Music

Here we keep you up to date with all forms of music releases (singles, videos, EP’s and albums).

Chief Kiap

Keni Lavs & Dj Rampage Join Forces on ‘Chif Kiap’

Dj 808

DJ 808 enlists YKB on new Amapiano laced song “KRAZY”

Spotify Wrapped: Nigeria’s Diverse music scene in 2023

Spotify Wrapped: Nigeria’s Diverse music scene in 2023 

Boy Winna Makes A resounding debut with Philomena

Boy Winna Makes a resounding debut with Philomena

11 Best Nigerian Eps Of 2023 (SO FAR)

11 Best Nigerian Eps of 2023 (so far)

Upper Spotlight: Hakeeb

Upper Spotlight: Hakeeb.

Kohdee joins forces with Tekno on new single “GO WELL

Kohdee joins forces with Tekno on new single “GO WELL”

Omawumi: The Voice of A Generation

OMAWUMI: THE VOICE OF A GENERATION

Nigerian Afropop singer, Rukky releases an emotive three-pack single in 'Shakara', 'No Feelings', and 'Feelings'.

Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Rukky drops an emotional three-pack single.

Upper Spotlight: Big Chef

Upper Spotlight: Big Chef

Mr. Eazi's 'Evil Genius' is a mirrored reflection of a brilliant and crafty mind.

Mr. Eazi’s ‘Evil Genius’ is a mirrored reflection of a brilliant mind.

MAKE E NO CAUSE FIGHT 3 – A FUSION THAT CONSTANTLY BIRTHS UNPARALLELED SYNERGY

Make E No Cause Fight 3 – A Fusion That Constantly Births Unparalleled Synergy

Rema's Global Domination Continues: Spotify Honors Afrobeats Icon with 1 Billion Streams Plaque

Rema’s Global Domination Continues: Spotify Honors Afrobeats Icon with 1 Billion Streams Plaque

10 Afro-Soul Artistes you can lean on to lift your spirits in times like this.

10 “Afro-soul” artistes you can lean on to lift your spirits in times like this

Odumodublvck

2023 has shown us that Hip Hop is in safe hands.

Katigori Oxlade

OXLADE STUNS WITH DOUBLE RELEASE,‘KATIGORI’ AND ‘PIANO

OMAWUMI'S LATEST LP 'MORE' DAZZLES WITH SOULFUL SOUNDS AND STORIES

OMAWUMI’S LATEST LP ‘MORE’ DAZZLES WITH SOULFUL SOUNDS AND STORIES

UPPER ENT. SITS WITH BEEZTRAP.

UPPER ENT. SITS WITH BEEZTRAP

Keziah Mallam

Upper Spotlight: Keziah Mallam

Sam x Cas

Dvpper Digital Announces Distribution Deal With SamxCas

Adeoluwa Akintoba talks about his favorite actors, thirsty DMs, the future of Nollywood, and more.

Adeoluwa Akintoba talks about his favorite actors, thirsty DMs, the future of Nollywood, and more.

Astro Flyer

Renowned Musician Spacely and Hustle Ghana to Present “The Link Pop”.

SEYI VIBEZ: ONE YEAR OF BILLION DOLLAR BABY

SEYI VIBEZ: ONE YEAR OF BILLION DOLLAR BABY

Tjani & Tvio

UK-Based Artist Tijani Makes a Triumphant Return to the Music Scene with Collaborative Afrobeats Single “My Own”

Darkovibes

Album Review: Darkovibes’ ‘BUTiFLY’

Rema

Album Review: Rema’s ‘Rage’ is a confident, astute, and piercing brag.

TWEEHZ

Upper Spotlight: Tweehz

Demoitis: What is this Musical Phenomenon & how does it negatively impact song release and consumer patronage

Demoitis: What is this Musical Phenomenon, how does it negatively impact song release and consumer patronage?

Morravey

Morravey talks about her miraculous breakthrough, her love for Nicki Minaj, her presumed silence, and altering the silence via her forthcoming E.P.

An Upper Entertainment Recap on Spotify's Afrobeats Celebration.

