Just A Band Return With 'Winning In Life' Featuring Owuor Arunga

Kenyan electronic pop outfit Just A Band come back after a long silence with "Winning In Life," the first single off their fourth album.

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Kenyan electronic pop outfit Just A Band come back after a long silence with "Winning In Life," the first single off their as-of-yet unnamed fourth album. Produced by Blinky Bill, the new track pairs Joe Were's house-influenced keyboards with laid back vocals and features Kenyan-rooted, Seattle-based Owuor Arunga — who plays and tours with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis — on some soaring trumpet fills. There's not much else we know about the group's new album, but we'll keep you updated as we get more info. For more on these acts, check out our feature on Just A Band's Winter Journey To New York City and revisit our Okayafrica TV episode with Owuor Arunga backstage throughout Macklemore's Heist Tour underneath. Dive into the smooth "Winning In Life" below and purchase it here.

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Tems Is Just Doing Her Thang In New Music Video 'Crazy Tings'

The Nigerian songstress is hell bent on taking over your summer playlist and it's getting harder to resist.

It has been a fantastic year for Tems. The Nigerian singer, producer, and songwriter achieved a platinum record for eternal banger Essence, her collaboration with fellow Nigerian superstar Wizkid, an MTV EMA nomination for Best African Artist, a billion worldwide video views, and over 350 million audio streams. Not to mention featuring on Canadian rapper Drake's blowout album Certified Lover Boy, the singer has also sold out every show she's booked.

The release of Tems's sophomore EP If Orange Was a Place solidified her place amongst the greats and it was received with gusto by fans and international audiences. A month after the release the Afrobeats singer has graced fans with a sultry music video to go along with equally as tantalizing lead single Crazy Tings. Conceptualized by the multitalented Tems, and directed by UAX, the music video follows a sensual Tems as she sings about needing space from a lying partner.

International audiences continue to rave over the songstress, with Tems delivering an impressive US TV debut on late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! this month. Essence continues to top international charts. While becoming the official song of the summer, the track peaked on the Billboard 100 Top 10, becoming the most Shazamed song in the United States and was remixed by Canadian musical heavyweight Justin Bieber, becoming the first song written by Nigerian artists to hit No.1 on Urban Radio.

Tems has been producing consistent hits since her debut in September 2020, and a year later, the singer's immense talent is securing her reputation as a world-class superstar.

Check out Tem's music video for single 'Crazy Tings' below

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