An extraordinary thing happened yesterday. I met a couple from South Africa and we talked about music. Complete strangers. But the thing that connected us was that I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and the late great singers Miriam Makeba and Lionel Petersen. We talked about their impact and for just a brief moment we sang …
Single Review: “Something To Believe In” – Future Radio
This new one from South African duo Future Radio is anthemic, catchy chorus over raucous guitars and big drums… This is beyond brilliant and just as I’d expect from these guys. “Give me something to believe in, give me me room so I can breathe…” This song is so catchy, and living in a world …
Blog interview: Blue Lab Beats
Congratulations on the release of “Motherland Journey” how does it feel? Honestly it feels like a dream come true to have the legendary Fela Kuti featuring on this track! We would’ve never expected to ever have the chance to use his acappella but his publishers and Nigerian and European teams made it happen. …
Single Review: “Motherland Journey” – Blue Lab Beats, KillBeatz, Fela Kuti
When this dropped in my email, I was… shocked. Blue Lab Beats have been on my radar for a very long time, and they’ve made some incredible music. If you don’t believe me go look them up… This track is no different in fact…. They upped their game. NKOK (Namali Kwaten) and Mr. DM (David …
Album Review: “JFlames Presents Before The Tide Rises” – JFlames
Ready For Love – JFlames featuring Ruinz Ason A great choice for an album opener…. The beat is summery, and has such a great vibe… This is Ruinz Ason in full lyrical introspective mode, talking about being ready for love. The thing I like about Ruinz is that his lyrics are fully thought out — …
Blog interview: Aneero
Hello Aneero, how are you? I am doing fantastic thanks. Congratulations on the release of “Dance Shoes”, how does it feel? It feels great, the song is doing so well and the fans have been supportive! You’re an artist from Ghana living in the UK, how did it begin for you? My musical career started …
Blog interview: Future Radio
J: Johnny D: Drikus Future Radio, thanks for agreeing to talk to us. How are you? D: Hi Del, thanks for having us. We are doing great- glad we can have this talk today. How are you? I am well! Thankyou for asking! Congratulations on the release of your new single “Stand Up And Fight”. …