The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

Fresh off one of the most celebrated debut runs in recent Ghanaian music, AratheJay has gifted fans and music lovers worldwide with a full live performance version of his critically acclaimed and chart-topping debut album, “The Odyssey”, now available on YouTube as AratheJay Live Session 002 (The Odyssey Live). AratheJay has long prided himself on being an astute performing artiste, and his live shows have consistently...