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Diamond Platnumz talks about the different sounds on new EP and more on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Diamond Platnumz, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and LootLove’s Favourite Track of the Week!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With LootLove This Sunday, March 20th at 1p London / 2p Lagos/Paris / 3p Johannesburg / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm
Cover Star Interview
Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz joins LootLove via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track, “Melody (feat. Jaywillz).” He also discusses his latest EP, First Of All; working with talent from across the continent; learning to produce during lockdown; and trying his hand at amapiano.
The Big 5
LootLove shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Oxlade; Smallgod, DARKOO & KiDI; Rich Mavoko feat. Nviiri The Storyteller; Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo feat. Sino Msolo & Boibizza; and Elaine.
Africa Rising
Apple Music’s latest Up Next: South Africa artist, hip-hop star ByLwantsa, is the latest artist featured from the Africa Rising playlist, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars, and this week’s show features his two singles, “WHITEBOARDS (feat. ThatoFeels),” and “Pretty Stars,” from his EP, SPIJØNGET (Chapter Three). Listen HERE.
Loot Loves
Each week, LootLove chooses her favourite track, taken from one of Apple Music’s African playlists. This week she shines a light on Nigerian singer-songwriter Skiibii and his single, “Baddest Boy (Remix)[feat. Davido]”, from Apple Music’s Naija Hits playlist. Listen HERE, and find a roundup of all LootLove’s selections on Apple Music’s LootLoves playlist, HERE.
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, March 20th at 1p London / 2p Lagos/Paris / 3p Johannesburg / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow or on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
Diamond Platnumz on his thirst for new music
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To me the first duty I have is to know all the new songs that come. It’s like when people go to school or whatever, I must know all the new songs that come out. When the new song or new artist comes out, I have to embrace it. When you hear someone, you’ll never know how big the song can be, how big the artist can be, so when the new artists come I embrace everything.
If there’s this new type of sound, [I need to know] if I’m going to have to do it or however I’m gonna do it. Ok, there’s a new type of artist, and I want to do a song with them, how am I gonna do it? I don’t stop learning.
Diamond Platnumz on showcasing African music
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As an African I think I have a duty to promote and to embrace the culture where I came from, through my music so I can tell a story about not only where I came from, but the whole continent of Africa, telling the world how beautiful it is, telling the world stories that maybe sometimes aren’t ever heard, and as an East African as well I’ve got a duty as well to show the world that there’s the greatest musicians from here, to represent the continent from the East side of Africa.
Diamond Platnumz on the different sounds of ‘First of All’
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There’s different types of sounds of the EP, and the main point is I’m African, and all the sounds you hear on there are African sounds, from different zones – there’s piano, there’s afrobeat, there’s bongo flava. I just wanted to mix so that I can give the world the collection of our sound.
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U.S.-Based Ghanaian Artist Qwamenewking Releases New Single “Adwoa Serwaa”
U.S.-based Ghanaian artist Eric Frimpong, better known as Qwamenewking, has just released his much-anticipated single titled “Adwoa Serwaa.” The song is now available on all major streaming platforms, capturing the hearts of fans with its vibrant rhythm and soulful lyrics.
“Adwoa Serwaa” is an excellent blend of Afrobeat and highlife, infused with Qwamenewking’s unique style that has consistently charmed Music lovers both in Ghana and abroad. This single tune shows how much he pays homage to his root ,beauty and grace of a Pure Ghanaian woman named Adwoa Serwaa.
In the track, Qwamenewking employs a rich fusion of traditional Ghanaian musical elements and modern production techniques, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary. The song’s instrumentation features vibrant percussion, melodic guitar riffs, and smooth vocal harmonies, showcasing Qwamenewking’s ability to blend the old with the new seamlessly.
Eric Frimpong, well known as Qwamenewking, has been a prominent buddy in the Afrobeat and highlife music scenes, particularly among the Ghanaian diaspora in the United States. His music is known for its Amazing storytelling and cultural resonance in his songs. With each release.
Stream “Adwoa Serwaa” Now via the links below
https://audiomack.com/
https://www.boomplay.com/
Music lovers can also stream “Adwoa Serwaa” on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube And Don’t Forget to follow him on all Social Media platforms.
Facebook- @Qwamenewking / @ Kingsmusic
X – Qwamenewking
Instagram- Qwamenewking
Linktree- Qwamenewking
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6LACK Returns With New Song “Fuck The Rap Game
Today, the multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist 6LACK returns with the release of his stirring new song “FTRG” (“Fuck The Rap Game”) via LVRN/Interscope Records. The track sees 6LACK in deep reflection as he honors his rap roots, revealing much about his own staggering personal and professional journey. A journey lined with the tumultuous ups and downs of the music industry that goes hand-in-hand with his own journey as a man in today’s world. It’s the result of a man vehemently working to be his best for his family, his friends, his peers, his community and himself, choosing to stay focused on his higher purpose that led him to find music. Directed by AboveGround, the video brings to life the many sentiments at play in this song: The flashiness and allure of the industry while 6LACK bares himself and remains authentically him.
“FTRG” follows the release of his beloved More Lonely Nights acoustic project that celebrated the one year anniversary of his Grammy-nominated album, Since I Have A Lover. It also arrives as 6LACK is in the middle of his striking No More Lonely Nights Tour that has introduced a series of intimate performances that capture the raw emotion that lines the collection of songs on Since I Have A Lover, delving into 6LACK’s personal journey with mental health, healing, personal growth, love and finding his way through it all — the good and the bad.
Since I Have A Lover has received large critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, Zane Lowe, Rolling Stone, Forbes, Business Insider, Complex, Fader and Pitchfork to name a few. It introduced a collection of profound songs speaking on mental health, recovery, self-improvement, love and revealed much about 6LACK’s personal journey navigating life’s highs and lows. It’s 6LACK like we’ve never seen or heard him before. The album features stunning collaborations with Don Toliver, Wale, India Shawn, Ty Dolla $ign, QUIN, and production by Leon Thomas, OZ, Fwdslxsh, Scribz Riley, EarthGang’s Olu, Teddy Walton and others.
ABOUT 6LACK:
Pronounced “Black”, the four-time GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist has brilliantly captured a voice of a generation through his dynamic art for years now. Born and raised in Zone 6 of Atlanta, 6LACK exploded onto the scene with his breakout debut FREE 6LACK album in 2016, cementing his insatiable, singular sound. He was later catapulted into stardom in 2018 with the arrival of his critically acclaimed album, East Atlanta Love Letter, which hit No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
The revered artist has amassed over 9.2 billion global streams across platforms while also giving the world some of the biggest hits from the past decade through explosive collaborations with some of today’s most beloved artists including J. Cole, Future, Selena Gomez, Young Thug, Timbaland, Normani, Isaiah Rashad, Rita Ora, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Baby, Khalid, Jessie Reyez, Nao and many more. Most recently, his colossal collaboration with Lil Tjay on the song “Calling My Phone” earned him a No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and hit No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track has since reached platinum status and was brought to life through a moving performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
6LACK: NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS TOUR DATES:
Sat Jun 22 | Waukee, IA | Vibrant Music Hall
Thu Jun 27 | McKees Rocks, PA | Roxian Theatre
LISTEN TO THE SINCE I HAVE A LOVER LP HERE
LISTEN TO THE NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS EP HERE
6LACK Press Photos: https://umusic.box.com/s/
Follow 6LACK: INSTAGRAM I TWITTER I YOUTUBE I SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK I WEBSITE
For more information visit www.6LACK.com
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