After collaborating on a highly success remix of Blondage’s single “Stoned“, Ryan Chadwick (OTR) and Pernile Smith-Sivertsen (Blondage) didn’t hesitate to team up on an original work for OTR's debut EP, Unfold, out on July 18th. On their new collaboration “Cold Facts” the two come together for a shiny and bold track that has slick production and an even more soothing top line. At times Blondage's voice somewhat reminds me of Gwen Stefani, which is a huge compliment in my book and also hits me right in the feels (super nostalgic). Stream the single below now and under that check out a quote from OTR.
“I needed power and personality to shine through on such an intense instrumental. Blondage was the perfect fit.” – OTR
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Fresh to the scene but already making waves, KEPA is one of the most compelling new voices in the Afro-house space. With less than a month in the industry, the newcomer is proving that purpose and passion hit harder than experience. His latest single, “Coca,” is a fiery, emotionally layered track that fuses house energy with Afrohouse groove, all wrapped in a deeply personal narrative.
KEPA’s story is just as unique as his sound. By day, he's a construction entrepreneur navigating steel and snow; by night, he becomes a beat architect, building genre-blending soundscapes from synths and sweat. The duality of his life shows up in his music—gritty yet hopeful, grounded yet euphoric. In his words, “Even in the darkest times, rhythm can be a radical act of hope.”
Coca is no exception. Inspired by a close friend who lost his life to drugs and inner demons, the track is KEPA’s way of honoring pain while infusing it with rhythm and energy. “It’s a very sad story, but by adding Afro-house rhythms, I wanted to give it a vibe and energy, so we can look at it from another direction—understand ourselves and learn to fight our demons,” KEPA shared.
The track follows KEPA’s debut single “Getaway” featuring Daramola & Grafezzy, which is already performing well on Spotify and finding its way onto major playlists. While still early in his journey, KEPA is proving he’s not here to just blend in—he’s here to break through.
The official lyric video for Coca, created by visual artist Lyricshadow, adds another layer to the song’s emotional core. With vibrant visuals and haunting undertones, it brings the story of the song to life in a way that feels both intimate and universal.
KEPA’s sound? Think emotional heat wrapped in a club-ready shell—raw, rhythmic, and full of purpose. If you like your house music with heart and your Afrohouse with a message, KEPA should be on your radar.
