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Drela and Stonebwoy declare war on the ordinary with new soundtrack “DEM DEAD”
When Drela says “DEM DEAD,” he means it both metaphorically and musically and does not apologize. The ascendant Nigerian firebrand makes a forceful impression with his latest single, “DEM DEAD,” a spirited song that slaps with intent. And you think he’s done, and in comes the Ghanaian own Grammy nominee Juggernaut, Stonebwoy, riding the beat like the vet hitmaker he purports. This is not your typical Afrobeats record. “DEM DEAD” parades through the intersection of where Afrobeats meets Dancehall, its raw urgency throbbing street and celebration at once.
Drela’s delivery is aggressive, his bars are compact, and his rhythm is drenched in the kind of hunger that only comes from a rising star. There’s an edge to his voice, a fire that reflects the runaway energy of his country’s youth, and a sound as at home in Lagos as it might be in Kingston. And then there’s Stonebwoy coming in, increasing the track’s global weight. Commanding and charismatic, his verse, which bridges cultures with the unmistakable flair of the Caribbean. He locks in, underscoring the point with gravitas only a BET Award winner can provide. It’s a sort of collaboration that doesn’t just cross borders but blends them.
The beat itself is a rhythmic, percussive playground, infectious, with melodies that hit just as hard as the lyrics. It’s a merciless foundation that dares you not to jerk around and the competition to try and match. “DEM DEAD” is a warning shot, a celebration of standing fast, and a cultural handshake between two of the strongest musical worlds. Here, Drela shows himself not just as a new voice but as a necessary one. With Stonebwoy in his corner, however, this record not only makes noise but a statement. Wherever you’re vibing in Accra, Lagos, or anywhere in between, when “DEM DEAD” hits, it’s lights out for the faint of heart.
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Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”
“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.
“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.
Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”
It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.
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Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”
Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.
Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.
If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.
The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.
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