When it comes to the cusp of seismic musical movements, few signs are as promising as the emergence of a bold new talent. Enter Prinz Xtra, an artist on the brink of an audial explosion, embodying the fresh face of Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, and Dancehall fusion. Born and bred in the vibrant neighbourhood of Nuaso Newtown in the Eastern Region, this prodigious young talent has armed himself...

DJ AB’s “YNS Cypher 2025” has swaggered into existence. Not a gentle arrival, mind you, but more the auditory equivalent of a conquering legion setting up a very loud, very confident camp. This isn't background hum for a Tuesday afternoon; it’s a full-colour, high-decibel assertion from the Northern Nigerian hip-hop vanguard, a yearly planting of the YNS flag. DJ AB, the central current, is...