Sylvan Esso’s fifth studio album, “Ow ∞,” is the release currently drawing attention, arriving as the North Carolina duo’s first full length in four years and their debut on their own independent label, Psychic Hotline. […]
Quick Facts Full name: Amy Rose Allen Born: 1992, in Maine, United States Age: 34 years old (as of 2026) Nationality: American Occupation: Songwriter, singer, record producer Known for: Writing hits for Sabrina Carpenter, Harry […]
Quick Facts Full name: Tobias MacDonald Jesso Jr. Born: July 11, 1985, in North Vancouver, British Columbia Age: 41 years old (as of 2026) Nationality: Canadian Occupation: Songwriter, musician Debut album: Goon (2015) Grammy history: […]
Some collaborations feel inevitable once you hear them, even though nobody saw them coming. “Jaiye Jaiye,” released by Wizkid on May 2, 2013, is exactly that kind of record. Pairing him with Afrobeat legend Femi […]
Some songs don’t just chart, they rewrite the vocabulary around them. “Dorobucci,” released by The Mavins on May 1, 2014, is one of those records. More than a decade later, it still holds up as […]
P-Square’s “Chop My Money” Remix Turned a Nigerian Hit Into a Continental Anthem P-Square’s “Chop My Money,” featuring Akon and May D, took an already massive Nigerian hit and pushed it onto an even bigger […]
Wizkid’s “Pakurumo” Shows the Roots of His Signature Sound Wizkid’s “Pakurumo” is an early gem from his catalog that still holds up as a great example of how he built his sound from the very […]
2Baba’s “African Queen” Is the Song That Changed Nigerian Music 2Baba’s “African Queen” is one of those rare songs that didn’t just become a hit, it became a cultural reference point for an entire generation […]
P-Square’s “No One Like You” Is a Cornerstone of Nigerian Pop P-Square’s “No One Like You” remains one of the most beloved singles to come out of Nigeria’s 2000s pop explosion, and it holds up […]
D’banj’s “Fall in Love” Still Captures Afrobeats at Its Most Playful D’banj’s “Fall in Love” remains one of the defining tracks of Nigeria’s early Afrobeats boom, and it still holds up as a genuinely fun […]