Music analysis: Natanya - A feline’s rise to stardom
To make noise in the oversaturated music industry, an artist has to bring something unique and fresh to the table.
One artist who has demonstrated this is Natanya, a singer-songwriter from London who is defining a new pop sound, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
The King of Soul: Sam Cooke’s Granddaughters are carrying on his legacy with their upcoming debut album ‘The Womack Sisters’
Los Angeles-based Soul and R&B trio, The Womack Sisters release their debut album on Friday, August 14, writes Music News Blitz’s Gabrielle Wilkinson.
The sisters, Zeimani, Kucha and BG Womack, are set to breathe soul back into the 21st century with old-school melodies interwoven with a fast-paced modern twist in their self-titled debut album, The Womack Sisters.
Their single, “If I Let You,” has already set the debut up for success, with the track going viral online, earning praise from high-profile musicians such as Pharrell Williams and SZA.
Album review - Therapy at the Club by Flo
In this current era of nostalgia-baiting and revivals of the past, when looking among the crowd, Flo have perfected the method of keeping it current and modern.
On August 7, they released their long-awaited sophomore album, THERAPY AT THE CLUB, to much praise and showcased their evolution, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Album review - ‘Blue Island’ by Ravyn Lenae
On August 7, Ravyn Lenae released her third album, Blue Island, named after a small town in Illinois just south of Chicago, her hometown.
The 14-track album demonstrates Lenae’s versatility and rejection of fitting in the box that Black women are expected to fit in, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Music news: Bruno Mars’ Romantic tour stop in London comes to an end
Bruno Mars just completed a 10-day residency at Wembley Stadium, with six dates ranging from July 18-28.
This marks the end of the European leg, which began in France and toured in other large cities such as Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany, writes Music News Blitz's Brianna Ngambi.
Music news: Nobody builds anticipation quite like Tyla as A*Pop arrives
Grammy-winning singer Tyla has transformed what could have been a routine album rollout into one of the most exciting campaigns of the year, reminding everyone why she has become one of South Africa’s greatest musical success stories.
With A*Pop arriving on July 24, it’s easy to forget just how quickly Tyla’s rise happened, writes Music News Blitz’s Victoria Bruwer.