Born of one culture, and raised in another, artists descended from African countries learn to navigate all sides of their identity from an early age. We call them First Gen: artists in the African diaspora who bridge cultures and use their hybrid identity to create new sonic fusions—steeped in Africa, and relevant around the world. Whether they’re forging new paths in drill, blending highlife and trap or intertwining languages to tell new stories, their unique upbringings add a distinctive edge to whatever they touch. Here you’ll find hits from DARKOO, Dave, P. Montana, Amaarae, Skepta, Moelogo, Aya Nakamura, Stefflon Don and more. Hear something that pulls you in? Add it to your library.