#Watch Amaarae’s supersized Tiny Desk Concert

#Watch Amaarae’s supersized Tiny Desk Concert

The Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter brought an eye-popping 11-piece backing band to NPR’s Tiny Desk studio. Amaarae is the latest artist to grace NPR’s Tiny Desk studio with her presence. It’s now common practice to squeeze a large ensemble into that famously small space, but the Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter outdid herself, bringing in an 11-piece backing band for…

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#CKay plays the heartbroken heartthrob on “nwayi”

#CKay plays the heartbroken heartthrob on “nwayi”

The second single from Sad Romance Deluxe comes with a video that casts “Africa’s Boyfriend” in an island romance. CKay in the “nwayi” video, dir. Ahmed Mosh.   They call CKay “Africa’s Boyfriend,” and his new single is certainly swoon-worthy. The afrobeats singer released the original Sad Romance last Septebmer., and an expanded version is…

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#Jim Legxacy’s HNPM mixtape is here

#Jim Legxacy’s HNPM mixtape is here

The London-based producer and vocalist shares his latest project. Jim Legxacy has dropped his new mixtape HNPM (short for Homeless N***a Pop Music). The London-born producer, rapper, and singer has caught attention in the past year with a collection of songs that effortlessly blend U.K. rap, emo, and afrobeats influences into one coherent sound. Many…

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#Mr Eazi accuses Bad Bunny of copyright infringement

#Mr Eazi accuses Bad Bunny of copyright infringement

“Mr Eazi accuses Bad Bunny of copyright infringement” Eazi claims the Un Verano Sin Ti cut “Enséñame a Bailar” includes an uncredited interpolation of “Empty My Pocket” by Joeboy and Dëra, two artists signed to his label. Mr. Eazi (left) and Bad Bunny, photos via publicist.   On Monday (February 6), Nigerian Afrobeats artist and…

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