“African music keeps evolving because we don’t let anyone else define what it should sound like,” DJ K.O tells Apple Music. “We make music that’s true to who we are, from the sound to the visuals. And as Africans, we’re in the best position to tell those stories our way.” For his Africa Now mix, Ayra Starr’s Bronx-born official DJ spotlights the storytellers and artists who continue to redefine the sound of the continent—including Starr, Wizkid, Rema, Lojay and Odeal. “I chose a list of vibrant new music with fresh sounds that just feel good, the kind of music that makes you want to get up and dance without thinking,” he says. “[It’s] warm, comforting and free. It feels like home. I really believe in this new generation. We’re young, unapologetic and not afraid to push the boundaries. I think African music is on the verge of a major shift, and this next wave of artists is ready to change the game and reshape how the world hears and sees the continent.”