Certainly, this mysterious lady has hypnotized O2udor, and he isn't dismissive about expressing his affections. It is nearly impossible not to move to the music that is playing. "Hypnotized" is an enthralling journey into musical a state of fusing Afrobeats and Afro-pop genres, with a distinctive melody, emotive lyrics, and sophisticated soundscapes. The song's production is excellent, and the vivid and dynamic afrobeat components provide a...

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...