Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

And quickly making a name for himself, Intra, a new dancehall artist, from the exciting streets of Kingston, Jamaica, will be known for his innovative style and lyrical genius as well. Intratek now known as Intra, commenced his expedition in the hall of Calabar High in 2005 and has grown into a mighty force in the music industry. The turning point that took place in Intra's...