DJ AB’s “YNS Cypher 2025” has swaggered into existence. Not a gentle arrival, mind you, but more the auditory equivalent of a conquering legion setting up a very loud, very confident camp. This isn't background hum for a Tuesday afternoon; it’s a full-colour, high-decibel assertion from the Northern Nigerian hip-hop vanguard, a yearly planting of the YNS flag. DJ AB, the central current, is...

New music from sensational UK musician D3's upcoming project, "Product Of Society", is titled "Illuminati", and it is expected to be released later this year. Lyrically, the song is razor-sharp, and the storytelling and direct delivery are ideal for dealing with difficult or controversial topics like the one she sang about here. She incorporates hypnotic, danceable grooves, which provide a contrast to the sombre subject matter...