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Best New Music: Lojay and Olamide are a captivating pairing on new single, “Arizona”
a masterstroke in
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Best New Music: Brazy furthers her dance and rap fusions with the self-assured and sexy “OMG”
Regardless of whatever she’s rapping over, Brazy’s sureness is her
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Best New Music: ODUMODUBLVCK, Bloody Civilian & Wale make menace sound thrilling with “Blood on the Dancefloor”
A perfect, carefree unison of gangster and catchy, rap and
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Best New Music: Patoranking & Victony Are A Delectable Pairing On “Babylon”
a searing standout from the Dancehall veteran's fourth album, 'World Best'
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Best New Music: Adekunle Gold Shines Brilliantly On Fridayy’s “Done For Me”
A divinely inspired song deepening cultural
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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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/B10CABB5-AC2F-480B-8DD8-36E8C939B6EB-768x576.png)
Best New Music: Lifesize Teddy Channels A Self-Affirming Vulnerability On “Air”
Off her stunning eponymous debut
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Best New Music: Uncle Waffles Brilliantly Foreshadows Her Forthcoming EP With “Echoes”
an emotive masterpiece crafted by a quartet of geniuses
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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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Collage-Maker-11-Jul-2023-02-14-PM-2750-768x384.jpg)
Best New Music: Maya Amolo Explores The Tenderness Of Love on “Cotton Candy”
a cross of the familiar and the
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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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FI-Donli-min-768x576.jpeg)
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”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FI-BNM-min-768x576.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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Best New Music: Joeboy Mints Aspirational Soul On “Normally”, Alongside BNXN & ODUMODUBLVCK
A masterful arrangement that emboldens the singer's sophomore album