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Afrobeats Fresh Picks: Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, Logos Olori, Joeboy, Rowlene & More
In the February installment of Afrobeats Fresh Picks, check out new songs from Ayra Starr, Joeboy, YKB, Rowlene, Khaid & Boy Spyce, Young Jonn & more.
The tender melodies evoke the peace Black Sherif is seeking, while Mabel preoccupies herself with “the piano in the hotel lobby” and lights up a “zoot” (British slang for a joint) and Palo Santo to create a carefree environment that cuts through all the other noise. The Beninese-Nigerian star simultaneously addresses those who’ve presented roadblocks in her path, and inspires others to never stop chasing their dreams, on her new Afropop single “Commas.” Over a swelling string arrangement and bubbling percussion, she delivers a personal message of resilience for those who need it most – including herself. The first single under his new imprint for Warner Music Africa, Young Legend, finds Joeboy paying tribute to highlife icon Chief Osita Osadebe and his 1984 classic “Osondi Owendi,” and dealing with the emotions of balancing such a successful career with remaining humble.
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