Maraad’s new album, “BUFF”, is a strange and beautiful paradox, an object forged in the very fire it’s meant to protect you from. Each track is presented as a "buff," a bit of protective magic for the spirit, but the energy humming underneath feels less like a polished shield and more like the faint, determined glow around a figure in a centuries-old altarpiece—somehow both...

After a long absence, we return to reacquaint you with another gifted vocalist; her name is Rukmani, and we are confident that you will adore her music. The latest tune by the Nigerian singer, "No Social Media," serves as an initial proclamation and encouragement for those who have felt the stifling grip of societal expectations. She has reclaimed her independence, self-esteem, and the strength to reject...