Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Ghanaian British-based afrobeat artist Massimo Youngblood is back again with a brand new single featuring Ciici Mani and one of British budding female vocalists Laura Dia. Massimo Youngblood is an exceptionally talented musician that has been successful in breaking into the music industry thanks to his own distinctive style of music and sound, which goes above the expectations of each and every listener.  His vocal projection, melodies, rhythms, and composition are all extraordinary in their own right. He is a master of all four. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeCjf1MYMk0&list=OLAK5uy_k_51E6Vx4U8z_4Q9PeLKlWVEbFiK3WO2A His most recent song, "Fast & Furious" which was created by Mintzbeats and is a slow Afro and Rhythm and blues style piece, was released not too long ago. "Fast & Furious" is a combination of the two musical...