Artistes of the Week// July (Part 2)

Artistes of the Week:

Hi there! Dear readers, welcome to the second week of artistes of the week, July's edition. Today, we bring you the hottest artists this week and their latest releases.

Solana ft Skales and Killertunez: Most high remix

A magical soundscape, A burst of vocals, and a powerful beat are exactly what the seasoned remix of "Most High" embodies. One thing Solana proves on this track is her love for her music and a deep passion for her art. It is no surprise then that the music is so well arranged and stacked with lovely notes pressing on each ear. Solana, known also as Ogunlana Abibat Busola is a fast-rising Afobeats singer, songwriter, and performing artiste, with a versatile music style ranging from Afro-pop to pop, Hip-hop, Trap, and RnB music. She has always been a fervid lover of music and was a member of her church choir. She decided to follow her passion for music and made it a career path in 2016. As an artist, she is constantly working with visionary creatives who know how well to execute her wonderful ideas On her most recent release; 'Most High' she features the infamous KILLERTUNES or as popularly known by his tag, Shabalistica! And the veteran Nigerian rapper and musician, Skales.

Jayson Rex: Tears in my eyes

Dark days may hold us down but the brighter days always come in the morning. Jayson Rex’s new release, Tears in my EYes, serves as a reminder of those dark days we go through and the truth in it that we constantly scale through. Produced by the sensational afro beats and afro-fusion, genre maestro producer, FADETHEVENOM, the music carries a deep melody that is a perfect mix of the emotions and pure expression of the artiste. The music expresses themes of heartbreak, confusion, and the struggle to hold onto hope, but also the persistent journey of overcoming it all. Check out, 'Tears in my eyes' by Jayson Rex.

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Skidx: Skidibadtin

We kick off today with a melodious, high-energy, Afro-fusion track by Skidx.  More than just a song, 'Skidibadtin' is an in-depth exploration of Skidx's love for music and a display of his versatility as an artiste as all the elements come together like a tasty burst of fruits, saccharine on the tongue. Skidx takes us back to a band of nostalgia, a world (and feel) of peak MajorLazer-type features, with this beautiful music style, mixing in elements of pop, dancehall, R&B, electronic dance music, and Afrobeats. Skidx is a trailblazing R&B/Afrobeats artist, bringing uniqueness and authenticity to the music scene. With his soulful vocals and impressive range, Skidx delivers a fresh and modern outlook on the genres. His music effortlessly navigates the spectrum of emotions, from heartfelt ballads to irresistible grooves, captivating his listeners. Skidibadtin, is the song of the summer we simply cannot get over and boy do we love good music. Check out Skidx and his new music, right now!

Bims: Amapiano

Bims hops on this hot new single called 'Amapiano', filling our veins with that Afro-hadurah style of music and a blend of the South African amapiano sound. The music is just another reminder of how much African sounds blend so perfectly well. Drawing influences from traditional musical tones and styles such as apala, and fuji mixing it with a modernity of afro pop and a cross-cultural sound of amapiano, Bims makes a rhythmic flow and dance anthem in just 2 minutes +. The artiste considers himself an afro-fusion artiste who finds expression in telling his love and heartbreak story. Check out Bims!

K3ndrick: Note to self

K3ndrick, the preacher of love has just released his latest single called 'Note to self'. 'Note to self' is as the name calls it, a note of life lessons to live and bank on, and K3ndrick shares these wise words with the world and his listeners. He sings on a myriad of things; not repeating mistakes, the control we have over our own story, and the unpredictability of life. As a zealous preacher of love, he continues to see love as the remedy to all things. Check out 'Note to Self' by K3ndrick!

Odeal: ‘Sunday at Zuris’ EP

The fire multi-dimensional, genre-bending artiste from Southeast London is back with new and (definitely) good music on his new EP ‘Sunday at Zuris'. A few sounds from the EP have quickly become fan favorites since its teasers and its releases, particularly; 'Onome' and 'Soh soh'. On this EP, Odeal does a total exploration of musical elements as he blends a mix of traditional High-life, juju music, and a heavy dose of Afrobeats, shimmied up with a cozy R&B feel. The soft and chill palm wine garden party vibes have already taken the media by storm, blazing the internet and constantly heard on reels and even Snapchat videos. A most noticeable fact about Odeal is that he is never streamlined to a particular sound or niche. He is constantly shape-shifting and exploring as many beautiful sounds as possible, in a bid to experiment with things as an artiste and grow as a musician. He holds a catalyst of heartbreak tunes, love confessions, and life expressions in general in his music. 'Sunday at Zuris', represents beautiful mornings and evening Sundays, a soft breeze flowing through the curtains and sweet sweet music.