R&Cs: Ça va
Hewa Yasin
When Naza, one of the main stars in the current wave of French African-influenced pop, R&B and rap delights, dropped his second album in a as many years, I feared…
September 2018
Smoke & Mirrors, September: II
It's Just Sen
Good vibes only! Happy weekend guys.
On Football, Its Abundance of Black Players and Paucity of Black Coaches
Hopiho
When Rwanda decided to increase import tariffs for second-hand clothes (twelvefold!) and second-hand footwear (tenfold!), I was clapped profusely. Did you know that East Africa accounts for an eighth of…
R&Cs: Fela in Versace
There’s a clear track record now: you’re guaranteed a vibe whenever we jump off with a Msanzi jam. Don’t believe me! Just go back to The Vibe, AmaBlesser, Abangani and…
R&Cs: Barbie Dreams
Shout out to Nicki Minaj for this “Barbie Dreams”, another standout cut off her latest album. A little history note if I may, this is Nicki’s take on a concept…
You Have an Hour to Spare for this Milky mOma Mix
The DJ is mOma. I’ve already gushed about his prowess on the 1s & 2s a couple of times. However, I failed to mention his range. My bad! A couple…
Music and Insomnia
Wraith Yoshi
Last night I couldn’t sleep, I had to create the right vibe instead. And… Rest in Power Mac Miller ✊🏽!!!
Swimming Into the Latest UK Vibes with DJ Manette
Because it’s a whole world of music in the United Kingdom and it’s a little difficult at times to get a grip without guidance. Enter DJ Manette. Every month, the…
Summer 2018 As Captured by DJ R-Tistic
DJ R-Tistic is as dope a DJ as the best in the business. If my word isn’t enough for you, then the growing list of his plaudits and achievements should…
R&Cs: Wake Up
Before we get going, here’s a little motivation for a change. By his latest album (ISM this year), dancehall legend Mr Vegas had endeavored on an introspective and reflective spiritual…