Ivorian rapper Didi B’s ‘En Haut’ blends trap, coupé-décalé, and call-and-response. With tempered vocals from JR, Didi B reels off braggadocio lyrics targeting his perceived foes. ‘En Haut’ employs ...
As our new digital homelands power global connectivity, the world has shrunk, and Afropop’s fandom has grown. Young powerhouses like Tyla, Amaarae, and Libianca set new trends at the head of a class ...
Another thing I’ve been liking is Afrobeats trending backwards, with artists like Rema and Darkoo tapping into the tambour and aesthetics of the genre circa the 2000s and early 2010s. Darkoo has also ...
Nigerian Grammy winner Burna Boy has declared that the late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is the only African artist greater than him, sparking major reactions online.
Three new categories have been added ahead of the 2024 Grammy Awards: best African music performance, best alternative jazz album and best pop dance recording. Additionally, producer of the year, ...