Congolese-American Artist Phaal Breaks Barriers with His Spiritually Uplifting Single 'Mon Dieu' Phaal, a Congolese-American rapper and gospel singer, emerges as a trailblazing artist with his newest single, 'Mon Dieu.' Reflecting his rich cultural background, Phaal's music is a mosaic of global influences, blending the rhythms of his African heritage with contemporary sounds from his life in the United States. Phaal's journey from the Democratic Republic...

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...