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Sufferings & Offerings Music Expand into fashion, Festivals & opens new office
There’s always something compelling about the power of a vision. There are many of us in this climb that have not tapped into the full potential of the way we can transform our lives by transforming our minds.
Others got the memo way earlier. They understood the code after breaking it and acted out the formula to change various results in their lives. Other people are visionaries like King Uche.
There are a handful of people like King Uche that have achieved striking impact in the African entertainment scene. The Flygerian has conquered relevant scapes in music and music business from Lagos to Cape Town to Los Angeles and still counting.
He understood what it took to hold on to a vision and keep one’s head up till it came to fruition.
King Uche spent his early days in Dikenaifai, Ideato South Local Government of Imo State, in the Eastern part of Nigeria. As a young boy, it’s safe to say life handed him doses of bitter lemons to make lemonade with. The task was difficult, but he found his way through.
He moved to the US and that’s where an upheaval occurred. In no time, he created a reputable Afrocentric label in the heart of Los Angeles; Sufferings and Offerings. It’s a label that acknowledges the sacrifices, hard work, and tenacity of Africans. The Flygerian found artists who bore the fearless DNA as himself. One can also add as an advantage, his good ears for music.
In a short space of time, he was able to build a structure for his music and made it robust enough to accommodate other artists asides from himself. Currently, there are 4 artists signed to Sufferings and Offerings- Genesix, 99Drizzy, Martins Luv, and King Uche.
“Genesix Did It” recently dropped a project titled Jane which affirms that the Amapiano genre has come to stay. With heavy club bangers like Rush Am, Dankie Milo, Nati Vibes, AMA2000, and Jiva, Genesix asserted his knack and versatility. These songs were produced by South African music maestro Melevi Beats.
99Drizzy is a talented lyricist. He released a well-appreciated Hustler’s Anthem titled Win. The song started out as a routine freestyle in the studio with one of his favorite producers, Genesix Did It. Minutes later, they created a song that had to be shared with the world. No Time remix is 99Drizzy’s expression of projecting truth and the need to focus on the important things.
Martins Luv is a smooth vocalist with a noble dose of Igbo flavor that reminds you of Nabania. He has two songs Rotate and Feel. Rotate is a poem about a man called Ifedi. The first few lines of the song give off the information that the man loves women! Feel is another conscious melody that emphasizes the need to overcome fear, anxiety, and depression.
King Uche, the executive producer for the projects stated above, also had solid releases to his credit this year. Deliver Me and Run My Love are songs released that interpret his emotions, and feelings and cry to God for help. In his words, “We have all gone through a period of life where we question life itself. We ask GOD to deliver us from our painful experiences and to remove us from this evil world”.
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It’s been a good year for Sufferings and Offerings. The label has a wide range of new music to be released and their first storefront in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Lagos Space is an all-in-one recording studio, clothing brand, and content space for models, artists, and all creatives alike in Nigeria. This space will be the pioneer of our vision, creating massive opportunities and exposure for the less fortunate.
In the words of the label executive, King Uche, “Sufferings and Offerings is open for business, and we exist to serve! Together we will turn visions and dreams into REALITY!”.
Check out sufferingsofferings.com to catch up all the latest news from the label and follow on all social media platforms.
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Marc “Mayjah” Payne Elevates in the game with New Album Levels of Payne, Featuring Rap Icon Shorty T and Kung Fu Rasta Sifu Bosco
LOS ANGELES, CA – Rising hip-hop artist and social media influencer Marc “Mayjah” Payne unveils his latest studio album, Levels of Payne, a boundary-pushing musical journey that blends West Coast lyricism, Southern grit, and Caribbean soul. With high-profile features from New Orleans rap legend Shorty T and St. Lucia’s reggae ambassador Sifu Bosco, this project solidifies Mayjah Payne’s position as one of the most dynamic new voices in global hip-hop.
Hailing from the West Side of Los Angeles, Mayjah Payne built his reputation not only as a gifted lyricist but also as a multi-talented producer and storyteller. Known for using hip-hop as his artform to speak on life, struggle, and ambition, he’s no stranger to growth. Levels of Payne reflects that evolution—a matured, sharpened sound fused with international influence and raw authenticity.
The album’s standout track, “Don’t Mean Nothin,” pairs Mayjah’s slick bars with Shorty T’s Southern bounce and storytelling, forming a gritty anthem about surviving through adversity and rising to the top. Meanwhile, “Ashes To Ashes, Dust to Dust” brings a melodic twist as Sifu Bosco’s reggae harmonies flow effortlessly with Mayjah’s laid-back delivery, celebrating heritage, unity, and peace through music.