An Upper Entertainment Recap on Spotify’s Afrobeats Celebration

Spotify's Afrobeats Celebration: Where Music Meets the Hearts of Influencers, Media, and Music Fans

Spotify’s Afrobeats Celebration: Where Music Meets the Hearts of Influencers, Media, and Music Fans

Samm Henshaw

SAMM HENSHAW CELEBRATES LOVE AND LIFE WITH ‘JUMOKE’

Dapper

DAPPER GROUP: REDEFINING ENTERTAINMENT

Shallipopi

Shallipopi Sets the Groove Ablaze with “Things on Things” and “Oscroh (Pepperline)”

Spotify's Afrobeats Celebration: Where Music Meets the Hearts of Influencers, Media, and Music Fans

Spotify’s Afrobeats Celebration: Where Music Meets the Hearts of Influencers, Media, and Music Fans

fela kuti

Fela Kuti: The Afrobeat Legend, his Timeless Impact, and the Celebration of his Posthumous Legacy

Bnxn

Album Review: Sincerely, Benson by Bnxn

Skales

Skales Releases Second Single “Don’t Say Much” from Highly Anticipated EP “Proof Of Life”

Ananya Caught Up

Ananya’s ‘Caught Up’ (with L. A. X) underlines the universal language of music

Everything you need to know about Spotify's Afrobeats dedicated website

Everything you need to know about Spotify’s Afrobeats dedicated website

SPOTIFY AFRICA CONNECT BARCA

Spotify launches Barça African Connect playlist

Bnxn

BNXN Unveils ‘Sincerely Bnxn’: A Musical Odyssey Featuring Legends, Newcomers, and a Global Fusion of Sounds!

Waye

WAYE UNVEILS HER SOUL-STIRRING SINGLE “HEALER”

IKAYH

Upper Spotlight: Ikayh

CKAY CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "SAD ROMANCE" WITH AN ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE AND INTERNATIONAL FRAGRANCE BRAND DEAL

CKAY celebrates one-year anniversary of “Sad Romance” with an acoustic performance & international fragrance deal

Class Of 23: 8 of The Best Afrobeats Revolutions

Class of 23: 8 of The Best Afrobeats Revelations

Dumomi The Jig

Dumomi The Jig allures listeners in ‘Anticipating’

The 20 Best Afrobeats Albums of 2023 (so far)

The 20 Best Afrobeats Albums of 2023 (so far)

Ibeji

Ibejii Drops New Single, ‘Trillion Dollar Dream’

Pure Akan

Meet Pure Akan: The Ghanaian singer who weaves folk stories

Korede Bello

Korede Bello: The Upper Interview

Nakel

Nakel makes a sizzling debut with “Fever”

Og Thrillerz

Music duo, OG Thrillerz makes it ‘Rain’ in new single.

Spotify hosts influencers and media at the Spotify’s DJ feature dinner

Spotify hosts influencers and media at the Spotify’s DJ feature dinner

Kabaka

Upper Spotlight: Kabaka

Burna Boy

‘I Told Them’ by Burna Boy: an exit from Afrobeats?

Mohbad

Imole: A Eulogy from a passive listener of MohBad

Rema

REMA’S HIT SINGLE CALM DOWN JOINS THE BILLIONS CLUB

Ruger

Album Review: Ruger’s Ru The World

Makhadzi

Makhadzi is Spotify EQUAL Ambassador for September 

Tekno

Tekno Shines With Sophomore Album “The More The Better”

Raysmuzik

Lagos-born, South London-based singer RaysMuzik renders a vibrant “Hmm Hmm”

Rose May Alaba

Rose May Alaba delivers a requiem to love with ‘Lockdown’

C3vn

C3vn’s Two Pack Single Debut: Two Sounds One Revolution

E MAJOR

E’Major takes the spotlight in electrifying bop, ‘Jara’

sabrina

Sabrina Is Bold & Assured on Latest Single ‘No Time’ 

Top five features you should experience on Spotify

Top 5 features you need to experience on Spotify

Pabrymo

Upper Spotlight: Pabrymo

hero larger

HERO LAGER PRESENTS: “THE WORTHY ALBUM”

LLONA

Llona Releases Introspective New Single ‘HBP’

Danny Brace

Danny Brace invites listeners into his sensual subconscious in new visuals 

evening in accra

EVEN IN THE DAY: NIGERIA’S BIGGEST DAY PARTY TO MAKE ACCRA DEBUT WITH IMULLAR SOUNDSYSTEM

Asake live at the 02 Arena

Asake Live at the 02 Arena: the great, utterly cringe, and surreal moments

Raytheboffin

Raytheboffin Touches Sensitive Spots With New E.P, ‘Freckles’

Morich

Groove and ‘Go Low’ with Morich’s latest hit-single

J.hus

Beautiful And Brutal Yard Review: Jhus is Multifaceted and full frontal, and he doesn’t care.

