UP Music: New African Releases

 

 

Khaligraph Jones- Mazishi

King Khali is on a rollercoaster this year. He has been releasing hit after hit and his latest offering is sure to be a hit too. Mazishi is trademark Khaligraph. In it, Khaligraph delivers heavy hitting bars directed towards his competition. Aptly named, the unusual video directed by Johnson Kyalo has some scenes shot in a cemetery and it also features lots of gothic elements as well. Check it out below.

 

 

 

Iyanya- Type of Woman

Iyanya is a fairly flexible artist. He switches from one style of music to another with relative ease. And his latest song demonstrates that versatility. Type of Woman is a departure from his more uptempo songs. It’s a mellow R&B love song that allows Iyanya to showcase his vocal prowess. And he doesn’t disappoint. Give it a listen below.

 

 

 

Falz Feat Olamide & Davido- Bahd Baddo Baddest

It’s usually a bit of a gamble for artists to collabo with bigger artists on a song because of the risk of them being upstaged but Falz did it and totally outclassed Olamide and Davido. Produced by Sess, the track has banging hip hop beats that will get you dancing or at least nodding your head to the beat. Did Falz overshadow heavyweights Davido and Olamide? You be the judge by giving the song a listen.

 

 

 

A pass Feat Konshens- Gamululu

If you love dancehall and you want a refreshing take on it then give A pass a listen. The Ugandan musician’s brand of dancehall is a departure from the norm since he fuses dancehall & Afrobeats. And for the remix to Gamululu who better to join forces with than Jamaican dancehall sensation Konshens. Konshens is a good addition to the song since he gives it the much extra punch the original lacked. Typical of many dancehall videos, the video features fairly well choreographed dancing from start to finish. Check it out below.

 

 

 

Atemi Feat Khaligraph Jones- Kama We

Kama We, the third single off Atemi’s upcoming album is an absolute beauty. In it, Atemi sings melodiously about the unpredictable nature of relationships today. Khaligraph complements her melodious singing well with his fluid rapping and his lyrics show his softer side like in the mellow Chizi. Shot by award winning Nigerian director Clarence Peters, it’s a video worth checking out. Check it out below. The song is also available for download on Mdundo.

 

 

 

Mayorkun- Eleko

Mayorkun may just be the next superstar. Signed to Davido’s recording label, Mayorkun’s debut single- Eleko has already garnered slightly over 350,000 views on YouTube and received many positive reviews. And the acclaim isn’t undeserving. Eleko is a really good song. It has an Afrobeat sound typical of most Nigerian music however, Mayorkun may be a game changer because he has a splendid voice perfectly suited for Afrobeat music. You should closely keep your eye on this rising star. Start by checking out the video below.

 

 

 

Odinareh Bingwa- Pressure

Trap hip hop has been causing ripples worldwide influencing musicians from around the world. Odinareh Bingwa’s Pressure is largely influenced by trap beats. It’s a fairly decent attempt from the rapper since his rapping goes hand in hand with the beats well. If you love trap hip hop it’s a song definitely worth listening to. Check out the video below. The song is also available for download on Mdundo.