Music
For Gabriela Richardson, music has always been a space where identity, memory, and emotion quietly collide. Now, the Spanish and African-American artist is stepping into a defining moment of her career with the announcement of her debut album, ISOLA, which arrived on platforms February 20.
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For an artist whose music has always balanced vulnerability with rhythm, the next chapter for Omah Lay feels both intimate and expansive.
The GRAMMY-nominated Afro-fusion star has officially announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind, arriving April 3. A project that signals a deeper, more reflective phase in his evolving artistry.
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There’s a quiet discipline to the way Femi Jr moves. Not rushed. Not performative. Just steady. Like someone who understands that longevity is built in private before it’s celebrated in public.
Born in Nigeria and now rooted in Vancouver, British Columbia, Femi Jr’s journey has been shaped by one central realization: acceptance from the world is fleeting, but acceptance of self is transformative. That truth became the foundation of Peace & Love, his debut album. A project born from deep self-examination, spiritual grounding, and the emotional terrain of the last three years of his life.
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Inside the walls of Roby Studio, where knobs remember every sound they’ve ever shaped, an idea started to grow. Quietly at first. Not just another project, not a sequel chasing the shadow of the first, but a return. A return to memory, to movement, to roots that stretch from Congo to Canada.
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Halima shares her latest single "Ways," the follow-up to her previous hit "Awaken," which received recognition from BBC Radio's Benji B and Clash Magazine. Both tracks will feature on her upcoming EP EXU (pronounced Eshu), set for release on May 24th via drink sum wtr.
Halima's Nigerian heritage. Exu (Eshu) is the Yoruba deity of “crossroads,” the great mediator between the forces of life and the messenger between humans and gods.
"They are known for being the God of change, chaos, and unpredictability, so they are often misunderstood," Halima explains.
"But they are present in our lives to bring us to better versions of ourselves. This project is about facing Exu and resisting it. Then succumbing and realizing Exu is within you."
In "Ways," Halima delves into the emotions of a new romantic interest, showcasing her musical prowess.
The track opens with hollow drums, crafted to mirror the exhilarating rush of intense attraction. Halima's dynamic vocals effortlessly navigate the R&B hooks, narrating the experience of being kept awake by love. The song progresses with propulsive beats and ethereal harmonies, creating a mesmerizing blend.
Halima is set to perform alongside Elliot Moss in Washington D.C., New York, and Boston this April, with a headline show in LA on June 12th at The Moroccan Lounge. Her background, spanning Lagos, London, and now Brooklyn, influences her music, rooted in folk, jazz, and theatrical elements.
The EXU EP, her label debut with drink sum wtr, reflects her Nigerian heritage, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba deity Exu (Eshu), symbolizing change and transformation.
Halima's project embraces Exu's essence, exploring themes of resistance, acceptance, and personal growth.
Vivek Shraya proudly announced the release of a music video for the captivating new version of "I Miss My Friends" originally from her latest visual album, Baby, You’re Projecting. This rendition features the legendary Jann Arden, marking another milestone in Shraya's series of major collaborations, including with Jully Black and Donovan Woods, as well as the release of How To Fail As A Popstar, her new CBC Gem original series that premiered in October.
Speaking of the experience, Arden says, “It was an absolute adventure recording with Vivek!! It’s such a great song with such a universal message of friendship and connection. I think we sound great together!”
"I HAVE A SONG WITH JANN ARDEN!?! Life is strange and awesome!" Vivek Shraya
Acknowledging Arden's influence on her artistic journey, Shraya says, “I feel like on some level, this song was inspired by Jann Arden’s “Ode to a Friend.” As a fellow Albertan, I owe so much to Jann and the path she has paved for artists like me, and I was obsessed with her album “Happy” (which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary!) which features this song. I remember thinking at the time that it was so special because there were so few pop songs that centre on friendship. Friendship is where I am most vulnerable and needy, so I have listened the shit out of that song and it feels extra special to have this full circle moment with Jann singing on this track.”
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"We are thrilled to introduce SheDJs Africa as a sister organization to SheDJs Canada. This expansion allows us to support and uplift the incredible female DJ talent across the African continent, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in the music industry."
- Osayi Olotu, Global Senior Advisor, Afros in tha City.
Afros in tha City is proud to announce the official launch of SheDJs Africa, a dynamic sister organization to the renowned SheDJs Canada DJ mentorship and workshop program.
Read MoreEziokwu Deluxe puts Odumodu in perspective, not in the way the original tape does it but in many other ways. In the original tape, Odumodu perhaps puts himself on the spot by introducing his music to the world and while we welcomed him into our hearts Odumodu needed a deluxe to prepare us for the things to come.
Read MoreThe standout recipient of the award ceremony? Afrobeats Artist of the Year: Rooky (Saskatoon) - marking a moment in history as the first Afrobeats artist in Saskatchewan to take home the prize launched at the 2023 ceremony.
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DJane Magazine, the premier publication celebrating the achievements of female DJs and electronic music artists, officially launches in Canada.
