Tag: Lekan Osifeso Jnr.

The Lingering Hum of Arnold J.’s “Muddy Waters”

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...

The Beautiful Tension of Glory Company’s “My Ears Are Attentive”

There’s a strange and lovely tension in "My Ears Are Attentive" from Glory Company, a sensation akin to watching a storm gather over a placid lake. Husband-and-wife duo Matthew and Pearl Nagy have built a vessel of spacious synths and contemplative pop, yet beneath the surface, there’s a current pulling you under with an undeniable, almost danceable, rhythm. It's an odd invitation to move...

Lojay Served Us The Afro-Fusion Soundtrack Of The Summer ‘Leader’

Lojay (Lekan Osifeso Jnr.) is a Nigerian performer, vocalist, songwriter, and performing artisan. With his song Monalisa, which features Chris Brown and Sarz, he reached...