Editorial
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AL GOLPITO
Quevedo & Nueva Línea
3.5 / 5WBS rating
Quevedo & Nueva Línea blend characteristic trap cadences with Spanish lyrics on AL GOLPITO; the production boasts an insistent percussive drive.
MY HEALER
Seyi Vibez & OMAH LAY
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This single from Seyi Vibez featuring Omah Lay delivers a contemporary take on Afrobeats rhythms, characterized by its infectious groove and youthful delivery. The artists establish themselves as key voices in Nigeria's vibrant music scene.
TWIN
Victony & FOLA
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Victony and Fola are known for their blend of trap sensibilities within contemporary Afrobeats rhythms; TWIN presents a high-energy collaboration built around a propulsive groove.
Tempo Perdido
Legião Urbana
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Legião Urbana are renowned for crafting intelligent rock anthems with introspective lyrics, and Tempo Perdido exemplifies this approach with its evocative storytelling and driving energy.
Outside
BNXN
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BNXN, formerly known as Buju, establishes himself with Outside, a vibrant offering showcasing his knack for melodic hooks and relatable lyrics.
Tumo Weto
Mavo
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Mavo builds on his established foundation of melodic rhythms and introspective lyrics; he delivers a track steeped in contemporary African influences.
bloodstream
Alyssa Grace
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Alyssa Grace establishes herself with 'bloodstream', an Indie Pop offering that showcases her breathy vocal style and penchant for introspective lyrics.
Slow (feat. Anais Cardot)
Wizkid
4.0 / 5WBS rating
From his new album Morayo, Wizkid collaborates with Anais Cardot on Slow, a shimmering production showcasing his signature vocal delivery and ear for melodic detail.
Tap Am
Famous Pluto
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Famous Pluto is known for crafting energetic Afrobeats tracks with explicit lyrics; ‘Tap Am’ continues this trend, showcasing a driving rhythm section.
Aura Salad
SSSoundGawd & Mavo
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SSSoundGawd & Mavo establish themselves within the Afrobeat scene with a new single that emphasizes vibrant rhythms and straightforward lyrical themes.
Gbona
Burna Boy
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Burna Boy delivers Gbona from his album African Giant, showcasing his signature blend of Afrobeats with dancehall influences and compelling vocal delivery.
Karma
Seyi Vibez
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Seyi Vibez establishes himself as a force within Nigerian Afrobeats with Karma; its propulsive groove and clever wordplay create an undeniably catchy experience.
Mofe
Mavo
3.5 / 5WBS rating
Mavo emerges with ‘Mofe,’ showcasing his knack for infectious rhythms, though it doesn’t quite break fresh ground in the genre.
Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
Olamide
4.5 / 5WBS rating
From Olamide comes Infinity, featuring Omah Lay, showcasing his signature blend of streetwise lyricism with Omah Lay's smooth vocal delivery and melodic sensibility.
Dantata
Zinoleesky
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Zinoleesky is known for his smooth vocals and catchy Afrobeats rhythms, showcased here with the vibrant track Dantata.
Time
Wizkid
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Wizkid continues his reign with Time from Morayo, displaying a nuanced groove that blends seamlessly into his signature style. The track demonstrates an impressive maturity in its production and songwriting.
WHO THIS
Victony & BNXN
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Victony and BNXN blend their signature vocal styles on WHO THIS, showcasing a driving rhythm that is characteristic of contemporary Nigerian music.
Bahamas
Young Jonn
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Young Jonn delivers Bahamas, a vibrant cut from his Jiggy Forever album showcasing his knack for crafting effortlessly catchy melodies layered over propulsive rhythms.
Different Wave
Jeriq & TUFF KING
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Jeriq and TUFF KING are known for their energetic delivery and creative wordplay within Nigerian hip-hop; this collaboration showcases a fusion of distinctive flows over a driving instrumental.
Laye Mi
BNXN
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BNXN, known for his rapid-fire delivery and catchy hooks, releases Laye Mi from the CAPTAIN album, highlighting his knack for creating infectious melodies.
Big Big Things (feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez)
Young Jonn
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Young Jonn continues his exploration of Afrobeats with Big Big Things, showcasing a smooth groove alongside Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez.
Metaverse
Olamide
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Olamide continues his exploration of contemporary sounds and rhythms, delivering a track distinguished by its slick production style and catchy vocal hooks.
MOTION SICKNESS (feat. Zlatan)
ODUMODUBLVCK
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ODUMODUBLVCK is known for his aggressively inventive flows and hard-hitting production, collaborating here with Zlatan to bring a potent blend of styles. This single establishes itself as another entry in the artist’s increasingly vital catalogue.
La La (feat. CKay)
Davido
4.0 / 5WBS rating
Davido continues his reign in Afrobeats with ‘La La,’ showcasing his signature blend of pop sensibilities alongside rising star CKay’s distinctive vocals.