While Gbagada Express bears the sound that helped launch BOJ to stardom — his airy, drowsy vocals that underpin his hypnotic hooks; the spate of features and variegated beats — the second installment, Moving Mad, shifts into a more intimate mood, and the texture is more condensed, with contributed verses now tailored to fit BOJ’s…
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ALBUM: Wande Coal – “Legend Or No Legend”
Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer, Wande Coal, has finally released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Legend or No Legend. The album, which officially dropped on May 18th, 2023, showcases Wande Coal‘s versatility as an artist by incorporating a diverse range of Afrobeats sounds and featuring collaborations with superstars such as Wizkid, Tpain, Olamide, and Fireboy….
ALBUM: Davido – “Timeless”
Nigerian superstar Davido has turned the pursuit of exhilaration into high art throughout his career. Much of the singer’s decade-plus reign at the top of Afropop has been spent in the construction of rapturous moments when the barrier between music, audience and performer explodes into white-hot moments of manic ecstasy. Every album release has felt…
ALBUM: Runtown – “$igns”
Runtown’s strength as an artist has always been rooted in his solid understanding of prevalent mainstream pop sensibilities. It does not change as he returns to the music scene with Signs following 2021’s Soundgod Fest Reloaded. The 13-track project assumes a gentle, pensive and introspective mood. He trades the high-energy moments that outlined earlier projects…
ALBUM: Erigga – “The Lost Boy” (Deluxe Version)
Since his emergence in 2010, Erigga has captivated with his boisterous unapologetic style, and he builds on that foundation with his fifth album, The Lost Boy. INSHALLAH sets the tone for the Warri-born artist’s do-it-yourself approach to life and music. Through an Arabic phrase meaning God willing, Erigga articulates that, despite his braggadocious raps on…
ALBUM: EMPIRE – “Where We Come From, Vol. 1”
As a continuation of the explosion of African music, leading independent record label, publishing and distribution platform, EMPIRE releases its first-ever Africa compilation album titled Where We Come From (Vol. 1). Highlighting the rising talents from their ever-growing roster on the continent, the project is a testament to Africa’s ability to foster unity through music….
ALBUM: Portable – “Ika of Africa”
Portable‘s run in 2022 has been met with hurdles but the singer has proven to be unstoppable. Although he’s quite controversial, one cannot deny his work ethic; he has been churning out records consistently. He has released his long-awaited debut album titled Ika of Africa. The album consists of 16 tracks and it entertainment zero…
ALBUM: Dr Dolor – “What A Time To Bee Alive”
Over two years after dropping his debut album Unexpected which received rave reviews from across the world, Dr Dolor returns with his sophomore album What A Time To Bee Alive. The 18-track album, specially curated by Dr Dolor alongside some of the best hands in the afrobeats scene, cuts across all ages and demography with…
ALBUM: Seyi Afeni – “God Is Loving”
After the release of his debut EP Set Me Free, Seyi Afeni a devout lover of Jesus the son of God is here again with another classic, anointed and super creative masterpiece titled God Is Loving. This eleven-track album is set to captivate your spirit, soul and body giving you an experience of Gods’ unending…
ALBUM: Odunayo Iyanu – “Mo Moore” + “Olorun Adabi”
Gospel minister and prophetess, Odunayo Iyanu also known as Mama Merciful releases two brand new albums, titled Mo Moore and Olorun Adabi. Mo Moore consists of 5 tracks, with the hit track featuring Adegbodu Twins titled Iya Mi. Olorun Adabi is the second album, which is also a joint recording with Gospel minister Malim Omolola…