The Needle / Senegal - Current

“The Needle / Senegal - Current” weaves together a lineup of tracks that reaches across borders and genres, stitching together contemporary sounds from Dakar to London, Accra to Los Angeles. With pop collaborations like Armaan Malik and Calum Scott’s “Always” alongside hard-hitting tracks like “I Did It” by OT7 Quanny and YTB Fatt, the playlist strikes a balance between melody and grit. Afrobeat, drill, R&B, and amapiano all find space here, with artists like Dieyla Gueye, Rema Diop, and Nomcebo Zikode bringing regional flavors into a global mix.

Lo-fi indie cuts like Dhruv’s “How?” and Mount Kimbie & King Krule’s “Boxing” sit comfortably next to dancefloor-ready tracks from HBz and Camila Cabello, while entries from French rap heavyweights and fast-rising talents like Franck DS, Smeels, and Ziba keep the energy grounded in urban influence. The result is a snapshot of what’s trending and moving across Senegal and beyond, with a focus on new voices and dynamic collaborations.