's in full motion. That's what I wanted the sound to reflect - intensity, rhythm, and soul.

The energizing "Powerbank" is an Afropop love story told in the most Nigerian way-it's at once fun, vivid, and deeply emotional.