Category: Music Review
Delve into insightful critiques and analyses of the latest albums, singles, and music releases. Our expert reviews provide a comprehensive overview of the artistic merit, production quality, and overall impact of each musical work.
Nairobi Grooves: Onyach Pala Leads November’s Playlist with “Gweth”
Nairobi Grooves opens November with Gweth, from Onyach Pala’s second studio project. The Dholuo word (local language) for blessings sets the tone for a playlist that moves between gratitude, love, ambition and experimentation. This edition also features new collaborations, regional connections and producers shaping Kenya’s current sound. From Vic West’s production work on records by…
Children of Blood and Bone: How African Music Became the Heartbeat of Hollywood’s Biggest Fantasy Epic
When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone arrived, audiences were immediately drawn into the breathtaking adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. Beyond its striking visuals and star-studded cast, however, another story has quietly emerged – one that speaks to the growing influence of African creatives across global cinema. More than simply…
Vic Mensa ’s Sundiata: A Return to Independence, Heritage, and the Living Archive of African Music
There’s something poetic about watching an artist step into their own light — unfiltered, unbound, and unapologetically in control. For Vic Mensa, that moment has truly arrived. Long celebrated as one of hip-hop’s most fearless thinkers, the Chicago-born, LA-based rapper has spent the last decade weaving through the worlds of music, activism, and art with…
ALBUM REVIEW: LUNGU BOY; THE SONIC EVOLUTION OF MR MONEY
In “Lungu Boy,” Asake takes listeners on an expansive musical journey, weaving together his signature sounds with new influences. The album reflects his evolution from an underdog to an international star, capturing tales of struggle, triumph, and artistic exploration.
The Rose Amid Ojo’s thorns: Crayon’s Journey told in ‘TRENCHES TO TRIUMPH’ Album
Crayon’s music is a vibrant palette of sounds, much like a box of crayons bursting with color. His debut album, “Trench to Triumph”, is a testament to his multifaceted talent and current state of success.