Afrobeats

Afrobeats is a vibrant, eclectic genre born from the fusion of traditional Yoruba music, jazz, fuji, and soul with elements of Western pop and electronic music. Characterized by infectious, polyrhythmic grooves, percussive horn sections, and catchy, layered vocal harmonies, afrobeats blends energetic, danceable beats with introspective, socially conscious lyrics. Emerging in 1960s Nigeria, the genre evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, influenced by artists like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Adé. In the 2010s, a new wave of afrobeats artists propelled the genre to global prominence, incorporating contemporary styles like hip-hop and R&B. Afrobeats' cultural significance lies in its ability to transcend borders, language, and generations, speaking to the African diaspora's shared experiences and aspirations. While drawing from similar styles like highlife and juju, afrobeats' distinctive blend of traditional and modern elements sets it apart, making it a defining sound of contemporary African popular music.

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Single - Released July 4, 2025

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Angel Toakesse
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Asake
Azu
Barbie Africana
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Bigiano
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Bruce Melodie
Burna Boy
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Cleotrapa
Crayon
D Stone
Donel
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Fepache
Fimiguerrero
Fireboy DML
Gabzy
GetItDmac
Gold Fang
Guchi
JayO
Jenva
Joeboy
Jungeli
KOJO BLAK
Kaka Highflames
Kalibwoy
Kanu
Khaid
Khalif Bryant
King Paluta
King Promise
Kobi Jonz
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Lasmid
Limoblaze
Lone Don
Loui Santana
MBOSS
MC CARO
Marioo
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Master KG
NSG
Nes Mburu
Odeal
Olamide
Oxlade
Priesst
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Rayona
Rema
Ruger
Rybeena
SPINALL
SaintFloew
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Savanah
Scar Mkadinali
Seyi Vibez
Skat Nati
Skillibeng
Skippa
Skyface SDW
Spyro
Sulfa Ge
Swavé
T4L
Tayc
The Majeek
Tiwa Savage
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Toluwa
Tona
Tsepo
Umar Keyn
Vector
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Young Jonn
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Asake
Davido
JC Reyes
Tems
Ayra Starr
Omah Lay
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Olamide
CKay
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Kizz Daniel
Ruger
Headie One
Libianca
Amaarae
Joeboy
Odeal
Popcaan
Ayo Maff
Young Jonn
Fally Ipupa
Lojay
Darkoo
Black Sherif
Tempoe
Tiwa Savage
Nico & Vinz
FT Kings
Mr Eazi
Oxlade
Tml Vibez
Fepache
King Promise
Ryflo
Ugly Andz.
Master KG
Sarz
Skillibeng
Nyla
Zinoleesky
Wande Coal
Fuse ODG
Adekunle Gold
Bella Shmurda
Kah-Lo
Jungeli
Renn
Byron Messia
Tyler ICU
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Mohbad
Original Koffee
Qing Madi
ÉaBest
Beenie Man
Fave
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Crayon
Naïka
Zlatan
Runtown
Pheelz
Naira Marley
Sarkodie
Rotimi
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Kranium
Gabzy
Patoranking
Young Stunna
Dj Yo!
Ehis 'D' Greatest
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Mr Magic
Teni
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