The gloves are officially off in the Ga rap community. Fast-rising hip-hop artist Keddi has delivered a direct and uncompromising message to his peers with the release of a bristling teaser for his new track, “Shele,” a potent Ga slang term for “challenge.” The strictly hip-hop record serves as Keddi’s opening gambit, a daring verbal gauntlet thrown at any rapper who claims the top spot....

Amy-Lin Slezak’s new single, “How Dare She,” kicks down the door with a question that’s less query, more accusation hurled across the digital divide. Slezak, who comes dusted with the rigour of opera and theatre training and is now navigating the independent release currents after raising a family, certainly knows about delivering a line with intent. And this one lands squarely. https://open.spotify.com/album/2p9AmZOeCrrsGm4HafrEqi?si=noRc0H-DR9-kRLxdD2Qkog The track pulses with...