Lojay (Lekan Osifeso Jnr.) is a Nigerian performer, vocalist, songwriter, and performing artisan. With his song Monalisa, which features Chris Brown and Sarz, he reached number eight on the billboard U.S. afrobeat tracks chart. Lojay grew raised in the Nigerian state of Lagos. He is originally from the state of Ogun. He began music expertly in 2016 on a part-time basis while still an undergrad and...

Brett L Walker’s new single, “Best Redneck Life,” is a curious and compelling thing. From the opening notes, it leans into its identity with a sound that’s all humidity and frayed denim—a confident strut of swampy, chicken pickin’ guitars that feel both West Coast-baked and Southern-fried. It’s a track that plants its flag firmly in the soil of North Carolina, unapologetic and unconcerned with...