Ckay Grapples With The Complexities Of Growth On ‘Emotions’
With his sophomore album, Ckay attempts to showcase the more complex nature of growth and interpersonal relationships.
Rema Shocks Afrobeats to New Life With ‘Heis’
Nigerian star’s stunning sophomore effort is the buzzy, visceral, sweat-it-out music that no one else in the mainstream is making.
We’re Still Listening To Ayra Starr’s Album
In a relatively short time, Ayra Starr has become an unabashed superstar, the kind of artist that icons like Rihanna spend their time listening to. On her sophomore LP, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, the Beninese-Nigerian has figured out exactly how she wants to sound as she takes stock of her success.
Burna Boy Is His Own Best (And Worst) Hype Man on ‘I Told Them…’
The Nigerian pop star’s lack of self-awareness gets in the way of a musical triumph.