The week’s best new tracks and the act you need to know: acrobatic Lagos producer Azzi on the Beat

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Writing in the Guardian on 13 November 2026, Hannah Uguru, Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes highlight the best new tracks of the week. The focus is placed on 22-year-old Lagos producer Azzi on the Beat, born Waris Rasheed, an innovator in 'mara'—fast, sample-heavy dance music originating from working-class Lagos carnivals with tempos reaching 160 bpm. His debut album Mara Gram was released on 12 November. Known for his acrobatic live performances, Azzi on the Beat joins a list of featured artists that also includes Dawn Richard, Quiet Light (Riya Mahesh), Armand Hammer, Tim Reaper, 2hollis, Niki and the Dove, and Sister Wives.