Following the successful release of her single “1OAK”, Congolese singer/songwriter Kami Leonne continues to build upon momentum. Her latest offering is an enticing Afrobeats 2-pack titled “BODY/CHAUD”. The first track, BODY, is produced by Morocco’s Ramoon. His signature percussion provides the perfect canvas for Leonne to dynamically flow over and create a unique vibe that sounds like a club anthem. The second record, CHAUD,...

Casey McQuillen’s single “Better” arrives not with a bang, but with the quiet, decisive click of a well-made lock securing a door. It’s pop music, certainly, groomed and gleaming, yet beneath the surface bubbles a fierce kind of self-possession that’s less about demanding attention and more about curating who gets past the velvet rope of your own contentment. Coming from someone known for empowerment...