Results for: 'afrobeat'

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New Parisian Noise

Open-minded collectives like 99GINGER are giving the French capital’s party scene a much needed shake-up.

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New music for the new year: the rising artists you need to hear

22 for ’22: the musicians who are going to smash it in the months ahead. Dig in.

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The Lagos rave scene is going strong

The Nigerian city is world-famous for Afrobeats and slick party culture. Now, a growing community of liberally-minded young people are flocking to impromptu venues for hard-hitting house tracks.

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The Face Mix 004: Juls

The British-born Ghanaian producer whose discography includes work with Lauryn Hill, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Not3s and Kojo Funds takes us on an hour-long tour through the Ghana highlife genre.

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Best new African music: March’s roundup

Featuring Rema’s booty-bouncing anthem, Yaw Tog’s Stormzy-assisted Sore remix and Niniola’s confessional R&B.

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Listen to THE FACE’s Wireless playlist

Brace yourself: the likes of Cardi B, Burna Boy and City Girls are playing this weekend.

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We’ve teamed up with The Great Escape!

Tems, Enny and Gabriels are playing on the Spotlight Stage at the Brighton festival.

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Best new African music: August’s roundup

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

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The best new tracks, picked by our staff

Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Amaarae, J Hus, Anz and PinkPantheress.

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J Hus strives for revolutionary purpose on Big Conspiracy

Review: A majestic second album marks a significant personal growth for the UK rapper.

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The best new songs, picked by our staff

Asake mixes afrobeats and amapiano, Finn Foxell goes punk and Clipz delivers a bank holiday banger.

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Listen to the Scorpion Kings’ special amapiano mix

The South African superproducer duo celebrate the genre that’s enjoying a moment in the sun.

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DRB LasGidi: “Altê’s not a genre, it’s not a type of music, it’s just being different.”

Teezee, Fresh L and Boj's debut album Pioneers is a crowning moment for Nigeria‘s altê movement.

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Cruising with British heavyweight Anthony Joshua

Will AJ’s fists of fury beat Tyson Fury? “Hundred per cent. Hundred per cent.” You heard it from the horse’s mouth.

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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist

The best contemporary music – featuring new additions from J Balvin, Shanti Celeste and South London newcomer Darkoo.

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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist

Featuring No Rome’s new supergroup, Darkoo’s heartbreak anthem and a Stormzy-assisted Ghanain drill remix.

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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist

Featuring filthy club rap from Shygirl and slowthai, Bella Shmurda’s feel-good Afrobeats and Brent Fayiaz’s irresistible R&B.