GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Burna Boy ushers in the holiday season with his latest single, “Bundle By Bundle,” now available via Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Records. The vibrant track, produced by GRAMMY®-winning collaborator Telz, captures the festive energy of late-night Nigerian parties and the joy of celebrating life’s abundance.
The release marks the beginning of the countdown to Burna Boy’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, set to drop in 2025. Known for his tradition of delivering December hits, Burna Boy continues to define the season with tracks like 2022’s “Sungba (Remix)” and “Money Play,” which coined the viral #SantaBurna hashtag.
With “Bundle By Bundle” leading the way, fans are rebranding the holidays as “Bundle December,” cementing Burna Boy’s role as the ultimate soundtrack for the season.
Amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles has capped off her remarkable 2024 with the release of her surprise three-track EP, 4 Da Ho’s, available now. Dropping as a gift to fans who fueled her year of achievements and international acclaim, the EP highlights her signature sound and undeniable artistry.
4 Da Ho’s features three tracks: “BAPHI” (with Uncool MC, CowBoii, and Mark Khoza), “ZENZELE,” and “UYAH!” Each track showcases the dynamic blend of Amapiano and Bacardi that has defined Uncle Waffles’ rise and contributed to the genres’ explosive growth this year.
As one of the most prominent faces of Amapiano, Uncle Waffles continues to deliver music that resonates globally, solidifying her status as a trailblazer and fan favorite.
GRAMMY-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid delivered a show-stopping performance at the British Fashion Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Fresh off his 2025 Grammy nomination and the release of his record-breaking album Morayo, which set a new streaming milestone on Spotify, Wizkid captivated the audience with his hit single “Troubled Mind.”
His stylish Moncler ensemble made the performance even more memorable. It featured an all-black look with a fitted top, baggy sweats, platform boots, and a backward cap.
Multidisciplinary artist Donisha Prendergast presents “The Garden That Rita Grew,” an intimate art and photography exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of her grandmother, the legendary singer and humanitarian Rita Marley. This exclusive three-day event will open on November 18 in New York City and feature live performances by Rita Marley’s grandson, Zion Marley, and reggae artist Tuff Like Iron.
The exhibit showcases vibrant portraits, symbolic landscapes, and visual narratives that highlight Rita Marley’s influence as a reggae pioneer and advocate for social change. “This exhibit is an act of cultural preservation and a stride towards generational healing,” said Prendergast.
A silent auction will run throughout the exhibit, with proceeds benefitting the Rita Marley Girls Center in Jamaica, an initiative of the Rita Marley Foundation that empowers young women through education and mentorship.
About the Rita Marley Foundation: The foundation, established by Rita Marley, focuses on addressing poverty, inequality, and education across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid has unveiled his sixth studio album, Morayo, via Starboy/Sony Music International/RCA Records. The album is deeply personal to Wizkid, as it serves as a tribute to his late mother, with the Yoruba word Morayo meaning “I see joy.”
Ahead of the album’s release, Wizkid dropped the hit singles “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz and “Kese (Dance),” both of which broke records as the most streamed songs in Nigerian Spotify history in a single day. Morayo follows Wizkid’s fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego, released in 2022, which saw major milestones including a historic Apple Music Live performance and his first-ever show at Madison Square Garden in New York.
GRAMMY-winning Haitian DJ/producer Michaël Brun joins forces with EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician John Legend and leading Haitian artist Rutshelle Guillaume for their spirited new single “Safe.”
The release of “Safe” is a representation of unity in the face of ignorance and hate. With Brun and Guillaume’s Haitian backgrounds, and Legend previously vocalising his support for the Haitian immigrant population in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio, the release of “Safe” is to encourage the building of communities and coming together.
On “Safe,”Michaël Brun combines John Legend’s soulful tone with the konpa music style from his native Haiti, making for a heartwarming, culture merging experience. Rutshelle Guillaume’s guest appearance on the track elevates this heritage-fusing link-up as she delivers a stunning vocal performance, singing in Haitian Creole.
Speaking on the track and its importance Michaël says, “John has been one of my all-time favourite singers and voices since I started making music. It is truly an honour for me to be able to introduce him to the world of konpa through our song “Safe”. The collaboration process felt natural from the start, and the moment he spoke out against misinformation surrounding Haitian immigrants in Springfield, it cemented that this song had a larger purpose. Pairing him with Rutshelle, one of Haiti’s biggest global stars, also felt like the perfect fit. “Safe” and our conversation in Springfield represents cross-cultural connection in its most authentic form, and I’m proud to be able to create bridges with our voices.”
