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Afro-Soul sensation KJ kick-starts 2025 with banging record ‘Follow’
Ghanaian Afrosoul artist KJ explores his versatility and range with the release of his first single for 2025 dubbed “Follow.”
KJ drifts away from deep-rooted lyrics into a more relaxed tone on the mid-tempo record to move his listeners onto the dance floor.
On “Follow,” he sings his heart out for a lover while mesmerizing the listener with his silky free-flowing vocals. The song, written by KJ and produced by Nana Osei Arthur, is a light-hearted piece that shows a rare playfulness absent in many of KJ’s works, exhibiting a fun glimpse into the moments of seeing and proceeding to pursue a beautiful woman. It’s a welcomed reprieve from his darker work and helps to show his versatility in which even the smallest moment can be used for his inspiration.
Unlike his previous works written to detail hardship, love, loss, and overcoming, “Follow,” follows a more eased-up approach yet the artist does not compromise on the quality of his production and delivery.
Not only does he wow that beautiful damsel with his lyrics, but the elegant rhythmic performance produces an exquisite euphonious record for that lone night out with a loved one.
“Follow” sets the mood right and with simple yet spellbinding words like: “And I’m tryna play my cards right; Is you the queen of hearts; I need to know,” it certainly does the trick.
KJ lays it bare on the over three-minute song – he’s vulnerable, ready to offer everything and still measured. His vocal performance is unmatched and although it’s early days yet, he makes a fine case for vocalist of the year with his delivery on this latest song.
Testify? He certainly wins your vote after the first listen while you win that crush’s heart with the sound. Fair game? Stream “Follow” by KJ on all digital streaming platforms here.
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Megan Burke Turns Personal Experience into Pop Catharsis on ‘Not All Men, Apparently’
Megan Burke’s debut EP Not All Men, Apparently arrives with a title designed to provoke conversation, but beneath its pointed framing lies a deeply personal collection of songs rooted in lived experience. The project sees the Irish artist tackling themes of heartbreak, deception and emotional recovery with an unfiltered honesty that has become increasingly rare within contemporary pop.
Produced by Hungarian hitmaker Áron Somody, the EP documents Burke’s journey through a series of difficult relationships, transforming private frustrations into universally relatable songwriting. Rather than presenting neat resolutions, the songs lean into complexity, examining the lingering impact of toxic dynamics while charting a gradual path towards self-awareness. It is this willingness to confront uncomfortable truths that gives the record its emotional weight.
Among the collection’s standout moments is Make Me, the focus track that introduces a welcome sense of levity. Written as a break from the darker material surrounding it, the song captures a more playful side of Burke’s personality, embracing independence and spontaneity without abandoning the candid perspective that defines the wider project. Its inclusion adds balance to a release that might otherwise feel relentlessly introspective.
Burke’s rise has been built largely on her ability to connect directly with audiences, amassing a substantial online following while earning notable milestones including a No.1 iTunes chart position and performances at some of Ireland’s biggest venues. With Not All Men, Apparently, she delivers her most cohesive artistic statement yet, confirming her status as a compelling new voice in Irish pop and a songwriter unafraid to tell difficult stories.
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