Cat Mayel's "FREE" arrived, not on a silver platter, but more like a rogue pigeon delivering a very important message – a crumpled napkin with profound scribbles. This Nigerian producer, composer, arranger, and all-around sonic sorceress has served up a single dose of alternative neo-soul that feels… well, free. As free as a shopping cart with a wonky wheel, anyway. It goes where it...

When one immerses oneself in the world of musical creativity, it is not unusual to sometimes come across a spectacular composition that induces a short pause and a sensation of amazement in the listener. An excellent example of creative production can be found in the song "Glock" by Love Ghost, which features the Mexican rapper Dan Garcia. The piece in question goes well beyond the bounds...