Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...

Dynamic Ghanaian artist AraTheJay, signed to Almighty Records and Mass Appeal Records, unveils “The Odyssey”, a 17-track journey continuing his celebrated Finding Nimo series. Available now on all digital platforms, the album captures his boldest artistic statement yet, an immersive exploration of purpose, struggle and triumph.  Framed as a hero’s journey, “The Odyssey” captures AraTheJay’s artistic evolution from his debut EP “The Capsule” to a...