Music

Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.

Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.

A marriage, bible references and a house that went up in flames. Alongside previewing new versions of the album's songs, Kanye was joined by artists such as Shenseea, Westside Gunn, DaBaby and Marilyn Manson.

As we approach Peak Festival Weekend, here's a rundown of the who, what, where – and infection rates – of the summer’s previous music events.

Got a Carnival-shaped hole in your social calendar this bank holiday weekend? Fill it up with these banging tunes.

The cult singer-producer talks reconnecting with Playboi Carti, singing in Spanish with Bad Bunny and her forthcoming album.

Some of 2021's most hyped albums are from Pop Smoke, DMX and now, Aaliyah. So what's the difference between honouring a legacy and cashing in?

The DJ is leaving after 10 years hosting the station’s beloved breakfast show. “[It] was as much a surprise for us as it was for our listeners,” NTS said in a statement.

Dropping a few amapiano tracks in your DJ sets? Please, do your research. Here’s a guide to help you explore.

The viral music star talks small-town life, hating Boris and following his emo instincts.

After making it big in reality TV, Madchester’s Mad Hatter is back with his first solo album in 18 years – a “delusional ADHD Sgt. Pepper”. His words, not ours.

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS: BEAUTIFUL VOL. 1 features tracks from Loraine James, Tim Reaper, Grove and more.

The elusive artist on Prince, overthinking, his daily routine and his compulsive new single back n forth, which is out today.

Penned by photographer Eddie Otchere and writer Andrew Green in 1995, the cult classic novel told the story of how Jungle shaped the Black British music scene. Now, it’s being republished.

In light of the recent IPCC climate report, it’s high time the music industry reconsiders its approach. Now, a label has figured out how to produce 100 per cent recyclable records.

Two of music’s biggest, loudest personalities have joined forces. Brace yourself for an absolute banger.

The pop sensation broke records this weekend after headlining the game’s interactive Rift Tour, which featured some fan-favourite songs and a touching tribute to Mac Miller.

Could there be a collab on the horizon? We sure hope so.

THE FACE speaks to five loved-up couples about bonding and bickering over the Bluetooth speaker.

It’s been an eventful two weeks since Ye’s phantom album release party at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. Now, he’s got fashion’s most subversive name by his side.

Some Insta sleuthing suggests that the UK’s biggest grime MC could be planning a project that champions female talent.