Ghanaian Afro Roots Icon Rocky Dawuni Drops Inspiring Single 'Rise' Ahead of Anticipated Album Rocky Dawuni, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated Ghanaian powerhouse, has unleashed "Rise" - a electrifying call to action that blends Afrobeat swagger with contemporary hip-hop edge. This track isn't just a song; it's a manifesto for change. Dawuni's voice soars over a pulsating rhythm, urging listeners to "Imagine what we could do if we...

Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...