With Levels of Payne, Mayjah Payne continues to expand his creative legacy. His previous projects have earned airplay on over 72 radio stations and charted Top 40 on 34 of them, and this latest release is already generating buzz across streaming platforms. Known for his high-energy performances and verified Instagram reach, Mayjah is taking this project worldwide to connect with audiences from California to the Caribbean.
Critics are already calling Levels of Payne his most complete and ambitious work to date. “This is for the art – this is for the culture,” says Payne. “It’s not just about where I’m from—it’s about where we’re all going. Music should bring people together. That’s what this album is all about.”
Levels of Payne is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL. For fans of authentic hip-hop with a global heartbeat, this album is a must-listen.
Follow Marc “Mayjah” Payne on Instagram and other social media platforms @MayjahPayne and visit www.mayjahpayne.com for interviews, bookings, and press inquiries.
Watch “The Streets Don’t Love You” from the project “Levels of Payne” here below on the @MayjahPayne instagram page.
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Bianca Ciocca is back with an electrifying new single, “BED,” released on Valentine’s Day in collaboration with Chiato Records. This track is a mesmerizing fusion of Afro drill and sultry vibes, delivering a hypnotic rhythm that pulses with raw emotion and bold energy.
With lyrics like “Te busco y siempre estás, ya no hay marcha atrás” (I look for you and you are always there; there is no turning back), Bianca captures the essence of irresistible attraction and deep connection. The song’s smooth yet powerful beat makes it the perfect late-night anthem—whether you’re cruising through city lights or lost in an intimate moment.
🔥 “BED” is now available on all streaming platforms! Don’t miss out—stream, share, and spread the love.
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Bianca Ciocca: A Sonic Nomad Pushing Boundaries
Italian-German powerhouse Bianca Ciocca is more than just a musician—she’s a visionary artist whose creativity spans across singing, composing, acting, dancing, and fashion design. Based in Berlin, her music is a reflection of her nomadic soul, seamlessly blending elements of Hip-Hop, Trap, Latin, Dancehall, and Drum & Bass.
Her dynamic stage presence—whether performing solo, with a band, or as a DJ—has captivated audiences across the globe. Currently on a worldwide tour, Bianca is also preparing to unveil her upcoming album, “Bubble of Screams,” a deeply personal project inspired by her first Berlin winter, where she faced darkness, ghosts, and transformation through music.
With performances spanning Mexico, the USA, Europe, Africa, and India, Bianca has made her mark internationally, collaborating with acclaimed artists such as Tribuman, Nash, Maxi Roots, Sick Boy Simon, and Toy Selectah.
Following the success of her last album, “Jungle Tropical Feeling,” Bianca continues to break barriers, using her music as a force of empowerment—representing women, human rights, and fearless self-expression through the Girrrlx Power collective.
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WeslyNorth: The Eclectic Artist’s Journey from The New Hippie Nation to “I Take It Back”
WeslyNorth was born in Salisbury, MD on the 3rd of December in 1988 as William Hudgins Named after his father, who was an army vet and later became a local DJ. William was raised in the church, as his mother is a devout Jehovah Witness who sung in the choir regularly.
Born into a musically inclined household, WeslyNorth developed a love for the art at a young age. At the age of 18, WeslyNorth started a collective of artists and musicians in DC called The New Hippie Nation. The collective grew into something that still thrives in DC where most know him as Willy Wesly.
His creative process consists mainly of views that allow his writing to flow. Bright rooms with windows, pops of vibrant color and tea with honey help him focus on curating the songs he’s known for, but don’t box him in. His style is eclectic as he pulls from artist inspiration he’s heard his entire life. Growing up listening to music from Fred Hammond, OutKast, De La Soul, J Dilla, Slum Village and Nate Dogg. Artists like James Fauntleroy, Jon Bellion, beaux nox, aldae, Isaiah Huron, Dijon and Sunsetto are just a few of the many he aspires to today.
His new album is titled “I take it back. An apology to those he has not shown his best to. It is a hopeful reverse of bad karma for anything negative he’s done or said. He sees this album as a way to say, “If I’ve ever hurt you or hurt myself..I take it back, maybe I meant it in the moment but I take it all back now.”
The album is a mix of melodic soul pieces that feature stadium sounds and choir harmonies. It is a cinematic, feel good, road trip, morning mood type of vibe that we cannot wait to hear.
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