Allan Jamisen’s new single, “Living the Dream,” settles in not with a shout, but with the unsettling quiet of finding oneself utterly lost in familiar territory. It’s pop-rock, sure, the label fits loosely enough, but the air hangs thick with something else. Jamisen’s vocals, subterranean and strangely calm, anchor the track. They don't soar; they resonate, like the hum you feel through the floorboards...

This kind of music has the potential to reach a wide audience, therefore you shouldn't settle for anything less than extraordinary performance and an impressive level of energy. A reminder of the power of music to forge relationships across oceans and continents, "Ole" features the powerful vocals of CCT Beats' recruits Jolly B and Danson. It is the song's unique combination of English and Tswana, a...