Nobody wants a neighbour who scripts their smile. Monique Maion puts that pressure at the centre of “Karen”, a Portuguese-language single. The Brazilian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist takes the familiar Karen persona, shaped by political debate and social media, and shrinks it back to the size of a real conflict: one person trying to dictate another person’s manners. It is a smart dismissal with baião at...

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...