Being in lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic is not deterring artists around the world from releasing some fire music.
American singer Beyonce recently released her chart-topping visual album ‘Black Is King’, Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol gave a world-class performance during their ‘Midnight Train’ album launch, South African rapper Nasty C has released a new album titled ‘Zulu Man With Some Power’, Nigerian Dancehall artist Patoranking just dropped his third album titled ‘Three’ and his fellow countryman Burna Boy is riding high following the release of his ‘Twice As Tall’ album.
With that said, here are some of the tracks to enjoy this weekend.
Siri – Fena Gitu
Celebrated Kenyan musician Fena Gitu has dropped a new song dubbed ‘Siri’.
‘Siri’ is a Swahili phrase that translates to ‘Secret’, with the jam being all about keeping your secrets safe. The upbeat and catchy ‘Siri’ revolves around two ladies who have a secret affair and are trying really hard to keep it away from the public.
“Keep it between me and you Nobody affi know what we do Are we fooling around, are we cheating But your forbidden fruit so sweet I wanna scream it out loud every time you take it down low,” the song lyrics read in part.
The video is amazing and has been shot in the scenic Ibis Styles Hotel in Nairobi. The video features; Dela Maranga, Wanjira Longauer, Dr. Reign and Skinnyfilmmaker as the main acts.
‘Siri’ is off Fena Gitu’s sophomore album ‘Unleashed’.
No Dulling – Keche ft Kuame Eugene
Ghanian duo Keche teamed up with fellow countryman Kuami Eugene to bring fans a groovy weekend jam titled ‘No Dulling’
The track is an up-tempo party fusion of afro-pop and hiplife; a feel-good club banger, providing a stage for the vocal range and dexterity of Andrew King and Kuame Eugene, not neglecting the lyrical prowess of Joshine.
Over their sixteen-year career longevity, the duo are no strangers to hits; from pressure and
Aluguntugui to Today and Same girl, Keche has made hit making a trademark. The group is also known for their effective collaborations, working with the likes of Sarkodie, Edem, Bisa Kdai on various hits.
Monsters You Made – Burna Boy ft Chris Martin
Grammy nominated Nigerian singer Burna Boy has released the second visuals for a song off his recent album ‘Twice As Tall’.
With the album still enjoying massive airplay and streams across various digital platforms, Burna Boy dropped visuals for hit single ‘Monsters You Made’ off the album.
The song which features Chris Martin has been among the best performing tracks off the album. The song is track number 12 in the 15-track album. With barely a day since it premiered, the ‘Monster You Made’ visuals have been watched over 442,000 times on YouTube.
As reported by The Sauce, the album was executively produced by veteran American rapper Diddy.
Call To Duty – Beres Hammond
Jamaican legend Beres Hammond marked his birthday on the 28th of August 2020 with a new release titled Call To Duty.
The recording features a thoughtful and moving vocal performance that builds in tempo and intensity as the chorus begins. Amidst repetitions of “fight, fight” the singer paints an intimate picture of longing for a shining world, so different than the darkness that many are experiencing today.
The song, written by Mr. Hammond and co-produced with Clive Hunt, is familiar in its social themes, yet more dramatic as it is stripped of his usual rhythmic reggae pulse. The swells of emotive chords from keyboardist Robbie Lyn are punctuated to great effect by the all-star horn section of Dean Fraser, Oshane Love and Okiel McIntyre.
The recording is both a strong statement about life amid a pandemic and a call to a shared vision of what our world can be.
Tap in remix – Saweetie ft Post Malone, Da Baby and Jack Harlow
American artists Post Malone, DaBaby and Jack Harlow are tapping in.
The three stars joined Saweetie for an infectious remix of her summer hit “Tap In.”
The new rendition keeps the thumping beat and the ICY GRL’s spitting verses of the original, with Harlow promising to “tap in, for sure” before DaBaby hops into a fiery verse dreaming of a “ghetto a– bougie b—-, the ones that wear the sundress.”
CHECK OUT: New Releases: Nas, Nipsey Hussle,Big Sean + More
What song will you have on replay this weekend?
