Madusa Sidibay is a contributor to GRAMMY.com
Editor’s Note: Updated Monday, June 23, to add links to recently published recaps of GRAMMY House NYC events. Rhythm & Soul — one of many events held during the Recording Academy’s first GRAMMY House pop-up experience in New York City — was a carefully curated experience celebrating the undeniable innovation and influence of Black musicians. Held June 14 at the…
If you were online during the summer of 2022, chances are you’ve heard Pheelz’s viral hit single "Finesse." The swanky Afro-fusion track (featuring fellow Nigerian artist Bnxn) ushered in a world of crossover success for Pheelz, who began his career as a producer for the likes of Omah Lay, Davido, and Fireboy DML. Born Phillip Kayode Moses, Pheelz’s religious upbringing…
Afrobeats and amapiano may be the most prominent sounds originating from Africa on the global radar, but another sound from Africa is gaining steam. Coined by the creative collective DRB LasGidi in 2014, the alté genre combines elements of Afrobeats, pop, rap, R&B, soul, dancehall, and more. It's the sonic result of a Nigerian arts scene developed by and for…
