This month’s most electrifying songs came from artists like Joey B, KiDi, Kofi Jamar and more. These are iMullar’s picks for the best songs from May 2020.
May saw both new and old school artistes shine with tunes from Joey B “Far Away” off Lava Feels “Say Cheese” by KiDi, an emotional tune from the boy from TSD “You Don’t Need” and more with each their uniqueness in style and sound. we put together a collection of our favourite new music of the year.
1. Cina Soul featuring King Promise – “Ojorley” Remix
In the original version of ‘Ojorley’, Cina Soul laments about the life of a cheating husband. The remix garnished with even more Ga features King Promise as the cheating husband who apologizes and seeks forgiveness for all his actions.
2. Joey B featuring M3nsa – “Far Away”
Every song on Joey B’s ‘Lava Feels’ was favoured by us, but let’s take a moment to appreciate ‘Far Away’ which features M3nsa of FOKN BOIS. The pidgin- infused track throws more light on the struggles and issues people face in their creative art journey.
3. KiDi – “Say Cheese”
Produced by Kayso off “The Blue Ep”, “Say Cheese” appreciates the female form and their love for the camera. Watch the ravishing home video filled with a lot of melanin princesses.
4. McBriggs featuring Tibu and Tracy – “Farabale”
‘Farabale’ featuring Tibu and Tracy was the fan favourite off the ‘Feelings’ EP by McBriggs. The afro-fusion tune with a little bit of dancehall rhythm is a must add to your library.
5. TSD featuring Freddy Hayz and Kay T – “Don’t Need You”
Music is like a safe space for artists to express their true desires and emotions. TSD’s Freddy Hayz and Kay T share their heartbreak story on “Don’t Need You”.
6. Nii Quaye featuring T’neeya & Wanlov the Kubolor – “Bebe”
“Bebe” off Nii Quaye’s new EP “Atomic Bomb”, was track-assisted by T’neeya’s emotionally-rich vocals, Wanlov the Kublor delivered a riveting verse and all glazed over Nii Quaye’s sensational production. It’s one of our favourites on the project.
7. Tecknikal – “Chan Chan Lady”
On “Chan Chan Lady ”, American based Ghanaian afrobeat artiste, Tecknikal pays tribute to his roots with this highlife inspired song infused with an engaging romantic message. The single has us excited for the future releases he has to come.
8. Boye ‘the Genius’ featuring Skillz 8Figure & Oladapo – “On Di Low”
Track-assisted by Skillz 8Figure & Oladapo, “On Di Low” was the perfect addition to your summer playlists. Boye ‘the Genius’ came through with another one.
9. Kxng Joey – “Silent”
King Joey brings the heat on “Silence” with his witty yet exciting lyrics featuring Fjaace and Jaleel Thomas.
10. Kweku Smoke featuring Bosom P Yung – “Krakye Gang”
Kweku Smoke and Bosom P young teamed up to give us a drill music inspired anthem which sent fan on a rampage on Instagram Check here to watch.
11. Hannes Of – “Millagro”
Hannes OF is full of miracles in his Spanish themed song “Millagro”, Plug-in your headphone for this one.
12. Kofi Jamar featuring S3fa – “Kyere Me”
Jamar takes another tune to express his affection and search for love on the modern highlife tune Kyere Me which me “show me” track-assisted by the enigmatic S3fa.
13. Kojo-Cue featuring Lud Phe – Blessings
The rapper who released one of the most inspiring projects last year is back with a new single which features Lud Phe. Produced by Peewezel, the song finds the rapper being appreciative for a blissful career, the song was released on his birthday as a gift to his fans.
14. Efya & Tiwa Savage- The One
Efya and Tiwa Savage are undoubtedly two of the best female vocalist in Africa over the past decade. These queens teamed up to craft this reggae-inspired love song, on a moody production by black Jesse, the due lay their soothing voices on the song, relentlessly searching for The One.