Afrobeats Fresh Picks: Young Jonn, Bloody Civilian, Ruger x Bnxn, Tems, Black Sherif & More

African Music Heats Up: May Brings Album Bonanza & Big Collaborations

May kicks off a sizzling summer for African music! This month delivers a treasure trove of new releases, featuring some of the continent’s hottest talents – veterans and rising stars alike. Get ready for a wave of catchy singles and highly anticipated albums.

Fresh Takes & Debuts:

• Tems: Following her captivating Coachella performance, Tems unveils her reimagined version of Seyi Sodimu’s classic “Love Me Jeje.” This electrifying track serves as the first single from her upcoming debut album, “Born in the Wild,” arriving in May.
• Genre-Bending Collaborations: Fresh collaborations are spicing things up! Joeboy joins forces with teen sensation Qing Madi, while Blaqbonez teams up with the distinct stylings of ODUMODUBLVCK. Black Sherif brings the heat with a brand-new banger.

Global Connections & Unexpected Duets:

• Afropop Goes Global: Nigerian star Minz joins forces with German production trio 255 (known for their work with 1da Banton and Bella Shmurda) on the swaggering single “shadow.”
• Buried the Hatchet: Ruger and Bnxn put past tensions aside and celebrate their newfound unity with the collaborative album “RnB.”
• Chart-Topping Teams: Producer Young Jonn plays a key role in propelling Jamaican dancehall icon Sean Paul to the top of the US Afrobeats Songs chart with “Hold On,” a track on Paul’s highly anticipated album “Jiggy Forever.”

This is just a taste of what’s to come! With summer approaching, African music promises to keep the party going. Stay tuned for more exciting releases!