Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Osafo Daniel
Published on 2024-02-04 19:54:00
Apple Music has expanded their flagship African Music playlist and radio brand, Africa Now, to include a new monthly DJ Mix created exclusively for the platform. The next artist to create an Africa Now DJ Mix is Grammy Award-winning Nigerian producer and DJ, Rexxie (real name Ezeh Chisom Faith), who rose to prominence with the release of Chinko Ekun’s culture-defining hit “Able God” (2018) featuring Zlatan and Lil Kesh, and has become the undeniable voice of the streets, soundtracking earworms like Naira Marley and Zlatan’s “Illuminati” and his smash hit collab with MohBad “KPK”.
“It’s an honour to curate this amazing playlist for the culture,” Rexxie tells Apple Music. “Africa’s time is now!”
As Marlian Music’s resident producer, Rexxie has had a hand in creating numerous era-defining tracks by an expert fusion of street-hop, gqom, pop and amapiano, and is widely credited with the the birth of afrobeats sub-genres zanku and afropiano. While also adept at crafting melodic beats and high-octane cuts, the Anambra State-native has masterfully created anthemic records that have unquestionably influenced the rise of afropop and his mix is testament to that.
Apple Music x Rexxie Africa Now Mix Tracklist: HERE
1. Burnaboy – Tested, Approved & Trusted
2. King Perryy X Runtown X Shatta Wale – Denge
3. Olamide – Jinja
4. Rema – Troublemaker
5. Davido X Fave – Kante
6. Ayra Star – Rush
7. Burnaboy – City Boy
8. Odumodublvck – Woto Woto Seasoning
9. Victony X Babyboy AV – Jaga Jaga
10. Zinoleesky – Sakara
11. Asake X H.E.R – Lonely At the Top Remix
12. DJ Latitude X Ayanfe X Wcked – Laba Laba
13. Guchi X Bayanni – Feeling Good
14. Omah Lay – Reason
15. Rema – DND
16. Asake X Olamide – Amapiano
17. Davido – FEEL
18. Lojay X Olamide – Arizona
19. Magnito X Snr morris X Wizzy Flon – Canada
20. Mellow & Sleazy X Tman Xpress – Imnandi Lento
21. Odumodublvck X Bloody Civilian X Wale – Blood On the dance Floor
22. Victony X Bella Shmurda X Crayon – Ohema
23. Davido X Musa Keys – Unavailable
24. Deep London X Boohle – Hamba Wena
25. Shalopopi – Ex Convict
26. Phyno – DO I
27. Shalipopi X Odumodublvck – CAST
28. Zerrydl X Shalopopi – Puff & Pass Remix
29. Tyler ICU X Tumelo Za X Dj Maphorisa X Shimza – Mnike
30. Kamo Mphela X Tyler ICU X Khalil Harrison X Baby S.O.N – Dalie
31. Sam Deep X Njelic X Aymos – Isgubhu
32. Kabza De Small X mthunzi X Young Stunna X DJ Maphorisa X Sizwe – Imithandazo
33. Mohbad – Ask About Me
34. Rexxie X Lojay – Asiko
35. De Mthuda & Yallunder – iMali
36. Omah Lay – Holy Ghost
37. Pheelz X Young Jonn – Jelo
38. Crayon X Ayra Star – Ngozi
39. Rexxie X Wizkid X Nairamarley X Skiibii – Abracadabra Remix
40. Shalipopi – Obapluto
41. Asake – Basquiat
42 Young John – Aquafina
43. Tyla – Water
44. Adekunle Gold X Zinoleesky – Party No dey Stop
45. Asake – 2:30
46. Rema – Smooth Criminal
47. Rexxie X Shoday – Ow
Apple Music is the ultimate hub to an eclectic array of independently curated DJ Mixes from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana. Apple Music’s African DJ Mix curator partners also include a wide variety of top-tier names like Balcony Mix Africa, iMullar Sound System, KUNYE, Life Of The Party, Obrigado, Pan African Music, Party In The Jungle, Soul Candi, Spin With Engage and Turntable Entertainment.
In recent years, Apple Music has broadened its reach in Africa, showcasing a diverse array of African talent across various genres. The platform has also launched other initiatives, including the Isgubhu and Amapiano dedicated playlists, to promote and showcase the vast musical landscape in Africa. The launch of the Africa Now DJ Mix by Rexxie further solidifies Apple Music’s commitment to celebrating African artists and creators.
As well as hosting exclusive DJ Mixes, Apple Music has been offering its subscribers on the continent a vast selection of African music, concerts, interviews and more. Under the leadership of its global editorial team, which includes Ghanaian-born and raised music executive Rachel Noelle, the app has become the one-stop destination for African music enthusiasts worldwide. With the addition of the Africa Now DJ Mix by Rexxie, Apple Music continues to promote and elevate African music to a global audience.
With the evolution and growth of the African music scene, partnerships between global platforms like Apple Music and homegrown talents like Rexxie have become essential for the continued exposure and success of African artists. This blend of global reach and local talent is yet another step forward in the broader recognition and appreciation of African music on the world stage.
Apple Music’s continued investment in showcasing and amplifying African music, culture and talent is indicative of its commitment to the continent. By expanding its African Music content to encompass monthly DJ Mixes curated by top-tier African talents like Rexxie, Apple Music is not only supporting the burgeoning music industry in Africa but also facilitating the global recognition and reach of African music across the world. This is a testament to the growing impact and influence of African music and culture on the world stage.
