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Sabatta celebrates individuality with ‘The Anomaly EP 1’ out now!

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2 days ago

November 13, 2026

Don Reed

Sabatta is a groovy asf rock magic carpet ride powered by an Afro comb guitar and a South London accent. Fronted by quirky South-East London singer/guitarist Yinka Oyewole, Sabatta combines rock, punk, urban and all vibes!

Yinka considers himself an ‘Anomaly’, but for him, this isn’t about being different from everyone else. It’s about recognising that everyone is different in their own way. This idea sits at the heart of Sabatta’s forthcoming ‘The Anomaly EP 1’, the first of two EPs celebrating individuality, idiosyncrasy and inclusiveness. At a time when sameness can feel increasingly prevalent, the project is a reminder that difference is something worth celebrating, a tradition reflected in the UK’s long history of creating singular artists and art that can resonate far beyond its borders.

‘The Anomaly EP 1’ showcases the diverse web of influences behind Sabatta’s sound. While foundational icons like Queens of the Stone Age, Bad Brains, and Jimi Hendrix loom large, fans of Kid Kapichi, Fontaines D.C., and Primal Scream will find plenty to sink their teeth into. Underpinning it all is Yinka’s sharp wit and irreverence, landing his storytelling squarely in the canon of great British lyricism alongside Idles, Sleaford Mods, and Giggs.

Throughout the six tracks on the EP, a shared thread of heavy beats, untamed riffs and Yinka’s distinctive voice is evident as tracks twist and turn in different directions. It’s a wild ride that covers politics, relationships and life from the big questions to the everyday and refuses to play it safe.

The first single to come from the EP, ‘Foreign Muck’ is on one hand, Sabatta’s irreverent, quirky and quintessentially British musical take on the current conversation around immigration and race in the UK. On the other hand, it’s just a fun track with a sick groove and a dirty great guitar riff all over it!

For his next single, Sabatta is turning the heat up with ‘Rick James (Good Times)’, the fat-bass-loaded, opener from the EP. Inspired by a behind-the-scenes clip from an interview with Rick James that Yinka stumbled across online, the track takes its cue from the legendary ‘King of Punk-Funk’ reminiscing about old times with his buddy Charlie Murphy. It’s a moment that has taken on a life of its own thanks to Dave Chappelle’s now-iconic impersonations and the endless stream of internet memes that have introduced Rick James’ larger-than-life persona to a whole new generation. For Yinka, it’s the perfect collision of musical hero worship and internet-fuelled absurdity: a playful nod to an undeniable funk legend, filtered through his own distinctly offbeat sense of humour. But this is no mere novelty tribute. Driven by a monstrous bassline, an insistent four-on-the-floor groove and Sabatta’s trademark, riff-heavy swagger, ‘Rick James (Good Times)’ is as much about the sheer joy of making a racket as it is about celebrating an icon. It’s funky, filthy and unapologetically rock ’n’ roll — a reminder that Sabatta can have a laugh, pay their respects and still absolutely bring the noise.

Sabatta’s ‘The Anomaly EP 1’ is out now via Blackfriars Entertainment.

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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Pack Out Estadio Vélez as Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour Hits Buenos Aires

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4 hours ago

November 15, 2026

We Speak Media

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce performing together on stage in front of the Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour train set

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce perform together during the Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour stop in Buenos Aires. Photo courtesy of Artist Solutions.

Bachata’s king and prince turned Buenos Aires into a Caribbean party on Saturday night, as Romeo Santos and Prince Royce brought their joint Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour to a completely sold-out Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, with more than 45,000 fans singing along to one of the most anticipated concerts of the year.

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce arrived in Argentina on their hugely successful Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour, after touring Latin America, Europe and the United States with more than eighty sold-out performances.

More than 45,000 fans fill Estadio Vélez Sarsfield at night for Romeo Santos and Prince Royce

Before a completely sold-out Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, the two biggest names in bachata worldwide delivered a monumental show of more than two hours. With an imposing stage production and world-class visuals, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce sealed their great bond with the Argentine public through an unbeatable repertoire of generational anthems such as “Propuesta Indecente,” “Darte un Beso,” “Llévame Contigo,” “Ay! San Miguel” and “La Diabla,” among others that had more than 45,000 people vibrating.

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce seated together on stage during the Buenos Aires show

The opening was an energetic shared block in which both revisited the songs from their recent joint project Better Late Than Never, drawing a huge ovation from the very first minute.

The concert flowed smoothly between shared moments and individual segments. Romeo Santos showed off his magnetism, sensuality and vocal mastery at the front of his biggest hits, while Prince Royce dazzled with his pop charisma and melodic warmth. The chemistry between the two shone at every moment live, playing with the crowd’s complicity and measuring the fervor of the stands in a true Caribbean party.

Romeo Santos performing live in a black leather jacket

Prince Royce smiling on stage during his solo segment

The Buenos Aires stop had a luxury warm-up in Córdoba, where the iconic duo won over the Córdoba crowd under the open sky at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes with the same chemistry and artistic power on November 12.

The night at Vélez brought together two bachata icons on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour, a historic run through 20 countries and more than 80 massive concerts across Latin America, Europe and the United States, cementing this summit as an unrepeatable event in the history of the genre. The Argentina dates closed with Córdoba on November 12 and Buenos Aires on November 14, both sold out.