Leading the charge for Moonchild is the electrifying single, Kalm. The tune pulsates with an uplifting energy, celebrating the power of diversity within the music and creative industries. However, Kalm transcends the celebration, it's a call to action. Through a meticulously crafted social media campaign, #MoonChildAprilMaey #KalmAprilMaey, April seeks to foster a community built on support and understanding. Fans are encouraged to share their personal stories, highlighting the unique ways they contribute positively to the world around them.

This initiative reflects April Maey's commitment to using her platform for social good. Kalm resonates with heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, serving as a powerful reminder that everyone's experiences, struggles, and triumphs deserve recognition. The song emphasizes the importance of empathy and support, demonstrating that even the smallest gestures of care can have a profound impact.

With Moonchild EP," April Maey isn't just delivering exceptional music, she's cultivating a space for connection, acceptance, and empowerment. The project is definitely more than an artistic expression, it is a movement, uniting music lovers under the banner of inclusivity and positive change.

Listen to Moon Child EP here.

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The EP combines smooth beats with soft vocals to create a soundscape that reflects the feeling of being disconnected, but also the excitement of leaving everything behind. Using R&B and Hip-Hop, it expresses a loss in social connection mixed with the boost you get from a fresh start.

Airplane Mode is a lyrical poem about feeling lost in your own world, and the journey to discovering oneself.

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Each track maps out the journey of finding yourself: it's about feeling lost in your own world and discovering something new. Through moody soundscapes layered with heartfelt swooning vocals and authentic rhymes, Airplane Mode paints a picture of feeling disconnected from the world, yet still striving to build meaningful connections within it

Listen to Airplane Mode here.

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April Maey’s soul is rooted in Alternative Rhythm and Blues music. R&B is a fitting conduit for her to tell authentic stories and express her emotions. April navigates the space of music with a backpack full of melodies, and an expert approach to lyrical storytelling.

“I’m very focused on artistic expression, but my sound ranges from soulful to rhythmic and introspective to expansive in its scope, making it more than lyrical storytelling.”

In March 2020, April launched her first EP entitled 'Ticket to Anywhere'. This first set of tunes gave listeners a taste of April Maey by virtue of her range of melodies from razor-sharp to smooth and whimsical. The EP successfully captured the sound and style of an eclectic artist who was beginning to pique listeners' interests as a result of her remarkable vocals and originality.

April Maey’s journey into creative pursuits started long before 2020. She tried her hands at Graphic Design while in university and interned at Nigerian record label Chocolate City in 2016, creating content and handling social media. This proximity to some of Nigeria’s biggest talents helped her nurture her passion for music, which blossomed into her first record in 2019, a Soul single titled ‘Whispers.’ An overwhelming wave of positive feedback and encouragement from listeners galvanized April’s resolve to make ’Ticket to Anywhere.’

April Maey continues to release music that cuts through a diversity of audiences from West Africa to Europe. Her July 2021 single ‘Sweatshirt’ was a wholesome number on self-acceptance, accompanied by bright and playful visuals. April Maey crafts powerful songs with a style that is whimsical, delicate and true to its core.

April’s latest offering chronicles a love affair gone sour in a song titled “Far Away,” produced by Grammy-nominated producer Chopstix (the producer of Burna Boy's Last Last). “Far Away” was mixed and mastered by Citymonstar. Its release comes along with picturesque visuals shot on location in Belgium.

Listen to Far Away here.

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Best New Music is our weekly roundup of songs to listen to. On the latest installment of "Best New Naija Music", we cover hot releases across the Afrobeats & Nigerian music scene, including Buju, Yemi Alade, Moelogo, Ajebo Hustlers, and more.

Follow NotJustOk’s specially curated playlist on Spotify - Afrobeats Hits.

Best New Naija Music Week 27

Buju - Testimony

Buzzing Nigerian singer and songwriter, Daniel Benson, popularly known as Buju, kicks us off on Best New Naija Music on Week 27 with Testimony. The afropop tune is themed around a woman who the singer does not want to lose.

Yemi Alade - Enjoyment

Nigerian afro-fusion superstar Yemi Alade serves up a brilliant rendition of this dope amapiano house-infused single titled Enjoyment.  The Dr. Amir-produced fast-tempo tune will definitely scatter the dance floor whenever it drops.

Moelogo ft. Reekado Banks - One Time

London-based Nigerian singer Moelogo drops a classy tune titled One Time featuring fellow Afropop singer Reekado Banks. The song is off Moelogo's upcoming project ItheEP, slated to drop on the 30th of July 2021

Ajebo Hustlers - Yafun Yafun

Dynamic Nigerian duo Ajebo Hustlers have released their latest single titled, Yafun Yafun. The Port Harcourt-born singers continue their good music run with an Ayzed-produced banger.

