Cat Mayel's "FREE" arrived, not on a silver platter, but more like a rogue pigeon delivering a very important message – a crumpled napkin with profound scribbles. This Nigerian producer, composer, arranger, and all-around sonic sorceress has served up a single dose of alternative neo-soul that feels… well, free. As free as a shopping cart with a wonky wheel, anyway. It goes where it...

JVC TheDream is known for his impassioned singing and chants, as well as his positive mood and instrumentals. He was born and nurtured in the region of the great Congo. https://soundcloud.com/jvcthedream As a young man, he freestyles when he raps. In spite of how serious he is, he performs on open mic nights and other local venues until he graduates from high school. It was time...