Ghanaian artist Rie Osei continues to shape her global soundscape with “Problem,” a confident fusion of Amapiano/Afrohouse built for movement, mood, and magnetic groove. Produced by Sarmyfire and Jhinzo from Nigeria, the record carries an undeniably pleasing percussion, deep rhythm, and Rie’s smooth, commanding vocal tone. The track was mixed and mastered by MikeMillzOnEm (Ghana), whose sonic precision has defined hits for female Ghanaian artists dominating...

Rusty Reid is such an artist that his indie work is based on the folk-country rock tapestry element to emphasize protest and passion narrative. However, his most recent work “ American Villain ” stands as an alarm bell, reminiscent of the infusion between the sixties and today’s political constituency. After a short tenure with the University of Houston, he was under Nashville’s bright lights at 19....