Chike

Chike: The Quintessential Lover

Lifesize Teddy

Lifesize Teddy Review: A Crown is hers for grabs on the self-titled debut

Let Me Know

Rising R&B Sensation Unveils Music Video Exploring Healing Through Heartbreak

Fela Kuti

26 Greatest Fela Kuti Songs

Melano Blac

Melano Blac Releases Powerful Mixtape ‘Lotus Room’

Jeff Akoh

Jeff Akoh Teams Up With DJ Kev For Sizzling Summer Number, Over-Do

SOMADINA

Somadina: The Nigerian Songbird Breaking Barriers with Her Unique Sound

Elsyn

Sound Wave Global Launches Officially Amidst New Signing and First Release

AKTHAWICKED

AKthaWicked: The Dysfunctional Creative Looking to Make a Name for Himself

Cheque

Cheque Continues Winning Streak with “Chequemate”

Sean Paul

Sean Paul drops dual Dancehall Hits from Dutty Rock Production

Adekunle Gold

Road to Tio Tequila: A Breakdown On Adekunle Gold’s Evolution.

Bella Shmurda

Bella Shmurda Deeply Reflects On New Album ‘DND’

NINO

Nino: Meet Upper Riddim’s Resident Dj

AZANTI

Azanti Unveils Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping Album “Heart Parts & Nostalgia” with Exciting New Tracks and Stellar Collaborations

Dimi Keye

Dimi Keye Croons His Way Into Love Via ‘Lagbaja’

Super Wunol

Super Wuno Explores the Cosmic With New Mixtape, ‘Fire Marshal Astronaut’

Chike

CHIKE’S “EGO OYIBO” INVITES FANS ON A SENTIMENTAL VOYAGE INTO CLASSIC LOVE

Kashcoming

Kashcoming Unveils Deluxe Version of Acclaimed EP, “On A Low”

Badmanq

Badman Q’s ‘Gele’ Is the Perfect Fusion of Afropop and Amapiano.

Keysa

Premiere: Listen To Kayszn’s Debut Single “Things”.   

Laycon

Music Review: Bioba by Laycon Is a Self-Coronation

Harrysong

HARRYSONG: THE TRIUMPH OF GRACEFUL EVOLUTION IN THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

HYZAH LEVELS UP WITH “SKINNY LOVE”

Dolapo Amusat

Wetalk Sound founder Dolapo Amusat joins Grammys Recording Academy.

Phaemous x Dj James

NIGERIAN SINGER PHAEMOUS AND UK DISK JOCKEY DJAMES MERGE FORCES ON ‘BOUNDARIES’

Monaky

Monaky Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Album

Ozona

OZONNA’S NEW SINGLE ‘’TAKE IT SLOW’’ IS A GENRE-DEFYING SOUND FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

Upper Riddim

The Upper Riddim: Disk Jockeys Set to Turn Up The Heat This Summer

My Own

MAJOR AJ AND BLAQBONEZ SCORE A POTENTIAL HIT WITH “MY OWN”

Hyce

HYCE RELEASES INFECTIOUS SINGLE “NECCESSARY”

Ayox

Ayox Drops Riveting New Single, ‘Cocaina’

Omah Lay

Music Review: Omah Lay’s Boy Alone (Deluxe)

Darkua

Ghanaian Singer Darkua Releases Soulful New Single ECHO

Ayanfe

Upper Spotlight: Ayanfe

Amaarae

FOUNTAIN BABY ALBUM REVIEW – A GENRE-SPLICING POP PROJECT

Bloody Civilian

Music Review: Bloody Civilian’s Anger Management

Shaun Breezy

Shun Breezy’s Artistic Stock Is On The Rise

Musmah

Album Review: Musmah Is Soul Searching On ‘You Can’t Feel The Same Love Twice’.

Kaychuba

Kaychuba Sets To Drop ‘No Stressing’ Visuals

Gabzyy

Gabzy Brings Summer To Life With New Single ‘JAMBAZZ’

Guchi

Guchi Unveils Highly Anticipated Single Release: “All Over You” and “Mon Bebe”

LUCID

LUCID’S “HI I’M LULU” EP: A CAPTIVATING BLEND OF EMOTIONS

JOEBOY BODY & SOUL

Collective Music Review: Joeboy’s Body & Soul

Tomide the skinny nerd

Upper Spotlight: Tomide The Skinny Nerd

Tiwa Savage

Waiting In Vain Remake: Bob Marley And The Wailers Collaborate With Tiwa Savage

Dotti The Deity

Album Review: Dotti The Deity’s ‘For You Knew Me’

