Album Review

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.

Music Features

What Would a Ban on TikTok Mean for Hip-Hop?

Young up-and-coming rappers increasingly use the platform to gain an audience — we talked to artists and creators about the ramifications of a ban on the popular app

Cover Story

How the Inseparable Lijadu Sisters Fought for Afropop as We Know It

Nigerian singers Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu influenced generations of artists across genre, often without proper credit or compensation. After Kehinde’s death, Taiwo is keeping their legacy alive as she prepares to rerelease their records for the first time in over a decade.

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