Somewhere in Pekin, Indiana, Sean Coats has turned his home studio into something close to a small-town chapel, and his debut full-length album, “One Nation Under God,” rings out from it like Sunday bells carried over the county line. Working with support from his team at Ace, the independent country singer-songwriter states his mission plainly: to help put God back in country music. He...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Afrobeats and R&B, Jidayi, a Nigerian artist who relocated to London in 2020, makes waves with his unique blend of rhythms and soulful melodies. Officially launching his career in 2023 under his middle name, Jidayi, he's no stranger to the music industry, having previously performed under aliases like Vacardi and Yungstr. Jidayi's artistic evolution is marked by his ability to adapt...