French artist Le U and producer Akim Beats have released Breakout Tape, a six-track project featuring collaborations with six African artists, including Nigerian artists Amaeya and Juno.
Le U handled the project’s artistic direction and features on each track, while Akim Beats produced, recorded, mixed and mastered the six songs. The project brings together artists from different parts of Africa, including the Maghreb, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.
“Pour Juice” features Juno, while Amaeya appears on “Will You.” The two Nigerian artists are among the six featured across the project, creating a France–Nigeria connection within the wider African collaboration.
Breakout Tape follows Le U’s previous projects O.M.N and O.M.N PT. The creators intend for the series to continue with a second volume focused on artists from the United States, planned for 2027.
Akim Beats, who has a background in R&B, said his interest in Afro-influenced music developed during the 2010s, particularly through its instrumentation, chord progressions and melodic vocal writing. His role on Breakout Tape covers the production and technical work across the project.
available on streaming platforms.
Breakout Tape is available on streaming platforms.