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Don E -“You Alright Yh?” Have you heard of Don E? Well you are late because Beyoncé has jumped on that ship, featuring the UK Grime artist track “You Alright Yh?” on a March 18th Instagram Video post.
 Reminiscent of the structure of Kwamz & Flava’s “All Types of Bread”, ‘You Alright Yeah” is both a supercharged afrobeat and rap inspired anthem. Don-E teams up once again with production powerhouse, Dr Vades for “You Alright Yeah?”. Taking inspiration from his peers, Don-E offers up this super charge, afro-rap monster that is destined to spawn the next dance craze on the streets, thanks to it’s sing-a-long hook and unforgettable ad-libs. Don-E sings, “You alright yeah? How’s your mum, she good yeah?” Check out Don-E now, as he’s sure to be hitting the mainstream after the all praise from Queen Bee. By: Amandah Opoku

Eugy -“Don Corleone” UK's Eugy is a rapper you should keep your eye on. Ghana Music Awards UK definitely thinks so as he picked up the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ award. Eugy has successfully released hit after hit including 2016's "Dance For Me" featuring Mr Eazi which I dubbed the song of the Summer. With over 20 million views between the dance and official video for “Dance For Me”, the world is taking notes. Taking after Ghana’s rap king, Sarkodie, Eugy has been able to perfect the art of rapping in Twi and English, switching between the two languages with such ease. His latest effort, "Don Corleone" takes it’s name from Mario Puzo’s novel ‘The Godfather’. Within these novels, Don Corleone is the founder and boss of the Corleone crime family. He is the most powerful Mafia family in New York City.  On the Mikespro produced track, Eugy is found spitting bars on his “throne” decked in traditional Ghanaian attire -showing the world how rich is heritage is. By: Amandah Opoku

Jaij Hollands x Sona -“Coming Home” UK based Ghanaian Afrobeats artist, Jaij Hollands has cultivated a sound of his own. Jaij Hollands has been able to create a sound to unique to him -standing out amongst all the artists around him. 
 Released late 2016, Jaij Hollands recruits Afrobeats artist Sona for one of my favourite songs “Coming Home”. "Coming Home" is one of songs that really pulls at your heart. This is evident as Sona sings in the chorus “Love me today, oh…You'll be my personal person". 
 A song about love, a song where Jaij Hollands pleads with his significant other to not play with his heart and the feelings he's developed. Because, he'll be coming home soon and they can be together again. 
 For anyone who's missing someone, "Coming Home" is the song you need. By: Amandah Opoku

Juls and L.A.X - “Give You Love” If you are getting engaged or married this year, then “Give You Love” needs to high up on your wedding playlist. A classic African love story from UK based Ghanaian DJ and producer Juls and Starboy signee L.A.X, “Give You Love” is a beautiful love song which perfectly captures and expresses the love that a man has for his special queen. The Kemist Gold directed visuals also does a fantastic job of bringing the song to life and creating a short African story. A special dedication to Juls other half, “Give You Love” is perfect for the upcoming wedding season. By: Shade Alegbeleye

Kwamz & Flava -“Takeover” Released at the start of 2016, Kwamz & Flava hit song “Takeover” was one of the biggest songs to come out of the Afrobeats scene in the UK last year. With over 3 million views on Youtube before the official video was released and a viral dance success on social media, “Takeover” has gone from strength to strength. A feel good track, which makes you want to get up and dance, the visuals will also have you learning some new dance moves at it perfectly blends a mixture of African and Hip dance styles to create an Afro-fusion style. If you have not added it already then “Takeover” definitely needs to be on your playlist. Signed to Black Butter in August, Kwamz & Flava headlined their first ever sold out concert at the end of last year which received amazing reviews. Be sure to watch out for these guys this year. By: Shade Alegbeleye

Maleek Berry (ft. Geko) - “Eko Miami” Following the success of  summer anthem "Kontrolla”, Maleek Berry started 2017 by releasing the visuals to his single "Eko Miami" featuring UK artist Geko which is taken off his debut EP, Last Daze of Summer. My favourite track on the EP, "Eko Miami" has that cool vibe that makes you want to sing along and also shake a leg or two. As usual Maleek Berry doesn’t fail to disappoint with the colourful and artistic visuals that will keep you entertained and engaged and we expect nothing less from Mr Berry. Maleek Berry has just finished a successful Last Daze of Summer tour in the US and also performed at the annual SXSW music festival in Texas alongside Moelogo, Mr Eazi and more. By: Shade Alegbeleye

Mista Silva -“Murda” British-Ghanaian singer Mista Silva has been making strides in London. Silva, is regarded as  the pioneer and of one of the most important scenes in inner-city London right now in Afrobeats. From signing to Polydor in 2014 with the release of his EP ‘Let It Off’, the first unsigned artist to be music playlisted by BBC 1Xtra, to present day where Mista Silva is collaborating with other artists and releasing new music…Silva is constantly making waves. Following hits such as “Like It” ft. A.I.M, “Mafia” featuring Deborah Rose, he is back with “Murda”.  The track contains a laid back relaxed vibe compared to earlier releases. Switching from twi and, broken and english Silva delivers on the track. In an email interview with FADER, Mista Silva stated that “‘Murda”’means proving the stereotypes wrong! Growing up as a Black African in London, we’ve always been painted with negativity, so this record is about good vibes and shining above the negative energy placed upon me and my people!” By: Amandah Opoku

Moelogo  ft Adekunle Gold - “Rora Se” One of my favourite UK based African artists; Moelogo has shown nothing but growth over the last couple of years. After being nominated for a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) for the 2nd year running last year October, Moelogo released a brand new single titled “Rora Se” featuring Adekunle Gold. An uplifting, beautiful and glorious collaboration between the two artists, “Rora Se” is backed by lush acoustic guitar arrangements and an infectious drum pattern. Another classic from Moelogo, “Rora Se” is a perfect song to end the successful year that Moelogo had last year and 2017 looks set to be no different as Moelogo was rewarded £250k in funding at the start of the year from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) which will be used to help to grow and expand Moelogo’s brand internationally. We look forward to what Moelogo is set to do this year. By: Shade Alegbeleye 

Silvastone (ft. Ike Chuks) -“Incredible” UK based Silvastone, is a fast-rising London-based African artist/producer. 
 Like his peer Maleek Berry, Silvastone began producing for other artists before taking a break to develop himself as an artist resulting in his debut single release in 2014. He is renowned for his signature blend of entertwining his West African heritage with his South-London upbringing. Silvastone’s sound is referred to as a creative hybrid of African beats, UK sounds and Global melodies. 
 His latest single, is the self-produced “Incredible” which is featured on his EP ‘Levels’ released earlier this month. Silvastone recruits Ike Chuks on his upbeat tempo song which is described as “packed with vibrant energy to the brim” By: Amandah Opoku

Sona -“Story” Following a break from the music scene, British born Nigerian artist Sona made a comeback late last year ready to take over from where he left off. Ending 2016 with a massive track titled “Hurt Nobody” featuring UK rapper Sneakbo, Sona kicked off 2017, with a brand new single titled "Story". If you know Sona’s story, you will understand the passion and emotive that went into this Lexxy Flow produced song as Sona he narrates his journey thus far in both his local dialect Yoruba and English. Ready to take over the scene, Sona is definitely one to watch out for this year as he prepares to release a lot more material. If you have not heard of Sona before check out his previous hit singles such as; “Ijo Sona” and “No Wahala” you will not be disappointed. By: Shade Alegbeleye