Rose May Alaba

Upper Spotlight: Rose May Alaba

YKB

Ykb’s Yusful Music Review

Favi

Rising Star, Favi Teases Fans With “Omo Oro”

No5hade

No5hade Launches The Year With ‘Temi’

DirtyBoy

DirtyBoy Releases Brand New Single “Why” Featuring Tuumi & Kass

Rose May Alaba

Upper Quintet: Featuring… Rose May Alaba, Yarden, Bloody Civilian

KASHCOMING

Kashcoming Makes A Statement With Debut E.P

Bloody Civillian

Upper Spotlight: Bloody Civillian

Sneaky Speed Drops Two-pack Singles

Sneaky Special Drops Two-Pack Record “Looking Good And For Love”

Mr.Eazi And Dj Edu Set To Unveil ‘Choplife Soundsystem Official Music Single

Mr.Eazi And Dj Edu Set To Unveil ‘Choplife Soundsystem’ First Single

Ebunyele Drops Underwater Visuals

Ebunyele Falls Deep ‘Underwater’ In New Visuals

Arenye

Arenye Gets Entangled In A “Full Circle” Of Emotions In Fresh Visuals

sonia

Stonia Releases New Single “The One”

Upper Quintet: Featuring Kold Af, Winny, Kaychuba, Kingjayystack, Ehyo

Upper Quintet: Featuring, Kold Af, Winny, Kaychuba…

Upper Spotlight: Jay 10

Upper Spotlight: Jay 10

MR EAZI’S ZAGADAT CAPITAL EARNS BIG IN VYDIA'S $1 BILLION BACKED BUYOUT

MR EAZI’S ZAGADAT CAPITAL EARNS BIG IN VYDIA’S $1 BILLION BACKED BUYOUT

Lojay: The Independent Gangster Romantic

Upper In The Loop: Lojay, The Independent Gangster Romantic Looking to Change the Narrative

The Upper Quintet

Upper Quintet: Featuring Teswess, Dir. Tetsuo, Sosa.ttw, Beezyx, & Tobi Peter

Davido Timeleess Album Review

Album Review: Davido’s Timeless

Nigerian Music Attorney Camille Anidi Named Among Billboard Top Music Lawyers 2023

Nigerian Music Attorney Camille Anidi Named Among Billboard Top Music Lawyers 2023

MR EAZI ANNOUNCES NEW GROUP, CHOPLIFE SOUNDSYSTEM

Upper Spotlight: DJ BIG N

The Upper Quintet

Upper Quintet: Featuring Femi & The Gang, August Weather, Bruzieee…

Female R&B Singers

Soul Femme: 12 Emerging Female African R&B Queens That Will Blow Your Socks Off.

Kaypluz

Kaypluz Is Making A Comeback And He Wants You To Know

Davido

Davido To Unveil New Acts On Rebranded Label DMW 2.0

Noon Dave

Upper Spotlight: Noon Dave

E’Major and Peruzzi’s ‘Aladdin’ Takes Listeners on a Magic Carpet Ride

Coblaze

Coblaze Unveils Debuts E.P, ‘ORBIT’

Bella Shmurda

Bella Shmurda Sparks Wonders On ‘Ara’

Crayon

CRAYON IS IN HIGH SPIRITS ON ‘THE ONE (CHOP LIFE)’

Qing Madi

UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi

Ayanfe

Upper Spotlight: Ayanfe Olarinde

Upper Spotlight

Upper Spotlight: PHANXXSUNGCHILD

Lussh Enlists Peruzzi For Hello Refix

Tems

Grammy-Winning Tems: What We Don’t Know About Her Rise To Global Stardom

Angelika

Upper Spotlight: Angelika

Davido

Valentine Essentials: These 7 Songs Might Bring Back The Red To Your Valentine.

Upper Spotlight: Quires

Morenikae

Marenikae Releases Music Video For Latest Single, ‘As I Be’.

Mikel Is At The Mercy Of Desire In Debut EP ‘Toxic’

Upper Spotlight: Adam Srae

Dem No Rate Us: The Infamous Trend Of Nigerian Artistes Approach To Concerts.

