Shekhinah - Until Until [Music Video]
South African star Shekhinah deepens the story of her 2025 project Less Trouble with the romantic video for Until Until. Blending R&B with subtle Amapiano textures, the visual follows Shekhinah riding on a motorbike while reflecting on a beautiful date with her partner. Dreamy scenes and emotive storytelling enhance the song’s themes of enduring love, adding a heartfelt, cinematic close to the album’s narrative.
R&B icon Mýa celebrates nearly three decades in music with the release of the vibrant video for ASAP, the lead single from her upcoming album Retrospect. Blending late ’70s and ’80s funk with contemporary R&B, the track arrives just after the anniversary of her debut hit single "It's All About Me" (1998). Directed by City James, the visual signals a confident new era as Mýa continues her independent run through Planet 9.
Nigerian hitmaker Wande Coal returns with the captivating 2026 single"Dearly", featuring rising star singer/somgwriter Qing Madi. Blending soulful vocals with lush production from Timmy, the track pairs heartfelt lyricism with an infectious melody. Qing Madi’s standout verse elevates the collaboration, adding fresh energy to the romantic record and creating a smooth, emotionally rich listening experience destined for repeat plays worldwide.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Iyanya returns with the vibrant new single “Work,” a track that highlights his signature blend of catchy melodies and engaging lyricism. Known for his distinctive sound and versatility, Iyanya delivers a compelling performance that reflects his artistic growth and experiences. “Work” stands as a strong addition to his impressive catalog, reinforcing his place among Nigeria’s most talented musicians while offering fans and music lovers another must-have song for their playlists.
Brooklyn artist Chelsie Denise, also known as “NYC’s Sweetheart,” delivers raw emotion in the official video for “Cry For Me.” The visual tells a Brooklyn love story about loyalty, struggle and betrayal, following a couple who build together only for success to fracture their bond. Offering a modern twist on Jay-Z’s “Song Cry,” the track captures heartbreak, resilience and the bittersweet power of walking away.
From her third and latest album Do You Still Love Me? , Ella Mai unveils the visuals for “Outside,” a single that finds the Grammy-winning singer returning to the romantic honesty that first made her a fan favorite. In the video, Mai embraces vulnerability as she navigates single life, balancing independence with a lingering desire ("If that phone lights up, say the word and I'm there.") for love and genuine connection.
As Reggae Month celebrations grow across the Caribbean, reggae’s tradition of resistance and social commentary takes center stage with a new collaborative release on reparatory justice. Grammy-winning Gramps Morgan joins Gassy Dread, the recording identity of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, for "Reparations", a single addressing colonialism and slavery’s lasting impact while highlighting reggae’s historic role in liberation movements and advocacy worldwide today.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Cheque ushers in a bold new chapter with his seven-track EP YAZI , a deeply personal project rooted in emotional hip-hop, trap-infused production, and his signature melodic style. Blending Afropop with R&B and street-pop influences, Cheque reflects on ambition, faith, pressure, and resilience across standout tracks like “Goodbye” and “Ocean Dry.” From the urgent opener “Booming” to the introspective closer “Desperado,” YAZI captures an artist embracing vulnerability, growth, and renewed confidence with honest storytelling and expressive soundscapes.
UK singer/songwriter Cleo Sol opens 2026 with “Nothing Is Impossible With You,” a faith-centered slow soul track about seeking divine guidance and strength through hardship. Carried by sparse production (including a timid but hypnotic drum pattern), the song highlights her warm vocals and reflective lyrics. Emphasizing resilience, gratitude, and self-growth, Sol encourages listeners to overcome doubt, cherish loved ones, and remain steadfast in faith.
GloRilla’s recent public clash with her sister Victoria “Scar Face” Woods has ignited a familiar and uncomfortable conversation about fame, family, and financial obligation. Since breaking out in 2022 with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and quickly ascending to mainstream success with charting singles, awards, and a top-five debut album, the Memphis rapper has become one of hip-hop’s fastest-rising stars. But with that success has come an expectation that she must now serve as the financial backbone of an extended family, a burden that too often gets placed on the first person to “make it” out of difficult circumstances. Scar Face’s claims that GloRilla has abandoned family members in need tap into a narrative that success equals permanent responsibility. Yet the evidence suggests a far more complicated reality. GloRilla has publicly shown moments of generosity toward her parents and loved ones, and other family members have stepped forward to defend her support over the years. Her response (including sharing a message of appreciation from her mother and urging her sister to seek employment) may have felt blunt, but it underscored a necessary point: providing help does not mean surrendering one’s autonomy or becoming an endless source of cash for anyone who asks.
This Throwback Thursday, hip-hop fans revisit “Me, Myself and I,” the groundbreaking 1989 single by De La Soul. Released in March 1989 from their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, the song became the trio’s only No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart while also topping the Dance Club Play chart. Built around a Funkadelic sample and playful lyricism, the track helped define alternative rap’s creative freedom at the dawn of the 1990s. Written as a response to critics labeling them “hippies of hip-hop,” the song saw members like Posdnuos and Trugoy The Dove push back against industry expectations and celebrate individuality. Producers including Prince Paul crafted a radio-friendly groove sampling Funkadelic’s “(Not Just) Knee Deep,” though the group initially resisted its commercial sound before recording what would become a defining anthem of self-expression. The satirical music video, directed by Charles Stone III, featured cameos from members of A Tribe Called Quest, including Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, reinforcing the song’s message of authenticity over conformity. Today (February 12, 2026) also marks the third anniversary of Trugoy’s passing, making this throwback a poignant reminder of De La Soul’s lasting legacy and the timeless power of staying true to oneself.