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I-dle finds a fresh groove with ‘We Made’

Veteran girl group I-dle returned Monday with its ninth EP, “We Made,” presenting the release as both a musical reset and a renewed commitment to the fundamentals of songwriting after nearly nine years together. The five member-group — Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua — introduced the album as a project “born from reflecting on what truly makes a good song” at a media showcase held in Gwangjin-gu, eastern Seoul. “We spent a lot of time asking ourselves what good music really is,” said lea

Nama melonjak di negara jiran – Ayez Shaukat Fonseka

PETALING JAYA: Pelakon, Ayez Shaukat Fonseka, 37, meluah rasa syukur apabila Indonesia mula memandang bakatnya sebagai pelakon. Justeru, Ayez tidak terkilan sekiranya namanya tidak dipandang di tanah kelahiran sendiri. “Walau tak berapa dipandang di negara sendiri, Alhamdulillah nama kian melonjak di luar, kini di mata negara jiran,” katanya menerusi Thread. Ayez berkata demikian ketika berkongsi ... Read more The post Nama melonjak di negara jiran – Ayez Shaukat Fonseka appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Eight Years Of Rituals With Rosalía

In 2018, I became convinced that flamenco had South Asian origins. I hadn’t listened to much flamenco, if any at all, until my roommate Jake introduced me to Rosalía. I watched her dance—using her feet to strike the ground, making an instrument of her body, raising her arms in intricate flourishes—and I thought I’ve seen this before. It looked so Indian to me. Jake and I used to argue about it whenever we watched her music videos, which means we argued about it constantly. Me: “Romani people are from Rajasthan and there is no flamenco without Romani people!” Him: “Bitch, you can’t even spell flamenco.” We didn’t go anywhere without first downing black cherry White Claws and watching the “Con Altura” music video, mimicking her stomps on the brown carpet of our living room. I think I still have the whole thing memorized. Even though Rosalía experienced success early in her career—her debut album was beloved by critics—it took some time for pop fans to catch up. I remember going to Lollapalooza in 2019 and begging my high school friend to ditch a white rapper named “Yung Gravy” and come with me to catch Rosalía instead. She did, and she thanked me afterwards.

Iyara pays homage to his female fans with ‘Bad Gyal’

Dancehall artiste Iyara, whose hit songs include GOAT Get Weh and Big Vibe (Arubadubadu), knows the importance of staying true to his female fan base.His latest single, Bad Gyal, the follow-up to the Hill and Gully rhythm-driven Mama and Papa, pays homage to his female fans.“I realised that I needed to pay my female fans more attention. Once you have the females in your corner, wherever they go, the men will follow, so eventually you get both fans and your fan base grows,” Iyara told Observer Online recently.Iyara believes that his focus on female fans has been instrumental in the increased streaming of his music on streaming platforms.“I have seen that having a strong female following helps to grow the streams faster because females share whatever they like so your fanbase will definitely grow stronger,” said Iyara.Bad Gyal was produced by Orlando, Florida-based Bellevue Entertainment.“Working with Bellevue Entertainment on this project has been a good experience. The musical chemistry was amazing writing the song and putting the music video together. What stood out most were the girls who had a load of vibes. We have lots of unreleased projects but we are keeping the focus on the girls, because now is a female moment,” he said.

Social Media Sparks Powerful Revival of Maasai Music

Expanding smartphone access and internet connectivity are fueling a cultural resurgence among Maasai and Samburu communities in Kenya, as musicians turn to social media to share songs rooted in tradition. Artists blend age-old themes—particularly reverence for cattle—with modern production techniques, reaching younger audiences while celebrating identity, peace, and community values. University students, producers, and creative []