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A 1-Listen review of Nasty C’s ‘Zulu Man With Some Power’

A 1-Listen review of Nasty C’s ‘Zulu Man With Some Power’

“Promise you if I don’t die a legend, I’mma die

GEMS: A list of the best songs released this week

GEMS: A list of the best songs released this week

Songs you must hear from DJ Cuppy, Remy Baggins, Msaki and

Songs of the day: New music from WurlD, Melvitto x Gabzy and ADH

Songs of the day: New music from WurlD, Melvitto x Gabzy and ADH

All the best new music from around the

dndSection’s “Zaza” is the theme song for every smoker

dndSection’s “Zaza” is the theme song for every smoker

The Atlanta-based rapper features SMV for a stoner anthem with a romantic

GEMS: A list of the best songs released this week

GEMS: A list of the best songs released this week

Must hear songs from Forevatired, Sampa the Great, Tay Iwar, 234jaydaa & much

Songs of the Day: New Music from DJ Spinall x Kranium, Kida Kudz, Sun-El Musician & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from DJ Spinall x Kranium, Kida Kudz, Sun-El Musician & more

All the songs you need to start this

Burna Boy & Davido feature on the deluxe edition of Pop Smoke’s debut album

Burna Boy & Davido feature on the deluxe edition of Pop Smoke’s debut album

The two Afropop megastars show up on separate tracks off 'Shoot for the Moon, Aim for the Stars

Songs of the Day: New Music from Adekunle Gold, Cuppy, Niniola & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Adekunle Gold, Cuppy, Niniola & more

All the music you need to start your

The shuffle: Ronnie’s “The Way I Feel Rap” laid the foundation for Nigeria rap

The shuffle: Ronnie’s “The Way I Feel Rap” laid the foundation for Nigeria rap

Looking back at Nigeria's first ever rap

JELEEL! has a few things to say on his latest EP, ‘Generation Z’

JELEEL! has a few things to say on his latest EP, ‘Generation Z’

"I care about this world and I feel like this generation will change it for the

NATIVE Exclusive: JELEEL! has a few things to say on his latest EP, ‘Generation Z’

NATIVE Exclusive: JELEEL! has a few things to say on his latest EP, ‘Generation Z’

"I care about this world and I feel like this generation will change it for the

Nasty C releases DJ Whoo Kid-hosted mixtape, ‘ZULU’

Nasty C releases DJ Whoo Kid-hosted mixtape, ‘ZULU’

The South African rapper is getting the streets warmed up before his third studio album drops later this

In conversation with Toye Aru, the producer with an affinity for big sounds

In conversation with Toye Aru, the producer with an affinity for big sounds

Toye discusses influence from Don Jazzy, working with Illbliss and understanding his role as a beat-maker &...

Songs of the Day: New Music from Kranium X Tiwa Savage, Tay Iwar, Juls, Nasty C & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Kranium X Tiwa Savage, Tay Iwar, Juls, Nasty C & more

All the best music from around the

Stream Ictooicy’s most adventurous project yet, ‘Lavish’

Stream Ictooicy’s most adventurous project yet, ‘Lavish’

Ictooicy’s conversion into a party-loving seducer is convincing and

NATIVE EXCLUSIVE: Wavy The Creator is ready for the next chapter of her career

NATIVE EXCLUSIVE: Wavy The Creator is ready for the next chapter of her career

Stream "Genre Bender" to celebrate Wavy the Creator's

Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”

Rap Song of the Week: Phyno manifests his greatness with “Speak Life (On God)”

Employing a victor mentality that’s beyond fitting for an artist with far less to prove these

The Shuffle: That time DJ Neptune enlisted M.I, Naeto C & DaGrin for the evergreen rap collab, “123 (Remix)”

The Shuffle: That time DJ Neptune enlisted M.I, Naeto C & DaGrin for the evergreen rap collab, “123 (Remix)”

A gathering of three Nigerian rap unicorns that is both royal and

Universal Music launches Def Jam Africa

Universal Music launches Def Jam Africa

With a novel roster that includes Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, Larry Gaaga, Boity &

Rap Song of the Week: It’s Davolee & Jaido P versus everybody on “G.O”

Rap Song of the Week: It’s Davolee & Jaido P versus everybody on “G.O”

A deeply satisfying rap song about the burning desire to jump your rivals at every

Songs of the Day: New music from Medikal, Tems, Ayo Jay, Vector, Big Zulu & more

Songs of the Day: New music from Medikal, Tems, Ayo Jay, Vector, Big Zulu & more

All the new music you need to keep you going this