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

I don't understand why some people recommend mixing to -6 dB, because when I try to process tracks at -7 loudness units full scale, everything becomes very muddy, especially the bass.

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...

This APU Loudness Meter plugin update simplifies the user interface, fixes resizing issues, and makes the meter run smoother. It also resolves microphone access on macOS and ensures compatibility with more professional music recording software.

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

Fuse Audio Labs—a music production software development outfit led by Reimund Dratwa—has just unveiled their latest plugin, the VCE-118 dynamic range enhancer. Available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, the new digital signal processing effect...

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

Hold onto your hat, honeybunch, because Zimbabwean social media is brewing with drama! Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe—known for his… shall we say, colorful personality—recently threw shade at Mukudzei Chitsama (i.e., a Zim hip-hop recording artist professionally known by Zimbos as "Holy Ten")...

Many users recommend using Valhalla DSP digital reverbs instead of Apple Logic Pro's stock reverberation audio units. I'm quite happy with the ChromaVerb; you can get into the fine details and parameters including a parametric equalizer. However, I am curious about what Valhalla offers that...

What dB level should the vocals be at for mixing and mastering?

"Nyarara Mwanangu" lives up to its billing, as Tazoita Cash Records' and Zim hip-hop rapper Stunner delivers a lyrical masterclass on a fresh music video directed by Redcat. Watch Stunner's new creative effort below:

American Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington is dropping his new studio album, Fearless Movement, in early May (2024). The LP album is heavily inspired by dance and features a bunch of collaborations with different musicians. One of those musicians is Andre 3000, who is known for his work with...

To improve the clock stability and audio quality in my DAW, I'm looking to buy an external master clock. Currently, my RME Fireface 800 acts as the master clock. Any advice on affordable options that offer a noticeable improvement without breaking the bank?

Lend your ears to the record single "Very Tight" performed by Zim hip-hop musician Holy Ten. "Very Tight" info Recording artist Production Mukudzei Chitsama (Performer) Samanyanga Sounds

With an anticipated release by the end of this month, Nonetheless (i.e., via Parlophone and x2) is the brand new studio album from Pet Shop Boys. For the album's production, the music duo made up of vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe teamed up with James Ford, one half of Simian...

Back in February, Charli XCX dropped some major news; she's cooking up a brand new studio album called Brat which is slated for the early part of June. But that's not all! The English singer and songwriter has blessed us with not one, but two fresh tracks to tide us over until then. The singles...