Emerging from a two-year hiatus, multifaceted Chadian artist Magso has made a striking comeback in the music scene with his latest project "Nagdar." Known for his diverse musical prowess as a producer, composer, artist, and director, Magso's return is not just a resurgence; it's a bold declaration of his artistic evolution and ambition. Magso’s musical journey, which began in high school with performances of songs by...

Amara-Fe has definitively shifted from the messy business of becoming into the absolute certainty of claiming with her new album, "A Queen’s Ambition". The rising solo artist, tethered to deep musical roots extending through Mission and Dallas, Texas, arrives fully formed here. There is a palpable weight to her cinematic R&B and electropop arrangements. You can almost feel her surveying her territory, setting borders,...