Ghanaian highlife powerhouse RCee has officially unveiled his highly anticipated EP, Young Daddy; a bold, fully realized body of work that reaffirms his position at the forefront of the genre’s modern evolution. Already regarded as one of the defining voices shaping contemporary highlife, RCee delivers a masterclass in artistry across the six-track project. Young Daddy seamlessly blends rich Ghanaian musical heritage with forward-thinking production, creating...

Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...