There's a curious jolt in hearing a title like "Us Against The World" from an act called The Cockney Cowboy. The name itself is a glorious contradiction, a pairing of gritty East London reality with the wide-open romance of Nashville. You half expect a joke, but what Justin Vella delivers is a dead-serious, straight-shooting country ballad that smells less of hay bales and more...

Gratitude is essential in all circumstances, and Nigerian musician Majestic BN is here with his most recent song that emphasizes this and other related themes. The song "Give Thanks (Mind Your Business)" features hypnotic voices and is an exciting, danceable Afrobeats tune about appreciation and taking care of one's business. It's the ideal fusion of upbeat rhythms, sultry melodies, and lyrics that perfectly encapsulate the spirit...