Everyone has been so excited to unravel their Spotify Wrapped this year! Spotify Wrapped allows users to view their top artists, top songs, favourite genres and more for the year. This year, Spotify added some amazing new features including the location of where people have listened to similar music. It wasn't surprising that my location was Abuja, Nigeria as Asake, Zinoleesky and Rexxie have been all I've been listening to this year. Something...
Last month, NSG (A British Afroswing Collective) sang a Rock version of their single OT Bop and we loved it! For people like myself who love Rock music and Afrobeats / Afroswing, this was a match made in heaven. An unlikely pair however, a great power combo. The rhythmic bass makes us want to move our hips however, the electric guitar in this rendition makes us want to continue headbanging to the song. It seems that Rock music and Afro inspired...
One of the most admired Nigerian artists of the 2000s is Timaya, a port harcourt born musician who grew up in Odi, Bayelsa State. Timaya often blends multiple genres e.g. Nigerian pop and reggae etc. in his music. His first single, Dem Mama, was released in 2005 and was about the massacre that occurred in Odi. Though a sensitive topic, Timaya perfectly describes the feeling of losing his loved ones and all he knew due to corruption and greed....
Nicki Minaj is back with her fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, which is due to be released on December 8th 2023. This is an early Christmas present for Barbz all across the globe as, this is Nicki's first studio album in 5 years. She's also rumoured to be collaborating with Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lauryn Hill, Taylor Swift, Sexyy Red and more. As a fan of hip-hop/R&B, its been amazing seeing Nicki constantly one up herself and establish...
2021 TikTok Breakout Star, PinkPantheress, has released her debut album named 'Heaven Knows'. Victoria Beverly Walker, mainly known as PinkPantheress, has risen to success this last few years and recently 'Boy's A Liar' featuring Ice Spice peaked at no.3 in the US Charts. This album, like most modern pop music, plays pick and mix with a variety of different genres from drumnbass to alternative rock. She says that “I want people to think my...
Here are a list of more songs we have on repeat, this year, coming from emerging R&B / Urban artists in the UK. 10. Czafari - Body Language 9. vi0let, Kaisha - Psyche 8. SUPERtiny - Borderline (feat. Nyah Grace) 7. Chel - Pesa (Give It All) 6. Freya - Land Back on Earth 5. Farah Audhali - On The Run 4. Binta - Do You Wanna 3. Svetlana - Soul Sister 2. Vacatixn - Lessonlearned. 1. Secret Night Gang - When Will the Sun Rise Again...
Tyla, who has quickly risen to international stardom from her viral hit 'Water', has recently collabed with Travis Scott to produce the remix. It's been refreshing seeing the new wave of African artists reach international audiences these last few years. With the rise of Amapiano and Afrobeats due to avenues like TikTok, our generation are introduced to new global genres. Travis may have been an unlikely choice for a collaboration but, his...
For the first time in nearly a decade, Andre 3000 will be releasing an album of new music on Nov 17th 2023. The album is titled 'New Blue Sun' and contains no rapping, singing or beats, rather, Andre will be playing the flute! This may come as a shock to many André 3000 fans however, we are excited that this HipHop legend is back to releasing new music. Click here for more news!
Here are a list of songs we have on repeat, this year, coming from emerging R&B/Urban artists in the UK. Click here to check out more! 10. BAELY - Summer 9. Hilts - A Million Thoughts 8. MELONYX - Keep Stepping 7. Alia Lowers - Gold 6. Sipprell - Unravel 5. Ruti - Luh Luh Love 4. Donalee - Pisces 3. Cari - Colder in June 2. Natanya - Angel 1. Kehina x Emil - Would You
