The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

Prolific Nigerian producer and hitmaker Ozedikus teams up with Ghanaian Afrobeats sensation Kojo Blak for his new single, “Chances.” The track is a smooth blend of rhythm and romance. Over a breezy guitar loop and steady bassline, Kojo Blak's melody glides between English, Pidgin, and Twi, expressing devotion and risk in the name of love. It’s a simple yet sincere exchange that highlights the chemistry...