Upper Spotlight: Kayode

THE BIRTH OF UNIQUENESS: SVN ENTERTAINMENT SET TO LAUNCH OUT WITH A FREESTYLE SINGLE TITLED “PABLO”

Album Review: Runtown’s Signs

The Upper Year In Review: Top 5 Albums

Upper Spotlight: Manlikejoe

Upper Spotlight: Spy Shitta

Upper Riddim: Disk Jockeys Set To Put Music Lovers In A Frenzy Once More

In The Loop: Odumodublvck Came In A Picanto, But He Is No Light-Weight.

Kulture Zam Embarks On A Journey Of Art & Melodies On “One”

A Peep At Dami Oniru’s Soothsaying ‘Matter Of Time’.

5 Nigerian Songs That Proves Tik-Tok Is A Cash-Cow For Musicians

Album Review: Mavin’s ‘Chapter X’

Boy Ocean Enlists Alpha P’s Help On Debut ‘If’

LB Drops Groovy Afro-Pop Number “Matter”

“Boy Wonder”, Azanti Releases Debut Album “Heart Parts & Nostalgia”

Women In Film & Innovation : Jadesola Osiberu as a case study.

Sijibomi Anifowose

LAGOS IS A RAGING APHRODISIAC

Album Review: More Love, Less Ego.

Canada’s Chhina Seeks Providence On “What’s Fiction?”

Upper Spotlight -NINETY

WANDE COAL DROPS SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘UMBRELLA’

Top Boy Romi bares it all on Romi the EP.

UPPER SPOTLIGHT – HERMEZ

SwiitSam’s new single Trigger; A Story of Love and Heartbreak

Swagz.i – Diamonds in Broken Hearts

Upper Spotlight – YIMEEKA

Omar World Releases Slow, Vibey Tune, Announcing Himself to the Music Scene

Stallin’ Feat Oga Silachi & Mmzy

BIG HOMMIE REMINICES ON NEW SINGLE “GRINDING”

Show Dem Camp: The Palmwine Music Series

UPPER SPOTLIGHT – COSTA TITCH

TOSMAN’S “STAY” IS THE NEW ANTHEM FOR TRUE LOVE

In The Loop with PsychoYP

UPPER SPOTLIGHT – MIZZLE

LEX DIBA RELEASES SECOND SINGLE ‘ALRIGHT’ OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM

Mr Money With The Vibe

UPPER SPOTLIGHT – MANNYWELLZ

The Headies. Underwhelming?

VERSATILE ARTIST YVNG CHRIIS RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE TITLED “RISK” AS A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE

REVIEW: BAD SINCE ’97, UNLOCKING NEW LEVELS WITH BNXN.

UPPER SPOTLIGHT- RUNDA

Fireboy Continues His Hot Streak With Playboy

Idahams features Ajebo Hustlers on new single ‘Bad Girl’

AKtheKING & PSYCHO YP DISCUSS THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA ANTICS ON NEW JAM “ONLINE”

ICHABA REASSURES HIS LADY OF HIS UNDYING LOVE IN NEW HIT SINGLE “GHEN GHEN’

THE ELECTRIC M.I.A

The C.O.K Unveils A Hub For All Creatives To Explore.

DJ XKRIS

Upper Spotlight – Zaiam

Layzee Ella Returns With New Single, “Medusa”

H.O.M.A – COMPILATION 2

Upper Spotlight – JERIQ

Aje: Sweet Love, Good Life.

TIJANI SET TO RELEASE FIRST SINGLE OF THE YEAR “DANCE”

Upper Spotlight – Kaestyle

Quick Glance with Upper; Love, Damini

Music Review: Kingjayy’s “Long Overdue”.

RAYTHEBOFFIN IS TAKING US TO A WHOLE NEW REFRESHING UNIVERSE 

MAIRÉ CELEBRATES WOMANHOOD ON NEW SINGLE: “WOMAN”

Teni Releases New Singles – “Little” & “Legendary”

New: Metamorphosizing Simi Effortlessly Sparkles With To be Honest Album

UPPER SPOTLIGHT – ALPHA P

Upper Spotlight – Majeeed

Upper Spotlight – ODUMODUBLVCK

Outlaw – Victony EP Review

Upper Spotlight – ATTIFAYA

Fast Rising Act ‘Raphael’ releases spanking new single “Jaiye”

Upper Spotlight – Sosa.ttw

EXPLORING NEW SOUNDS AND CREATIVES: New RAY THE BOFFIN.

Gbagada Express: The Statement of a Sound Connoisseur

Upper Spotlight – Liya

Young Jonn Enlists Davido For Pulsating Remix of “Dada

Big Girl isn’t Just The Name of Seyi Shay’s album, it’s a Lifestyle