Jamaican-Canadian artist Phoenix Rein released her debut single ‘Spinning Around’ on June 28 2024 via the imprint Knuckle House Music Production. Born in Jamaica, Phoenix Rein’s musical journey began as a child. Since then, she has dedicated years to honing her vocal talents, and also has experience performing with local bands. Today, she’s a seasoned performer ready to enchant audiences with her encapsulating fusion of jazz, blues, and soul. Phoenix has set herself up for success with her ability to craft emotive performances using her beautiful voice. Throughout her career, Phoenix has garne ..read more

Daada unapologetically celebrates her diverse heritage with her latest body of work Home. Released on June 21st via Daada Music, the first two singles received editorial support from Spotify and Boomplay, as well as acclaim from the revered CLASH Magazine, and radio play on Amazing Radio’s Charlie Ashcroft and Reprezent 107.3FM. Daada has been quite busy over the last couple of months, with performances at Sofar Sounds (Germany and Netherlands) and the Reeperbahn Festival, as well as Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen main stage. Recently, Daada went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Kenya, garneri ..read more

Cleveland label 904L World Class Sound revealed Sound On Tape’s new track, ‘Gods Don’t Die’, on June 7th, 2024. Sound On Tape finds inspiration from influential artists like El-B, Burial, Mr. Fingers, and Sticky, as well as from the rich tradition of Black gospel music, including figures like CL Franklin, Pastor T.L. Barrett, the Youth for Christ Choir, and Mahalia Jackson. His debut EP, Hush Harbors, launched under 904L World Class Sound, showcases his unique blend of electronic styles, rooted in Garage, 2-Step, Jazz, and more. This was followed by the label’s second release, courtesy of Sull ..read more

Sierra Leonean producer Thy Young, also known as Francis Tiffa Williams, released his fifth single ‘Cocoa (Coco)’ via Survival Records LLC on May 31, 2024. Praised by Music In Africa, this track is a precursor to his upcoming album ‘Scent of Amie’, slated for release on June 14, 2024. Recognized as one of Sierra Leone’s leading producers, Thy Young has collaborated with numerous artists, earning accolades like Best Music Producer of the Year at the Sierra Leone National Entertainment Awards in 2020 and 2021. Renowned for hits such as ‘Champion’, Thy Young’s solo project promises continued succ ..read more

We sat down with emerging transnational talent Daada to chat about her most recent release, ‘Song for You’, music, and more. A German-Colombian artist raised in Tanzania, Daada creates multilingual music that transcends borders, blending Pop, Afropop, and Latin sounds while weaving stories in English, Spanish, Swahili, and German. Her name, “Daada” derived from Swahili for “sister” reflects her commitment to themes of sisterhood and womanhood. Recently gaining viral traction on TikTok and Instagram in Kenya, her music has earned editorial playlisting on Spotify and Boomplay, as well as airplay ..read more

California-based Sierra Leonean producer Thy Young, also known as Francis Tiffa Williams, dropped his latest single, ‘Luck,’ featuring Rahim, on March 28, 2024 through Survival Records, LLC. It’s a teaser for his upcoming album, Scent of Amie, set to release on June 14, 2024. Thy Young has earned acclaim for his production skills, being recognized as one of Sierra Leone’s top producers. His impressive roster includes work with artists like Kontri Boss, Dom B., and Swadu Natasha Beckley, among others. He’s a two-time winner of the Best Music Producer award at the Sierra Leone National Entertain ..read more

German-Columbian artist Maike Valentina Kusserow, aka Daada, released her single and video ‘Moonlight’ on the 12th of April via Daada Music. Now based between East Africa and Berlin, Daada recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Kenya, amassing over 500K views on two videos of her singing. Her music has earned Spotify and Boomplay editorial playlisting, airplay and interviews in Europe, Africa and Latin America from the likes of RBB Fritz (DE), Radio Eins (DE) and Global’s Smooth Chill by Global (UK), attention from digital & print media (i.e. The Citizen (TZ), RBB Kultur (DE), Verd ..read more

Raymond Jones, known to the world as Ramoni, stands at the forefront of music production, his name synonymous with innovation and global resonance. With an impressive roster of collaborations boasting chart-toppers like Ckay, Blaqbonez, Blacksherrif, Odomodublack, and Ayra Starr, Ramoni has solidified his position as a visionary producer, songwriter, and composer. His track record speaks volumes, with over 150 million streams worldwide, showcasing his ability to craft hits that transcend borders and captivate audiences worldwide. Ramoni’s musical journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of ex ..read more

On February 2nd, 2024, the Swiss singer-songwriter, rapper, performer and producer MISS C-LINE unveiled her latest track, a juicy jazzy number called ‘Flying’ that is bound to take the listener to faraway places. Influenced by Erykah Badu, The Roots and Robert Glasper, MISS C-Line delivers a vast array of sounds, her discography boasting a smorgasbord of soul, groove, jazz, elements of hip-hop and even European classical music. Her single ‘All The Time,’ produced by the Wasabi Duo from Lucerne, earned her a coveted nomination for the Kick Ass Award in the ‘Best Song 2018’ category. She’s also ..read more

London-born creative powerhouse Yung Saber unveiled a new bop, ‘Gucci Prada’, on January 26th, 2024. The dancehall and hip-hop artist, freelance A&R, model and actor boasts over 10 million streams across all platforms, storming the UK Dancehall scene in 2021 with his international hit ‘Tump & Kick’. He went on to do two remixes, the first one featuring Stylo G followed by an All-star remix featuring UK Dancehall trailblazers Big Zeeks, Shanti Force, The Rara, Doktor & Irah. Saber has performed at MADE Festival, Brighton Harbour Festival, Glastonbury, Notting Hill Carnival with Amaz ..read more