After much planning finally AMAPRESSURE is here. When the world✌🏽re-opened✌🏽 post-pandemic, Amapiano took the mainstream world by storm with its log drums, heavy basslines and high-energy dances. While we've seen a reduction of spaces that cultivate the sound the last few years, at least in Chicago, Amapiano is still alive and well. I'd argue it's sounding better than ever. I was re-inspired after going to AfroFuture Festival Detroit in August last year. After playing different Amapiano...
19 days ago • 1 min read
It's a Jersey Jam! Fun fact, my late uncle was a professional NBA player when I was young. I used to love when he'd visit us in Chicago from New York, bringing all types of gifts. My favorite outfit as a kid was a gift from him when he played in North Carolina: a baby blue Charlotte Hornets jersey dress. Now while I know I wouldn't fit it for Sunday, I do wish I still had that jersey dress for nostalgia's sake. Jersey dresses are honestly the only style from the 2000s that I agree with...
25 days ago • 1 min read
What a weekend! I'm still coming off of a birthday high—from welcoming Vigro Deep to Chicago with KAxG, to bringing the hot, expensive, AND liberated energy to the first ASHAWO—my heart is FULL! This rotation around the sun I am in gratitude for you all truly seeing me through the music. Last weekend I went to global dance party Everywhere Between in hopes of getting out of a muddy energy and met four different supporters who showed me so much love! Working in this here local music industry...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
It was so hard keeping this hush! Next week I'll be opening up for amapiano innovator, producer, and DJ Vigro Deep! I've loved playing his ultra tech and unique tracks in my amapiano sets over the years so opening up for him is such a dream. Join me and JAMA! creators KAxG for a night to remember this Thursday—plus it'll be an early night for those of you that have work in the morning. Win-win! SUBSCRIBE Welcome to the Dyasphere I'm back with another vlog playing my first Moneygun set, seeing...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
It's Friday again and I'm in literal awe that we're already almost done with Q1. I typically mark the new year as my birthday and I'm hoping to have a way better year (and birthday) than I've had the past three. It's been rough for many of us and music has been the one thing to keep me going. On my birthday weekend this year, I'm ecstatic to be on the lineup for a new party series ASHAWO, a space to shake nyash to Alté, Afro-house, and Afrobeats with African and diasporic queer folks! Chicago...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! I'm back with another vlog playing my first Moneygun set, seeing Heavy-K perform in Chicago and at my first Bandlab event! Let me know what you want to see more of in the comments. SUBSCRIBE Let's Dance click to rsvp I know, I know, you were snowed in during my last set at Dorothy's. I hope you come vibe in their beautiful lounge next month! I'll also be playing some really important shows my birthday weekend on April 16 and 18th! Save those dates before I announce the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
It's two days after Valentine's Day and love is still in the air. I hope you had a moment to enjoy my latest mix, all about love (and sexiness). This Thursday I'm playing my Moneygun debut at Sidedoor. I'm on the whole night. Slide through for a good time! click for free rsvp SUBSCRIBE Riddim & Blues listen This is for late night drives, late night loving AND late nights thinking about your crush.. for sexy time with your boo AND sexy time with yourself. Sexy & soulful tunes mixed with...
4 months ago • 1 min read
It's been two years since I released a mix. This is for late night drives, late night loving AND late nights thinking about your crush.. for sexy time with your boo AND sexy time with yourself. Sexy & soulful tunes mixed with love-because love is everywhere. Enjoy. 🤭 click to listen SUBSCRIBE Let's Dance! I can finally share I'm playing my first set at Moneygun's Sidedoor this month! It's very important to me that Chicago has more places to hear a diversity of African music on any given...
4 months ago • 1 min read
If your Threads feed looks anything like mine, you are hurriedly scrolling through several verbal boxing matches between mostly Nigerian artists & Afrobeats lovers and South African artists & Amapiano lovers. Before I jump into this topic, I encourage you to read my newsletters from two years ago, where I pondered what the future of Afrobeats and Amapiano would sound like, and how I don't love "afropiano". The "Best African Performance" category at The Grammys was announced in 2023, with...
4 months ago • 4 min read