Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

Jessy DeGreat: Ghanaian Hip-Hop Star Jessy Gh Announces New Stage Name and Rebrand. Blessnation Music is pleased to announce that its flagship artist, the famous Ghanaian rapper, singer, and songwriter Jessy Honu Edem (previously known as Jessy GH), would now be known as Jessy DeGreat. Jessy GH has made a name for himself with a unique style, catchy beats, and meaningful lyrics. Hlevi, a neighbourhood of...