The fastest pop songs arrive like a notification. Ben Lester’s self-titled debut does something more interesting: it lets the listener wait for the message to finish forming. Across 13 tracks for Mayfield Records, the London singer, songwriter, performer and producer turns patience into part of the pleasure. The result is indie pop with an arranger’s discipline, a record built for people who like a chorus but...

Smallgod - Sinner ft. O'Kenneth, Headie One, Kwaku DMC & LP2Loose (Official Video) Riding on the back of two successful singles with Tanzanian stalwart Harmonize and Ghanaian legends R2bees, Smallgod shows no signs of stopping with his latest offering ‘Sinner’. Cementing his brand as a connector of cultures, Smallgod links Headie One. ‘Sinner’ is a spiritual street hymnal about staying true to your nature and your...