Congolese-American Artist Phaal Breaks Barriers with His Spiritually Uplifting Single 'Mon Dieu' Phaal, a Congolese-American rapper and gospel singer, emerges as a trailblazing artist with his newest single, 'Mon Dieu.' Reflecting his rich cultural background, Phaal's music is a mosaic of global influences, blending the rhythms of his African heritage with contemporary sounds from his life in the United States. Phaal's journey from the Democratic Republic...

Marie Chain and "Holy Water" come at a time when the lines between styles of music are becoming less natural. For more than ten years, the Berlin-based artist has been making what she calls "Global Soul," and her newest song shows why that term is so perfect. The track's origin story reads like something from a travel journal. Chain conceived the melody during a summer hike...