To coincide with the song’s release, both John and Michaël travelled to Springfield to connect with the local community and filmed an hour-long conversation at a local Haitian restaurant, discussing Haitian history, bridging cultural gaps and the dangers of misinformation in the modern age.
Shenseea is officially a Grammy-nominated artist. Her album, Never Gets Late Here, is featured in the best reggae album category, and the rising star revealed to Billboard the moment she found out.
“I was in the office getting my ID done, and I started screaming. The people in the office were like, ‘Oh my God! Who died?’” Shenseea shared. “I finally made it amongst the greats, that’s what I first thought. It’s [been] a long road to get here for my country and my culture. Momentum and hype [are] more quickly accepted than quality sometimes, especially in this new generation. For me to even make it here after all I’ve been through from stage zero, I feel like I’m at ten. It’s just the icing on the cake to win.”
Central Cee, the UK rap powerhouse, has revealed his debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness, slated for release on January 24, 2025. Following the global success of his mixtapes Wild West and 23, and hit singles like “Doja” and “Obsessed With You,” this album marks a major milestone in Cench’s rise to stardom. The project, recorded across multiple international locations, features production from top talents, including his frequent collaborator, Dave.
In tandem with the album announcement, Central Cee debuted on COLORS, performing his latest single, “One by One.” Although this track won’t appear on Can’t Rush Greatness, it encapsulates the album’s core theme of persistence. Performing against a rose-gold backdrop—a symbol used throughout his work this year—Central Cee reflects on the dedication behind his success with lines like, “Can’t rush greatness, you gotta take your time, maintain it slowly.”
With Can’t Rush Greatness, Central Cee is set to showcase his growth as an artist, blending introspective lyricism with boundary-pushing beats to redefine the landscape of UK rap.
The Weeknd debuts his highly anticipated song and music video for “São Paulo” featuring Brazilian superstar Anitta. Directed by the visionary FREEKA, the video takes a dark, jarring turn as Anitta, who is pregnant in the storyline, reveals an ever-emerging face within her belly. This bizarre and haunting imagery amplifies another bold visual chapter for The Weeknd. Alongside the video premiere, “São Paulo” will be available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
The release of “São Paulo” follows a series of record-breaking accomplishments for The Weeknd. He recently surpassed his own record as the artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify, with over 120 million monthly listeners. This milestone comes on the heels of chart-topping releases like “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti, produced by Pharrell Williams, which debuted in the top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Dancing in the Flames.” Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Tekashi 6ix9ine has once again been arrested. According to TMZ, he was arrested for violating the terms of his supervised release.
6ix9ine was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and will be prosecuted at the NYC federal courthouse for violating his probation conditions. There currently is no confirmation of the violation.
6ix9ine reached his plea deal in 2020 after battling charges of racketeering, firearms, narcotics trafficking, and more.
Earlier this month, the controversial and embattled rapper signed a new record deal with Kartel Music, reportedly for over $6 million.
According to TMZ, 6ix9ine will record a new album with Mexican regional artists and tour across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.
The rainbow-haired rapper will earn $1 million for a 10-song album and $250,000 for each show of a tour, resulting in nearly $6 million in earnings.
But there is some fine print. In accepting the deal, 6ix9ine agrees to sidestep legal issues and digital beef while also avoiding arrest.
But just last month, Tekashi 6ix9ine decided to use his drama to generate some views, and this time, it involves his former flame, singer Yailin La Mas Viral. The troubled and now wanted Brooklyn rapper dropped “Repuesta,” a diss track, along with a video yesterday (Sept. 4) aimed at an ex-girlfriend and fellow artist, Yailin La Mas Viral and the ‘Get The Strap” rapper goes in on his former lover.
Even though all of the lyrics are in Spanish (and can understood in depth by those who speak the language), the visual for Repuesta (which means response) gives viewers 6ix9ine’s perception of the rocky relationship between the two artists. Also, Tekashi, known for his flamboyant wear and hairstyles, toned it down this time, donning a black suit while casually spitting his verses instead of his signature screaming style.
The visual includes footage of the rapper and Yailin La Mas Viral when they were still together. The duo dated throughout 2023 before ending things in August. Footage also includes 6ix9ine interacting with Yailin La Mas Viral’s son, whom she shares with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. The relationship publicly went sour when it was reported that 6ix9ine was arrested in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges back in January after Yailin’s mother made a report.
