NEW SOUNDS – WEEK 39
Each week, we accumulate a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear because music is the only universal language of peace and love. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week and don’t forget who put you on these sounds. The “Hot Off The Press” playlist is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Audiomack
This list will be updated every day with new sounds released this week till Sunday.
Kirani Ayat – Tunani
Kirani Ayat has a lot to say, he allows everything on his mind in a new song produced by Kayso titled “Tunani”. Kirani AYAT is at his most vulnerable with this release, questioning his faith, doubting his advisers, and ultimately decreeing to burn it all if given the opportunity. Akan drops a touching bridge just before the last verse. The melancholy nature of this trap beat is sonorous with production by longtime collaborator KaySo. Tunani which means “thoughts” in Hausa is sure to get you thinking.
Flowking Stone – Best Rapper Africa (BRA)
Ghanaian rapper, Flowking Stone releases his long-awaited album “Best Rapper Africa” (BRA) album for short. BRA is Flowking Stone’s debut hip hop album released after the release of his two successful albums; Gifted and Gifted Volume 2. The album, comprising 14 songs and featuring artists like $pacely of La Meme Gang, Kofi Jamar, Strongman, LJ, Kweku Flick and other amazing rappers is worthy of the hype. Flowking Stone went on and off with music, coming out with “BRA” is a way to remind fans and music lovers at large how good he has always been.
May Goda – Kumerican Vibe
Ghanaian-Italian based Omar Mohammed Bashir popularly known as May Goda has joined the Kumerican wave with his new song “Kumerican Vibe”. “I do Afrobeat, Afro-pop, hip hop basically every genre. I fell in love with music ever since I was young but growing up I never had to go to the studio to make music but I never gave up on my quest to pursue music”. The song is inspired by Asakaa, the drill genre emerging from Kumasi. He talks about being motivated by the movement, the world getting to know about Asaaka and the heights to which they can reach with it.
Essilfie – Dumb Love
Essilfie tells us her experience of falling in love with someone new in her new R&B/Soulful song titled “Dumb Love”. “I chose that title because that is how I feel when I am falling in love with someone new. That puppy loves the feeling, feeling of pure bliss and seeing the person as flawless. In my opinion, love that makes you feel like this all the time is too good to be true”. Love is beautiful they say but sometimes just sometimes, the good feelings always precede something bad and Essilfie calls is “dumb love”.
Olamide – GreenLight
YBNL boss Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide has released the second single off his upcoming “Carpe Diem” album. With his last release “Eru” still basking in its glory, the new single title “Green Light” is also a potential hit as it talks about seeking a lady’s attention and affection. Just like the green light on the traffic signifies go, Olamide is waiting for his green light to be able to show the said lover his true intentions and his true love.
Knii Lante – Ghana Naija
Nigeria celebrates its diamond jubilee – 60 years of independence from colonial rule – a feat that Ghana achieved a few years back. Throughout the years we’ve shared a great bound of companionship wrapped in the rivalry. In the wake of the recent misunderstandings amongst Ghanaian and Nigerian traders that escalated tensions, it’s become necessary that we remind ourselves of the great positive bounds we share, especially through music! That’s what Ghana-Naija represents. Knii Lante’s 6th single this year is a celebration of both cultures through the eyes of a Ghanaian and Nigerian couple in love. Let’s celebrate the love we share for food, sports, women and of course music. Enjoy this beautiful Afro-Pop jam, laced with guitar strings reminiscent of Highlife sounds shared by both cultures. Ghana-Naija was produced by Knii Lante and DatBeatGod.
Projects
Killbeatz, Ofori Amponsah & King Promise – Love and Happiness EP
A week ago, Killbeatz released track 1 off his highlife EP, the song, “Odo Nti” which featured Ofori Amponsah and King Promise came as the lead single off the tape. The full tape is out today and lovers of music, highlife especially are definitely going to put it on replay. The 5-track tape features Ofori Amponsah, King Promise, Sarkodie, Joey B and Darko Vibes with production credits going to Killbeatz, the mastermind behind the entire project.
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Simi – Restless II
Nigerian songstress Simisola known worldwide as Simi is out with an extended play titled “Restless II”. The extended play which is her fourth studio project embeds 6 songs with features from Ms Banks, WurlD and Adekunle Gold. Simi certainly has so much to be grateful as she infuses Afro Pop and R&B vibes into these songs. Enjoy.
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Kwaku Bs – Live Free
“Live Free” is KwakuBs’ debut solo album after parting ways with the Accra based collective La Meme Gang. He narrates his experiences with life, love and wanting to live a carefree life. The 8-song tape features “Toi, Que Sera, Kimbo” which were released last year, other songs on the tape are “Designer”, “Ya” featuring Joey B, “Inside Boys” and the highlife themed “Adakatea” which features Fameye. Find your vibe on this new tape, put it on repeat and don’t forget to live free.
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Skerie B4dman & Kojo Trip – FANTE FANTE
Skerie B4dmon & Kojo Trip have on the 1st of October 2020 released their joint project FANTE FANTE with a guest appearance by Cousin Mauve. The 6-song project blends elements of Hip-Hop, Jazz and Highlife music. The FANTE FANTE Mixtape is the perfect soundtrack for your tiki bars, parks or wherever the link-up may be.
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