Mohbad - Feel Good

Marlian Music recording artist Mohbad delves into the trending amapiano genre, as he unlocks a brand new single dubbed, Feel Good. The new record was produced by hit-maker producer, Niphkeyz.

Lady Donli - Searching

Nigerian Alternative singer Zainab Elizabeth Donli, popularly known as Lady Donli, has returned to the music scene with a new tune titled Searching. She teams up with prolific Nigerian producer ThatBoyGMK to serve up this soothing Afropop tune.

Alpha P - Oh No

Highly talented singer and songwriter, Alpha P has released a brand new single titled, Oh No. The Afrobeats-influenced tune was produced by gifted beatmaker, Killertunes.

SaveMilli - Childish II

Uber-talented Nigerian rapper cum singer, SaveMilli has finally released his new EP which he tags, Childish II. The EP was announced earlier in June this year.

April Maey - Sweatshirt

Nigerian music artist April Maey has released a brand new single/video which she titles, Sweatshirt. Following the release of her previously released EP, Ticket To Anywhere.

Dagizah - Who Goes There

Off his upcoming debut EP, Zero Your Mind, Dagizah offers a new single dubbed Who Goes There. The song is produced by veteran beatmaker, Shizzi.

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And there you have it for this week on Best New Naija Music this week with Buju, Yemi Alade, Moelogo, Ajebo Hustlers, and others.

Stream and Follow NotJustOk's Afrobeats Hits playlist on Spotify. It's got some of the best new afrobeats music out there. Updated daily.

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April Maey - Ticket To Anywhere EP (Acoustic)

Singer and songwriter April Maey presents the Acoustic version of her sophomore EP 'Ticket to Anywhere'. This EP represents her vocal diversity in the sense that she’s willing to drift between multiple genres and creative processes.

April Maey's songs turn intimate and true tales into poignant examinations of our relationships and the notion of identity.

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Focus Track 'Christmas Morning' expresses her strong lyrical composition as a singer/songwriter as she expresses herself in multi-dynamic ways. 'Christmas Morning' features Citymonstar. She has garnered over 1 million streams across digital service providers.

Listen below and share your thoughts.

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According to her, "The video is about two young kids who try to save the moon by freezing time and putting the moon back where it belongs, in the sky".

April Maey - Starry Night (Animation)

The animation quite literally introduces us to the essence of the EP. Perhaps love really is a trip to anywhere. No wonder, we refer to a ‘fall’ when we describe the moment, we realize that we are in love. A vulnerable position overwhelmed with uncertainties. This makes love the bumpiest of life’s trips. We see the avatars of April and her lover sharing moments of playfulness and expressions of affection by the campfire. The purple backdrop, inspired by Jaden Smith’s 'SYRE' enhances a utopian feel, while portraying the desire for affection and the struggles involved in verifying its authenticity. The visual detail rendered, positions the animated video amongst the best representations from the genre.

I’ve been obsessed with stories, movies, and nature for as long as I can remember” asserts the alternative soul singer. “It was very important for me to have a storyline attached to ‘starry night’… I wanted to be unique and tell a story”.

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Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the Nigerian-born singer/songwriter has emerged strongly during the lockdown months. On Spotify, she went from 25 streams to above 100,000 following the release of the EP. She went from virtually no plays to 20,000 streams in 3 weeks on Apple Music. Currently, she is closer to half a million streams across all platforms. And all these before the release of an official video.

Last August, April gave her audience an EDM remix of ‘starry night’. through the release of the best animation from the genre, April will be seeking to expand her fanbase. The song, just as the rest on the EP has a solid poetic foundation. She uses words carefully, and such delicately woven lyrics are better appreciated when accompanied by alluring visuals. With the release of her debut video, April emerges as a rising star. A star worth checking out under the sky of alternative soul and R&B.

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April Maey, Cryomatic - Starry Nights (EDM Remix)

Singer and songwriter, April Maey releases the EDM Remix to ‘Starry Night’ from her sophomore extended play, “Ticket to Anywhere.”

The EDM Remix represents April Maey’s bravery and diversity in the sense that she’s willing to drift between multiple genres and creative fields/processes. There’s no skipping this one, you can set this EDM Remix of Starry Night to repeat and it won’t change its feel.

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The dreamy character of her voice over electronic beats installs a calm vibe musical environment. The production is crisp, from the use of silence, distortion as well as the depth of backup vocals, without dampening output. Following Hemingway’s logic, April Maey has stepped in with noteworthy valiance. This is the sort of sound that is needed to unquestionably vivify your summer.

Check it out below and share your thoughts.

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