Ghanaian artist Rie Osei continues to shape her global soundscape with “Problem,” a confident fusion of Amapiano/Afrohouse built for movement, mood, and magnetic groove. Produced by Sarmyfire and Jhinzo from Nigeria, the record carries an undeniably pleasing percussion, deep rhythm, and Rie’s smooth, commanding vocal tone. The track was mixed and mastered by MikeMillzOnEm (Ghana), whose sonic precision has defined hits for female Ghanaian artists dominating...

Lost Lot’s new single, “Waiting,” does a funny thing to the air in the room. It settles it. For three-and-a-half minutes, everything seems to hold its breath, letting a story of profound and stubborn love fill the space. On the surface, it’s a gorgeous slice of widescreen Americana—guitars shimmering with the texture of sun-bleached highway signs, a rhythm section that provides a steady, relentless...