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Tinashe released another studio album in September last year, BB/ANGEL (2023). While staying close to the rhythm and blues and pop sounds she's been exploring since the beginning of the last decade, the album marked a greater embrace of electronic production. This resulted in songs like...

She works late into the evening among piles of paperwork, determined to get things done.

Zimdancehall recording artist Dumalisile Mehlomakhulu aka Dobba Don.

The impossible dream of a farm worker comes true.

Farmworker becomes an astronaut.

Among piles of paperwork, a young woman works late into the evening, determined to accomplish her goals.

A determined young woman working late into the evening, surrounded by piles of paperwork.

Two years after his last studio album release, Me (2022), the acclaimed rhythm and blues crooner Marques Houston has made a highly anticipated comeback. In late January, Houston dropped his record single, "Admit It," marking the first taste of music from his forthcoming project, "The Best Worst...

The world runs on time, folks. Time is a concept we experience daily, from the slow crawl of hours to the fleeting rush of moments. But for scientists and engineers, measuring time with extreme precision is essential. A millisecond is a unit of time specifically designed to quantify very short...

Feeling the beat? Check out "That Thang" by Mizdee (Lucia Danai Murowe).

De-essers are digital audio effect plugins (or pro audio signal processing hardware effects) used in many different things, like music production, audio treatment for podcasts, and even creating when audiobooks. They are meant to reduce the harsh "ess" or excess "sibilant" sounds that can...

Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Dexter Baysiq offers up "GRIND." Aaron Mheta (Black Phantom Films) shot and directed the music video.

Immerse yourself in the sounds of Zimbabwean hip-hop with Dexter Baysiq's record single, "GRATEFUL," featuring King Alpha.

The latest record single "Ginger" by Dr. Kells (produced by FedoBeatz and mixed by Adager) has been accompanied by a newly released music video, shot in Abuja, Nigeria, and directed by Dammy Chexy. Known for his melodic voice and afrobeat sound, Dr. Kells' video features visuals that complement...

The South African Amapiano song "Tshwala Bam" by record producer Thato Seth Mathobela and musical artist Yuppe featuring S.N.E. and EeQue has an accompanying music video. You may want to take a look at it for sure!

Building on the momentum of his acclaimed tracks "Adawise" and "JOL," ZULO prepares to sow the seeds of his next project, "Garden," due for release on April 19th. ZULO has also released a tantalizing 30-second teaser for his upcoming track, "Garden." While details remain scarce, the snippet...

Audio plugin software developer Imaginando has released an update for their time-based K7D Tape Delay Virtual Studio Technology effect, bringing it to version 1.4.0. The software's version 1.4.0 update also brings VST3 compatibility, ensuring it remains current with music industry standards and...

What is the difference between a Zimdancehall riddim and an album?

Take a moment to listen to "Muzorewa" by Zim hip-hop rapper GZE. "Muzorewa" info Recording artist Producer Sound engineering Resilience Chekera (songwriter) Texas Afro Zenda

Tune in to "Handipere," a catchy record single by Herman. "Handipere" info Recording artist Producer Video director Mukombe Mupelo Herman G Fingers Taurai Zidya