afrobeats
‘I Don’t Care About Fame and Money, I’m Here To Inspire’: The Imminent Rise of Big Skeez
Resilient and uncompromising, Big Skeez is forging his own way in the Afro-Australian music scene.
West African Music Is Much More Than Just Afrobeats
The alté community is attempting to reinvent popular culture.
If 2019 Is Good to Us, Afroswing Will Be More Than a Trend
The cluster of west African and Caribbean diasporic sounds in the UK deserve a longer stay than a passing moment.
Watch the Inspiring New Documentary About Skepta's Homecoming Festival
Skepta hosted Lagos's second annual Homecoming festival and Beats 1's Julie Adenuga was there to witness it all.
Skepta and Wizkid Join Forces and Mellow Down on "Bad Energy (Stay Far Away)"
The grime MC teams up with the afrobeats star for a surprisingly laid-back new single.
Ryan Hemsworth's New Video Is a Surprisingly Sunny Afrobeats Ballad
Ryan Hemsworth and London’s NewAgeMuzik new video for “Four Seasons” is the only way to stay warm this winter.
Take a Seat North America, It's Global Pop's Time to Shine
As BTS, the ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack, Bad Bunny, Charli XCX, and more show, we should be optimistic about a future where everything popular isn't in English.
J Hus Ascends His Throne In His New "Bouff Daddy" Video
Kaleidoscopic visuals and a Mercedes Benz with the registration 'Hus,' obviously.
Mazi Chukz's "Rotate" Video Is an Escape from the Worries of the World
The London-based afrobeats artist's gift for melody makes for a flawless tune.
Belly Squad's New Video for "Deceitful" Makes a Perfect Shift into Autumn
It's less balmy than we're used to from the London trio, but marks a change of pace.
Seyi Shay Bangs the Drum at the Heart of Afrobeats
On single "Your Matter" the London-born, Lagos-based singer has come a long way since being one-fifth of a reality TV girl group.