Allan Jamisen’s new single, “Living the Dream,” settles in not with a shout, but with the unsettling quiet of finding oneself utterly lost in familiar territory. It’s pop-rock, sure, the label fits loosely enough, but the air hangs thick with something else. Jamisen’s vocals, subterranean and strangely calm, anchor the track. They don't soar; they resonate, like the hum you feel through the floorboards...

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...