Music

royalties
Royalties 101: How Music Actually Makes Money

For a new generation of musicians navigating a global industry, understanding royalties is therefore not…

Love Stray
“Love Stray” Review: Brilliant Braye Strikes Again With Expressive New EP

With Love Stray, Braye continues to position himself as one of the more compelling storytellers…

Jubed
Jubed Is Expanding the Sound and Vision of Ghanaian Pop

“Ghanaian music will always be my number one foundation, but Nigerian music, especially in this…

sampling
Sampling, Interpolation, and What Music Copyright Requires

Failure to clear samples or interpolations may lead to consequences that extend beyond legal disputes.…

oSHAMO
In Conversation: oSHAMO Talks Fuji, Self-Discovery, and What’s Next

“My job now is to put my culture on the map, and that is exactly…

Spotlight
Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Big Bang

Afrocritik Music Spotlight: Big Bang By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku “Guess who’s back back back, back again…

What You Lose When You Sign Away Your Masters

Masters ownership is one of the most consequential decisions an artiste can make, because it…

iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi
“iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi” Review: Sjava’s Emphatically Concludes Trilogy With New Album

iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi stands as the magnum opus of Sjava’s artistic journey so far, a body…

Billboard
Who Shapes Our Narratives?: Afrobeats, Billboard, and the Barometers of Success in African Music

To recalibrate the balance of cultural authority, African music publications must be adequately resourced and…

Hybrid
“Hybrid” Review: Shoday’s Artistry Solidifies on Debut Album

The consistent throughline across Hybrid is Shoday himself and the strength of his vocal work. …