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Category: Music Reviews

  • Watch M.anifest, The Cavemen and Flea’s video for the incredible ‘Puff Puff’ more than once

    “Puff puff pass o”

    Two months ago, M.anifest, one of Africa’s highly skilled and celebrated emcees, teamed up with the beloved modern Nigerian Highlife musical duo The Cavemen for the remarkable dance track ‘Puff Puff’. For the visual, the West African stars cruise the city in the back of a vintage vehicle before heading to the beach for an impressive performance shot with Flea. In a denim get-up and dark shades, thought-provokingly, the Accra-born legend raps about how the human race allowed social media statistics to occupy a large portion of our lives and dictate our worth, the seemingly everlasting issues baked into society linked to the decline of African currencies, escapism as a result, and more of his daily observations. Watch the attractive music video below and stream the track, which is out now exclusively through Mass Appeal.

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    You may want to watch it more than once to learn the lyrics and replay the excitement displayed by Flea, the Australian-American bassist and founding member of the legendary American Rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers. He plays the trumpet on this song.

  • Watch R&B artist Amaria bask in thoughts of profound affection in ‘Endlessly’

    “I know you’re here to stay”

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    Within the comfort of her home, Tampa native self-taught R&B artist Amaria sings about a cherished relationship. Throughout the track, Amaria describes a profound love with her partner that she doesn’t want to come to an end. In the official music video, the artist cleans her house by wiping down her furniture and powering the vacuum. Watch the official video for ‘Endlessly’ below to hear how liberated her partner makes her feel.

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  • Song of the Day: ‘Plastique’ by Camille Yembe

    Name: Camille Yembe
    Representing: Brussels, Belgium
    Genre: Pop
    For fans of: Yelle
    Single from: N/A
    Produced by: N/A
    Song of the Day: January 3, 2025
    Label(s): Tie Break Music/Pafff Music

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    Camille Yembe is a new artist in her mid-twenties born to a Belgian mother and a Congolese father, according to a Sofar Sounds article.

    Freeze-framing an aggressively windy day, the new French-speaking singer Camille Yembe seems to place the voices in her head on an undeserving pedestal… making her astonishingly relatable and vulnerable in her debut solo track ‘Plastique’.

    “She’s striking!”, I thought. “How could she not see what I see?”

    The truth is, sometimes, we can’t see what others see. If you don’t speak French and cannot understand what the song is about, I’ve got you covered. You can read the French and English lyrics in this article.

    Yembe has been featured on other recording artists’ songs as a feature (See ‘4 Saisons’ by GAN) officiating her plunge into the music business in 2015. However, the Brussels-born singer-songwriter appears to have one solo release, ‘Plastique’, seemingly taking a chance to become an artist in her own right.

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    Take a few minutes to watch the official music video above for what Daniel Paris created with Camille Yembe.

    Next, you may want to check out Camille Yembe’s Sofar Brussels. She performs ‘Sable Doré’ in the nearly three-minute clip.

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  • Song of the Day: ‘Kiss the Ring’ by Kevin Gates

    Name: Kevin Gates
    Representing: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
    For fans of: Boosie Badazz
    Single from: N/A
    Produced by: Yung Lan
    Song of the Day: January 2, 2025
    Label(s): Bread Winner’s Association/Atlantic Records

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    Kevin Gates released a self-directed cinematic visual for his new track ‘Kiss the Ring’ three weeks ago. In the mafioso-inspired picture, the talented rapper sits with his legs crossed in front of a French café (Figaro Bistrola in Los Angeles, California) to rap about a friend who tried to rob him, several unfortunate life events, and an experience with low self-esteem. Watch the video below to view the recording star donning a new look and physique. If you are going to be in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 19, you can see the famous rapper performing live at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

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  • Watch Ghanaian rapper Ypee’s official visualiser for ‘Fatality’

    Re-emerging from a hiatus, today, the Ghanaian rapper Ypee released his official visualiser for his uptempo Asakaa Drill song titled, ‘Fatality’. The Amerado and Phrimpong collaborator raps over the sizzling beat in the living room of a home and performs his lyrics outside near the pool as his friends vibe with him. Check out the Director Bruce direction below. It’s out now through PeeNation Records.

