Burna Boy Revives Soul II Soul’s 1989 Classic with New Single “Update”
As anticipation builds for Burna Boy’s forthcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness”, the Afro-fusion pioneer has treated fans to a fresh single titled “Update.” This track stands out as it samples Soul II Soul’s iconic 1989 hit, “Back to Life,”. It adds a growing number of Afrobeats’ biggest stars recently pulling and sampling sounds from […]
What Is It About Knit Jerseys?
Cover: Knit Jerseys by – MIASIN Some pieces never leave the fashion cycles, and knit jerseys are one of them. Whether it’s the influence of high-fashion reinterpretations or reimagining vintage football kits, knit jerseys have remained a constant breath of new life with every era. There’s something about the texture, of course. Unlike traditional polyester […]
A$AP Rocky Acquitted in Assault Trial
In a high-profile legal battle, A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, was acquitted of two felony assault charges on February 18, 2025. The charges stemmed from a November 2021 incident in Hollywood, where he was accused of firing a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend and A$AP Mob member, (A$AP Relli) Terell Ephron. The trial, held […]
Tems Hits 1 Billion Streams with “Wait For U”
Tems, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female African artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This was accomplished through her “Wait for You” collaboration with Future and Drake. If anyone had told Tems in 2020/2021—before her major break with Essence—that her music would be sampled by Future and Drake, earning […]
Ayra Starr Makes History with Dual Wins at 2025 MOBO Awards
Ayra Starr achieved a historic milestone at the just concluded 2025 MOBO Awards, held on February 18 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena by clinching both the ‘Best African Music Act’ and ‘Best International Act’ awards. Starr’s victory as ‘Best International Act’ is particularly notable, as she becomes the first African woman to receive this honor—an award […]