Authenticity in music is a rare currency. In a time of polished productions and carefully constructed personas, an album like Lisa Jo's "Hood Rats" feels like a jolt of unfiltered reality. It is a record born not in a boardroom, but in the crucible of personal tragedy and immense resilience. The result is a collection of songs that are as raw and uncompromising as the life...

Following the successful release of her single “1OAK”, Congolese singer/songwriter Kami Leonne continues to build upon momentum. Her latest offering is an enticing Afrobeats 2-pack titled “BODY/CHAUD”. The first track, BODY, is produced by Morocco’s Ramoon. His signature percussion provides the perfect canvas for Leonne to dynamically flow over and create a unique vibe that sounds like a club anthem. The second record, CHAUD,...