African music is a cultural melting pot of rich, diverse sounds and diasporic blends. From Dakar to Mombasa, Lagos to Cape Town, this playlist showcases the new sounds bubbling up from across the continent. Currently, that means celebrating Mellissa’s Diamond Baby, a debut EP that showcases the Apple Music Up Next alumnus’ emotional eloquence and skillful blending of Afropop with other genres, including, R&B, soul, and dancehall. “This full-circle moment from being Up Next reminds me why I never stopped pushing,” says Ghana’s rising star. Listen to new music from Mellissa’s Diamond Baby on Africa Rising, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.