After more than 30 years operating in a space entirely their own, Love Jones returns with The Greatest Show On Earth — their first new album in years and a striking reminder that timelessness and relevance are not always the same thing.
Produced by John Alagía (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Liz Phair), the album was assembled over several years and across multiple locations — from improvised lockdown sessions in a warehouse studio to recordings in Louisville and Los Angeles’ legendary Village Studios. That process is reflected in the album itself: warm, patient, and deeply intentional.
Born into a world shaped by music, cinema, and creativity, Jason Piccioni — also known through his more experimental project Electric J — has spent much of his life surrounded by extraordinary artistry. But after years behind the scenes as a writer, producer, collaborator, and archivist, he is now stepping fully into his own spotlight.
Teddy Afro is Ethiopia’s most iconic and best-selling singer-songwriter. Known for his infectious blend of reggae, pop, and traditional Ethiopian music, he is widely revered by fans as the voice of a generation due to his socially conscious lyrics and powerful messages of unity.
For almost three decades, Teddy Afro has inspired millions worldwide with timeless music, powerful messages, and unforgettable performances. His album Ethiopia (2017) made history by selling over 600,000 copies on release day while topping Billboard World Music, CDBaby, and iTunes charts. Now he’s back with a new album, Etorika (2026). Etorika has become a global phenomenon — surpassing 100M+ streams and views in its first week. The album dominated YouTube Music trends across the United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Sweden, and more, while flooding Ethiopia’s music charts nationwide. The global success of Etorika is regarded as one of the biggest international breakthroughs ever achieved by an African artist.
One of the UK’s most exciting R&B artists and producers, North-West London’s Qendresa (pronounced: Chen-Dre-Sa), is credited across four tracks on Drake’s surprise companion albums Habibti and Maid of Honour, released alongside Iceman earlier today via OVO Sound/Republic Records.
Qendresa appears as a featured artist on Habibti’s “Slap The City,” and contributes vocals to “Gen 5”, “Fort Worth” ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR, and “Stuck” from Maid of Honour. Spanning across both projects, her contributions offer a connective thread throughout Drake’s latest releases.
There’s a new single from Denis First, “Rocks & Clay,” and it totally fits the vibes for this week’s Music Monday. First continues delivering dance-pop records with lyrics that pair playful wit with sharp observations of the world around us. It’s the follow-up to his “La La La” from last month.
Denis has built a strong catalogue of remixes for Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Clean Bandit, Calvin Harris, Backstreet Boys, Steve Aoki, Galantis, and Cash Cash, with releases across Sony, Atlantic, Ultra, Spinnin’, and Warner. Beyond the studio, he is also the creator of First Forged, a record label and immersive online comic series that ties his music into a broader visual universe.