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Salamanca is the brand redefining tequila. In a world where the spirit is too often reduced to fleeting shots and quick chasers, Salamanca brings a freshness long missing from the market blending craft and tradition to create an elevated experience. Created in Mexico and launched in 2022, the brand began with a vision to share the country’s vibrant flavors with the world. Handcrafted in small batches in Jalisco, Salamanca starts in the blue-agave fields, where skilled jimadores harvest each plant. The agave is slow-cooked, its juice extracted, then fermented and double-distilled with precision to deliver unmatched smoothness. Currently offered in…
Recognized globally as one of the premier producers of the Afrobeats age, Sarz steps into a new era with the release of his bold, genre-defying debut album, Protect Sarz At All Costs. The 12-track body of work transcends borders, celebrating African creativity while uniting an eclectic roster of global stars, including Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Asake, Gunna, Lojay, Joeboy, Libianca, Skillibeng, and more. For more than a decade, Sarz has been the architect behind some of Afrobeats’ most iconic records. With Protect Sarz At All Costs, he claims his rightful place at the forefront—not only as a producer but as an…
Following more than a year of relentlessly teasing his sophomore album INDUSTRY MACHINE, on Monday, Odumodublvck announced its release date: Friday, September 26,2025. The announcement video opens with a close-up shot of a palm-sized wooden cross. The camera zooms out to reveal Odumodublvck situated in a junk yard resembling somewhere in Alaba Market. He wears a dark leather jacket, dark shades, and his signature red, black, and white Okpu Agu hat. Jutting out of the left side of the frame are scrap car parts colored red, white, and black respectively. The tiny cross calls out from the background. Later in…
Nigerian superstar disk jockey and record producer DJ Neptune, born Imohiosen Patrick, has unveiled his fourth instalment in the acclaimed Greatness series, Greatness IV. The 14-track LP follows the chart-dominating success of Greatness III, raising the stakes with a bold fusion of contemporary Afrobeats, global sounds, and unfiltered African narratives. As a tastemaker who’s shaped hits for artists like Mr Eazi and Joeboy, Neptune positions Greatness IV as a declaration of African music’s global leadership, blending party starter records with soul-stirring reflections to inspire dance, introspection, and cultural pride.Greatness IV pulses with Neptune’s flair, polished beats laced with amapiano grooves,…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Victony, born Anthony Ebuka Victor, has released his explosive new single Skido, featuring the African music OG, Olamide. The high-octane collaboration arrives as a highlight of New Music Friday, teasing Victony’s forthcoming project. Produced by the prolific Blaise Beatz, Skido fuses Victony’s melodic innovation with Olamide’s gritty street authority, delivering a track that has equal parts party starter and motivational manifesto.Skido is a street-hop tune that pulses with raw hustle and triumphant vibes, blending pulsating basslines, atmospheric synths, sharp percussion, and infectious melodies into a beat that’s built for replay. Victony’s silky, atmospheric vocals glide through verses…
Nigerian super-producer and artist Pheelz and Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML, have reunited for their much-awaited joint EP Peace By Piece. The five-track project builds on their storied collaboration, rooted in Pheelz’s production on Fireboy’s breakout 2019 debut Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, including hits like What If I Say and King, to deliver an impressive blend of introspective soul, vibrant rhythms, and genre-defying innovation. Teased with a cinematic black-and-white trailer featuring intimate studio glimpses and a silhouetted sunset, the EP has already ignited frenzy among fans, positioning it as one of 2025’s impressive Afrobeats releases.Peace By Piece captures the duo’s “match…
Nigerian hip-hop powerhouse ODUMODUBLVCK has finally released his much-awaited blistering single INDUSTRY MACHINE, via NATIVE Records and Def Jam Recordings. As his third release of the year, following earlier drops like The Machine Is Coming, the track serves as the explosive lead single for his highly anticipated upcoming album, also titled INDUSTRY MACHINE, slated for October 6, 2025. With INDUSTRY MACHINE on the way, ODUMODUBLVCK is positioned as the unstoppable force reshaping Afrobeats and hip-hop, blending street grit with global ambition.INDUSTRY MACHINE is a masterclass in high-octane production, helmed by the talented Ucee, who layers thunderous bass, trap-infused drums, and…
Nigerian super-producer Sarz has released his highly anticipated debut album, Protect Sarz at All Costs. The 12-track project marks a pivotal moment for the architect behind some of Afrobeats foremost anthems, like Lojay Monalisa, Wizkid’s Come Closer, and Davido’s FEM, as he steps fully into the spotlight as a lead artist. Blending his highly skilled production with experimental rhythms and layered sounds, the album fuses Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall, Amapiano and popular music influences. This sonic adventure celebrates creativity, collaboration and cultural impact. Now available on DSPs, Protect Sarz at All Costs arrives amid Sarz’s mentorship of emerging talents through his Sarz…
In 2016, a propulsive Afro-fusion track titled Gba Gbe E began slithering onto dance floors across the country. To the extent that the song became a party starter, we have Burna Boy’s smooth delivery and Spellz’ masterful production to thank. We would however be remiss if we left out the contributions of the upstart DJ who put the song together. In the video—set in a serene neighborhood—wearing a t-shirt and a colorful fila, he gingerly manipulates knobs and sliders on his controller as dancers cavort in the periphery. With Gba Gbe E DJ Spinall made the great leap most DJs…
Rising Afrobeats sensation, J12 has officially dropped the visuals for “MONEY”, one of the standout tracks from his sophomore EP TRANSITION, released in 2024.The Afrobeats anthem explores the role of money in everyday life, weaving themes of ambition, resilience, and hope into a heartfelt prayer for blessings. The accompanying visuals capture the vibrance of urban hustle while reflecting J12’s signature charisma and artistry, further cementing his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most promising voices.J12 is an Afrobeats artist whose sound fuses Afro rhythms with soul, R&B, rap, and global influences. He has electrified stages at major events such as Experience…