Emerging Afro-Pop artist Mario Vybez releases the official single and music video for his single ‘Uk’dakwa Kwam’ Mario Vybez, a rising star in afro-pop, recently dropped the official music video for his latest single ‘ Uk’dakwa Kwam’ initially released on September 1st, 2023. After his debut single, “Ngiyakuthanda,” independent singer-songwriter Mario Vybez continues to establish his presence in the vibrant South African music scene. Mario Vybez’s single, ‘Uk’dakwa Kwam’ boasts a vibe that is bound to make you dance and sing along. The song was produced by Tintswalo Musa Ndlovu from Plug-in Productions, music/lyrics/arrangement by Thabang Elliot Phakoe (Mario Vybez) and Shayne Nketsi as sub-arranger. The music video production was handled by the company Lightningstruck Productions. It was directed by Shayne Nketsi. It was a joint effort of Mario Vybez, Magdalena Juric and Shayne Nketsi, as a step forward in boosting Mario’s music career following positive feedback from people on the initial single release. The music video serves as an extension of the song’s narrative, enriching Mario Vybez’s artistic vision. Thabang Elliot Phakoe, known by the artistic name “Mario Vybez”, is an emerging independent afro-pop singer/songwriter from Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. He was born on Nov 2, 1987 in Bloemfontein. He’s […]
Influences of Sean Kingston and Chris Brown: Shaping Santeri’s Signature Sound in ‘Pressure’
Reflecting on your journey from studying software engineering to creating music, how has this transition shaped your perspective on life and artistry and, how do you balance both parts of your life? Transitioning from software engineering to music has broadened my perspective. Engineering taught me structure, and music has added the freedom to express emotions creatively. Balancing both involves time management and prioritizing my true passions. “Pressure” unveils raw emotions. Can you share a personal experience that strongly influenced the song’s creation? “Pressure” draws from a conversation with a friend battling depression, a deeply personal experience. Two years later, during my peak with “Bunda,” the song mirrored my own struggles, making its release a poignant journey. As an artist, how do you find balance between vulnerability and maintaining a public persona? Maintaining vulnerability in my art is crucial. It’s about being true to myself while navigating the public eye. Balancing requires authenticity and understanding that embracing vulnerability can resonate profoundly with my audience. Your early musical memories involve Sean Kingston and Chris Brown. How have their influences manifested in your own sound and style? Sean Kingston and Chris Brown shaped my early musical taste. Their influence can be felt in […]
Dropping a blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian contemporary high-life, ‘Libido’ is the new single from ‘Bobby Billion’.
‘Libido’ is the new single from ‘Bobby Billion’. Born and raised in Ilasa,Lagos-Nigeria, Bobby Billion a.k.a richbynature is an independent afrobeat artist looking to bless the world with his unique style of music, currently based in New York he is said to have moved from Ghana just before the pandemic to the states without a dollar but a dream and pen drive full of afrobeat songs hoping to network and perform his songs across the globe, His unique style of music is a blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian contemporary high-life, He’s worked with A-list Ghanaian artistes such as Castro, R2bees,shattawale e.t.c but says he’s inspired by wizkid and burna boy and hopes to land a collaboration with either of them soon. Bobby Billion is undoubtedly one of the few upcoming afrobeat artists with a unique style and one to watch out for. Bobby Billion hopes to get signed to a record label so as to fulfill his dream of performing Afrobeats all over the globe, He is set to release his first single since relocating to the United States of America, even tho the song is a fast-tempo club-banger titled ‘Libido’ Bobby Billion claims it’s a gospel song, “my song […]
The hot new single ‘IFEOMA’ from Nigeria’s ‘BRITE BENSON’ is about a beautiful girl that loves the good life.
‘IFEOMA’ is the new single from Nigerian artist ‘BRITE BENSON’. The single is about a beautiful girl that loves the good life. Brite Benson Giwa known professionally as Brite Benson is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, and actor. With his unique sense of style, the fast-rising Nigerian-born, Afrobeat hip-hop artist is set to release his official single Shokoyokoto a feel-good song produced by Lah lah. Cameroonian female pop star Adele Clarice blesses this song with her sonorous voice. By and large, Brite Benson’s latest singles occupy the same structures raised by the rest of the Radio hits found around currently. It’s pulsing, tight, and thoroughly melodic. Benson’s voice, a forceful twist, is so unique that it can be paired well with other established productions around the world. One of the things that makes Benson an interesting artiste is that he brings along subtle African elements and slangs in the midst of his euphoric, melodic afro-pop vibes.Diversified Singer.. Brite Benson‘s occasional rap cadences are never the core exercise; nor is rapping essential to his appeal. From start to finish, in fact, Benson is aggressively committed to endearing listeners to his singing chops that showcase values like personal dynamism, tone, and range. […]
After growing up at the renowned Jazz 38 club Lagos Nigeria, ‘Baba Kuboye’ drops new album ‘Ikoyi with Horns’ featuring popular TIKTok song ‘Kalakuta Girl’.
The debut album releases his first project from “Ikoyi with Horns” LP which includes popular TIKTok song “Kalakuta Girl”. Afrobeats artist, Baba Kuboye releases his 2nd studio album, “From Ikoyi with Horns” via all streaming platforms on July 18th. The Dallas based artist provides good vibes and a socially conscious voice through his music. Baba Kuboye’s earliest musical influence came from growing up at the renowned Jazz 38 club Lagos Nigeria, with his parents. He is the son of jazz legends, Fran & Tunde Kuboye, and grandnephew of the late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. With over 300,000 views on youtube and over 24.3k likes to his sound on Tiktok, BABA’S music gets fans dancing. This marks his third album of the rising afrobeats artist. He provides fans with a smooth delivery and communicates with his chilled and laid-back flow. A keen and conscious storyteller with an insightful perspective on life in the third world, Baba shows a sharp sense of lyrical purpose. His latest single, Kalakuta Girl is currently trending in Australia. Utilizing his talent of playing the saxophone during live musical performances and creating a popular dance challenge going viral on tiktok, he aims to provide a classy but […]