afrobeats

Spotlight: Give Afrobeats Producer BolaBMH His Flowers

01/09/2023

In our ‘Spotlight’ series, we highlight the work of photographers, visual artists, multimedia artists, and more who are producing vibrant, original work. In our latest piece, we spotlight Nigerian music producer Bolatito Obisanya aka BolaBMH. Producers, in general, operate as the unsung heroes of the music world, but BMH’s irresistible engineering on some of the […]

Kingsmen Want to Be NYC’s Go-To Afrobeats Band

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31/08/2023

Trust New York City to have the power to bring together all the Kingsmen. While the collective has been around for seven years, its latest iteration is a relaunch of sorts, assembled three years ago, post-pandemic. The quartet is made up of founder, musical director, and keyboardist Lekan Ajala, drummer Stephan Grey, bassist Nicholas Braham, […]

The Kingsmen Want to Be NYC’s Go-To Afrobeats Band

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31/08/2023

Trust New York City to have the power to bring together all the Kingsmen. While the collective has been around for seven years, its latest iteration is a relaunch of sorts, assembled three years ago, post-pandemic. The quartet is made up of founder, musical director, and keyboardist Lekan Ajala, drummer Stephan Grey, bassist Nicholas Braham, […]

Billboard US Afrobeats Chart Welcomes Stonebwoy’s ‘Life & Money’ Ft. Stormzy

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09/08/2023

Afro-Dancehall trailblazer, Stonebwoy has celebrated his inaugural appearance on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart, a significant milestone in his career. The track titled ‘Life & Money’, featuring Stormzy, entered the chart at an impressive position of number 47. The track is the lead song on Stonebwoy’s 2023 album 5TH Dimension. Notably, the artiste had …

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MTV VMAs Elevate the Stage With Debut of Afrobeats Category

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08/08/2023

In anticipation of the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, the curtain has been lifted on the comprehensive roster of nominations for the MTV VMAs 2023. This year’s nominations showcase a remarkable surge of femme power, as female and non-binary artists stand tall with the most noteworthy acknowledgments. Leading the charge is none other than Taylor […]

Blastfest, Seattle’s First Afrobeats Festival

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08/08/2023

In late July, the Blastfest made a major statement under the gaze of Seattle’s Space Needle, one of the most iconic places in a city where Afrobeats continues to grow. To many people who had been living in Seattle for a significant amount of time, 2019 felt like the year the city was on the […]

Bob Marley & The Wailers Meets Afrobeats in ‘Africa Unite’

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07/08/2023

Bob Marley & Afrobeats: Bridging Cultures with ‘Africa Unite’ In an extraordinary union of musical legends and contemporary Afrobeats sensations, the timeless melodies of Bob Marley & The Wailers have found a vibrant new resonance in the transformative project titled “Africa Unite.” This groundbreaking album unites the iconic sounds of Bob Marley with the undeniable […]

Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album, ‘Africa Unite,’ Fuses Reggae and Afrobeats in Majestic Celebration

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04/08/2023

In a tribute to the timeless legacy of Bob Marley, his immortality lives on through the release of the posthumous album ‘Africa Unite.’ This ten-track project beautifully blends the iconic melodies of reggae with the rhythms of Afrobeats, showcasing the enduring influence of the legendary reggae icon. Africa Unite features a stellar lineup of contemporary […]

Africa Unite: Bob Marley & The Wailers Join Forces with Afrobeats Giants for A Timeless Musical Collaboration

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04/08/2023

In a remarkable fusion of musical legends and contemporary Afrobeats sensations, the timeless melodies of Bob Marley & The Wailers have found a vibrant new resonance through the transformative project titled “Africa Unite.” This groundbreaking album brings together the iconic sounds of Bob Marley with the undeniable talents of Afrobeats’ biggest stars, resulting in a …

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Afrobeats Star Bella Shmurda Doesn’t Want To Be Disturbed On Glorious New EP ‘DND’

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27/07/2023

Led by the recently released title track ‘DND’ featuring Lil Kesh, which has already amassed three million plays online, independent afrobeats superstar and Dangbana Republik president BELLA SHMURDA is set to release his glorious new EP DND on July 26 via his own label in partnership with ONErpm. The DND EP marks the beginning of …

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