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  • Watch Country superstar Morgan Wallen sing about the ‘Smile’ he wanted to see forever

    If there’s anyone out there… missing and longing to be with their loved ones, you may relate.

    Yesterday, as a surprise release, American Country superstar Morgan Wallen unleashed his incredibly made official music video for the heart-pulling ‘Smile’. In the live performance-focused video, the Lil Durk collaborator is a special guest on a make-up late-night show — Dark Til Daylight Live! — where he sings the lyrics to a song called ‘Love Someone’ about a woman he hoped to rekindle his relationship with. On the microphone before a studio audience, he bears his heartbroken soul.

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    The ‘Smile’ is currently trending on YouTube’s Trending for Music at #2. Watch the modern Country singer in his element. Justin Clough directed the visual for the heartfelt track.

  • Watch Ghanaian musical stars Amerado and Samini portray loverboys in ‘Ankonnam (Remix)’

    Is Amerado into polygamy or polyamory?

    About a month ago, Ghanaian musical stars Amerado—a predominantly Twi-speaking artist and Samini collaborated on the ‘Ankonam (Remix)’. In the opening scene, Amerado lays eyes on a young woman wearing a short blond bob, a sleeveless black top, and short light blue denim jeans. Throughout the picture, both artists adore their female leads, and Samini mentions the possibility of getting married. Towards the end of the picture, the artist, whose name translates to “Governor” in the Akan language, appears with two women. We can’t hear Twi, so we don’t know if he explains why two women are in the scene with him, but we’re guessing he may be into polygamy (a prevalent lifestyle in West Africa) or polyamory. Watch the Kojo Myles-directed official music video below.

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    Three days ago, Amerado released a five-minute song called ‘Angry’. Most of it is in his native language, but you could hear the skilled bilingual rapper mention Ghana rappers, being a cynic, and how fans would only show love when you’re up below.

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  • Watch Alternative R&B star Kelela’s oceanside visual for ‘Far Away’

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    From the oceanside, Kelela (ከለላ) sings the simple lyrics about fading, far away. One of the standout tracks from her 2023 album, ‘Raven’, mostly performative riffs, is produced by Yo van Lenz. The calming track is characterised by its lush production as it blends Futuristic R&B with Electronic and experimental influences. The Ethiopian-American star’s airy vocals and emotive delivery explore themes of longing and intimacy, drawing listeners into an ethereal and deeply grounded soundscape. Watch the abstract music video below from her fifteen-track album out now through Warp Records.

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  • Global superstar rapper Wiz Khalifa wants you to ‘Hit It Once’

    “Kush make(s) you tell the truth”

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    Less than two weeks ago, global American rap superstar Wiz Khalifa shared his official music video for his latest weed song, ‘Hit It Once’. The Taylor Gang artist rides a bicycle and delivers his premier weed brand products to his friendly customers. Watch the Maya Table-directed music video above to get in the zone. ‘Kush + Orange Juice 2’ is the fourth single from his forthcoming album.

    It boasts features from Smoke DZA and Don Toliver.

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  • Watch Taylor Gang rapper Fedd the God’s for the twerk-friendly visual ‘Danny Phantom’

    “Rumble music”

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    After releasing four bangers earlier this year (three-track EP ‘Where’s Fedd?’ featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lil Gnar and ‘Love Hate’), Fedd the God blessed his fans with the official music video for ‘Danny Phantom’ in November. In the song, the Taylor Gang artist talks about people aspiring to play him for some fame, earning more money and gaining more female companionship and activity with the freaky women in his ranch (for the lack of a better word). Likening himself to the American animated television series, the North Side Pittsburgh rapper also criticises the women for leaving their spouses at home to cheat on them with him and not requiring a spouse. Watch the music video below to listen to your new “rumble music” anthem.

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