ロンドン出身のプロデューサー兼アーティストであるMxzIは、フォンク（phonk）というジャンルにおいて第一人者となった。彼はSpotifyで17億回以上のストリーミング再生数を記録し、月間リスナー数は1600万人を超えている。
MxzIは10代の頃、フリースタイルやヒューマンビートボックスから音楽活動を開始し、その後独学でFL Studioを使用した音楽制作を習得した。18歳で学校を中退し、叔父でありメンターでもあるDKAYYの支援を受けて音楽活動に専念。この指導を通じて、彼は初期のコラボレーション作品であるATLXSとの仕事などと共に、独自の「Ladrão Style」と呼ばれるフォンクを確立した。
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Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational hip-hop DJ, producer and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, has died at age 67 from complications related to cancer. TMZ first reported the news. Kurtis Blow, executive director of the Hip Hop Alliance, described him as a 'key architect' of the genre's global identity.
Billboard has named its best new dance tracks of the week, featuring releases by Zhu, Innellea, Ian Snow, Bianca Oblivion and Horsegiirl. The list highlights upcoming album singles, festival previews and collaborations amid a vibrant dance music scene. Other notes include Mau P's SXSW appearances and chart movements.
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Electronic producer Skrillex and Puerto Rican singer-rapper Young Miko have released their new single 'Duro'. The track, which they first debuted at last year's Ultra Miami Music Festival, was announced during a recent performance in Bogotá. A visualizer for the song is now available.
One of Ethiopia's most prominent musicians, Teddy Afro, has released his first major album since 2017, titled Etorika (2026). The project garnered millions of views and streams within hours, sparking discussions in Ethiopia and the diaspora. It addresses themes of unity, identity, generational reflection, and social tensions.
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Phoenix Waters Productions and TE Creatives have announced 'K-Pop Out of Time,' a cross-border musical feature uniting the U.K., Hong Kong, and Korea. The film follows a K-pop idol accused of plagiarism who travels back to 1980s Hong Kong and falls in love with the song's original songwriter. Filming is scheduled to begin later this year.