Simona-Valentina’s new album, “Mirrors & Feathers,” arrived much like an unexpected guest at a tea party – one who’s been through a rather significant ordeal but still manages a fascinating, slightly skewed smile. This London-based songwriter, with roots trailing back to Transylvania, offers a collection that feels less like a polished performance and more like eavesdropping on intensely private, courageous conversations, rendered in dreamy,...

Prolific Nigerian producer and hitmaker Ozedikus teams up with Ghanaian Afrobeats sensation Kojo Blak for his new single, “Chances.” The track is a smooth blend of rhythm and romance. Over a breezy guitar loop and steady bassline, Kojo Blak's melody glides between English, Pidgin, and Twi, expressing devotion and risk in the name of love. It’s a simple yet sincere exchange that highlights the chemistry...