Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”
a searing standout from the Dancehall veteran's fourth album, 'World Best'
Best New Music: Adekunle Gold Shines Brilliantly On Fridayy’s “Done For Me”
A divinely inspired song deepening cultural
Best New Music: Aya Nakamura threads desire & commitment on “Cherie”
The new standout addition to her early 2023 album,
Best New Music: Lifesize Teddy Channels A Self-Affirming Vulnerability On “Air”
Off her stunning eponymous debut
Best New Music: Uncle Waffles Brilliantly Foreshadows Her Forthcoming EP With “Echoes”
an emotive masterpiece crafted by a quartet of geniuses
Best New Music: The Cavemen Tell Poignant Stories On “Open Your Mind” & “Saviour”
brilliant neo-Highlife
Best New Music: Maya Amolo Explores The Tenderness Of Love on “Cotton Candy”
a cross of the familiar and the
Best New Music: NYA Soundtracks the Motions of Radiant Joy on “Good Days”
A tropical record basking in the gains of positive affirmation
Best New Music: Lady Donli Celebrates Her Brilliance on “My Ability”
The alté needle-mover is in ultra-confident mode ahead of 'Pan-African
Best New Music: Prince Kaybee Curates A Mystery-Driven Masterpiece on “Inkumbulo”
The South African house veteran reaches further into his deep bag of tricks
Best New Music Special: Bloody Civilian fiercely guards her autonomy on ‘Anger Management’
Being punk is no gimmick here, there’s actual tongue lashing to go
Best New Music: BOJ’s “Foreigner” is a testament to his dazzling decade long career
The self-assured opener to 'Gbagada Express Vol 2: Moving
Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK
A masterful arrangement that emboldens the singer's sophomore album
Best New Music: Young Jonn Reinforces His Hit-Making Abilities On “Aquafina”
the singer-producer is in the right
Best New Music: Konyikeh’s “Sorrow” Is A Meditative Ode To Life
A powerful debut from the classically-trained singer
Best New Music: Mas Musiq enlists an all-star cast for the gorgeous ‘Piano cut, “Gangnam Style”
featuring Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De
