Artistes Of The Week// October (Part 4)

Artistes of The Week:

Hi there sonic readers! Welcome to another luscious week of good music and fresh-off-the-boat sounds. On Today’s episode of Artistes of the Week, it’s the season of sick, classy features and we have a number that you do not want to miss out on! Let’s dive in!

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Omoteniola x Skegem: Got Me Thinking

Omoteniola and Skegem bring back spicy, verse-byverse duets on ‘Got Me Thinking’. Following the success of her last release “Sanity”, Omoteniola is on the journey to make her mark in the music industry and is proving her consistency with this new banger. ‘Got Me Thinking’, is a very immersive track that reflects the story of someone expressing their love and affection to their partner.

The two go back to back on the track with entirely different vibes that just make it work. Omoteniola is all smooth and low tones while Skegem is the upbeat energy to the music and together, the two are a force. Check out ‘Got Me Thinking’!

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KJ Spio x Gyakie: Days Pass By

Acclaimed culture preneur of UK and African music, KJ Spio, is a musical one-man mood enhancer, devoted to upping the ambiance of every social situation with his sound. The multi-talented producer is all about “creating a vibe that helps people have fun and enjoy themselves, whether they’re at a party or somewhere more intimate”. And this is just the description of the vibes on his new track ‘Days Pass By’ featuring Afro-beats star Gyakie. The smooth-n-steady Afro-fusion sound, blends in that UK culture with the African music style, and the young Nigerian vocalist, Gyakie, seals the deal with her luscious tone. From its Afro-soul vibe to its seamless infusion of UK R&B style, ‘Days Pass By’ is one for the books!

Winny: Lego

Winny brings indie dance-pop to the home of R&B, on her promising new smash hit, ‘Lego’. The song is truly iconic and her tonality on the track holds a semblance to an old Rihanna music style. As an artist, Winny uses different world-class influences, to make something eclectic and magical of her own. She remains an unapologetic visionary and i determined to make the kind of music she desires. She is a multi-genre artiste whose sound embodies, a stunning blend of Reggae, R&B/ Soul, and Afro-music with a unique vocal texture and delivery that gives an impressive, distinct edge to her music. Check out, Lego!

Olivetheboy x Mayorkun: A fuul

Olivetheboy screams cheeky romance on his new track ‘A fuul’, and there is truly no greater addition to the music, than the legendary Afro-beats/pop star, Mayorkun. The young musician; Olivetheboy, takes to music like a duck to water and his chart-topping smash hit Goodsin, released back in May 2023, is all but concrete proof. In July 2023, the star was named in an official list, as one of the top 5 hottest Ghanaian artists for the first half of the year. Check out his newest single, ‘A fuul’, featuring Mayorkun.

Cowater: 101 EP

Hailimg from the vibrant city of Warri, Delta State, and now making waves in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Cowater, is a rising star in the world of Afro-fusion. His music is a blend of Afrobeat, highlife, and contemporary influences which makes him a fresh electrifying energy to the music scene. On his recent EP, ‘101’ the artiste gives his listeners a prime and optimum listening experience, as he explores different African music genres and no two tracks are the same. Every song carries an outstanding beauty and uniqueness that’s different from the next. He introduces the EP with ‘Silence’, which instantly blows you away with some sweet, juju-talking drums and powerful lyrics. The song is followed by, Gaou and it does the most immersive blend of different African sounds. In truth, ‘101’ EP is a journey you have to hop on!