Elle McGuire

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Simao Imani’s “Jeune Enfant” Is A Quiet Beauty in Every Note

With Jeune Enfant, Swiss singer-songwriter Simao Imani delivers a graceful composition that thrives on emotional restraint and thoughtful songwriting. Blending neo-soul, indie…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 2 days ago

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Lauren Akosia’s “It’s Time” Is A Bright Future Set to Rhythm

Lauren Akosia is building something that’s becoming harder to ignore. While many artists flirt with Afro-house aesthetics, “It’s Time” feels like a…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 2 weeks ago

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Riwo’s “Hero Girl” Balances Emotional Weight With Effortless Groove

Riwo has always approached songwriting with emotional generosity, but “Hero Girl” may be her most refined statement yet. Drawing together contemporary Afrobeats,…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 3 weeks ago

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Bo Johnson and Stefano Vecchia arrive with a notably refined offering in “Bacio Quel Body”

Bo Johnson and Stefano Vecchia arrive with a notably refined offering in Bacio Quel Body, a release that positions itself at the…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 1 month ago

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Kuda-Kwashé Turns Community Into Melody on “Afua’s Kitchen (Hosted by Ne-Yo)”

Some songs are built around a hook. Others are built around a feeling. On “Afua’s Kitchen (Hosted by Ne-Yo),” Zimbabwean-born artist Kuda-Kwashé…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 1 month ago

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Hakeem Martin and small village Dive Into Hip-Hop Therapy with Rock-and-Roll Nerve In ‘Selfish’

Some songs entertain. Others heal. Selfish manages to do both. Hakeem Martin and small village have created a track that feels like…

By ELLE MCGUIRE • 2 months ago