Have you ever felt a strange sense of nostalgia for a time you never lived in? Like a phantom limb for a past that isn’t yours. It’s a peculiar sensation, that anachronistic ache. Listening to “Lost,” the debut album from Dallas artist Jake Vera, evokes a similar feeling. It’s a record built with the tools of the 21st century, a collaboration forged in the crucible of...

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...