Fiona Amaka’s new single, “Cowards and Shadows,” doesn’t kick down the door; it slips the lock and vanishes into the night, leaving the chain on. There’s a particular London cool to this departure, a swagger in its disappearing act. The track's lauded Bowie-esque posture is immediately apparent, thanks in no small part to Andy Zanini's sharp, stalking guitar work. It’s less a gentle fade...

Indeed, the song possesses all the necessary elements to transcend artistic boundaries, and we aren't exaggerating with the headline. You can have complete faith in the excellence of the performance of the song. "Unspoken" is the newest single by Nigerian artiste Mersea. The song is a dynamic and varied musical experience, sounding like a combination of Afrobeat and Pop. When musical styles collide, it usually results...