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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”

    Deozi releases Afrobeats and Dancehall-infused “My Sweet Ride”


    Brooklyn-based artist Deozi has released “My Sweet Ride”, a track combining Afrobeats with Reggae and Dancehall influences.

    Released on August 29 as part of Deozi’s debut album The Default Human, the song centres on romance, attraction and admiration of a woman. Its lyrics take the form of a seduction, with vows of love and reassurance forming part of the narrative.

    Produced by Omito Beats and engineered by Ryan Kelly, “My Sweet Ride” incorporates rhythmic elements associated with Afrobeats and Dancehall alongside Deozi’s melodic delivery and rap influences drawn from both East Coast hip-hop and Caribbean music.

    The track is part of The Default Human, an album that moves across Rock, Blues, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-Hop. Its subject matter includes love, spirituality, family, culture, politics and ideas around beauty.

    “My Sweet Ride” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Nigerian artist Bulletman has released “Skelewu”, a track that revisits the title and concept associated with Davido’s 2013 Afrobeats hit of the same name.

    The original “Skelewu”, produced by Shizzi, became one of Davido’s notable early hits and was closely tied to a dance craze that spread across Nigeria.

    Bulletman’s release brings the familiar “Skelewu” name back into the conversation, connecting his track to a recognisable moment in Nigerian pop culture.

    “Skelewu” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez explores taking things slowly on “Slow Down”

    Gvybez has released “Slow Down”, an Afrobeats-inspired love song about attraction, chemistry and allowing a relationship to develop without rushing it.

    Produced by 2Mastabeat, the track uses a relaxed rhythmic foundation and melodic elements beneath Gvybez’s understated vocal delivery. The lyrics focus on enjoying another person’s company and staying present in the moment.

    The song approaches romance through a straightforward idea: two people are drawn to each other, but there is no need to hurry what happens next.

    “Slow Down” is available on streaming platforms.

  • LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    LUNÉ brings R&B and Amapiano influences together on “Go Down Slow”

    Japan-based independent artist LUNÉ has released “Go Down Slow”, the second single from the R&B artist’s catalogue.

    Released on August 12, the track combines R&B with African dance music, with production from Japanese producer audiot909. The producer has been involved in the development of Amapiano in Japan, bringing his experience with the genre into the track’s production.

    “Go Down Slow” follows LUNÉ’s first single and continues the artist’s exploration of R&B alongside African-influenced dance sounds.

    An official visualizer and remix are also planned as part of the project’s next phase.

    “Go Down Slow” is available on streaming platforms.

  • El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    Liberian artist El Drez has released “We Outside”, a new single featuring Lavien and Jassmine, with Nigerian producer Masterkraft handling production.

    Released on August 16, the track is described as an Afrobeat record that brings together artists from Liberia and Nigeria. Masterkraft’s production places the collaboration within the wider West African pop sound, while El Drez, Lavien and Jassmine share the vocal duties.

    “We Outside” follows several releases from El Drez over the past three years, including “Hosanna”, which was produced by KrizBeats Worldwide Wav.

    The collaboration with Masterkraft adds a Nigerian production presence to the Liberian artist’s catalogue, continuing El Drez’s work across West African music.

    El Drez is based in Liberia and releases music through Relumae Records.

    “We Outside” is available on streaming platforms.