Here’s our best take of our on rotation series to get you started for this new week. On rotation are songs we can’t stop listening to and are essential to our team.
M3nsa – Carry You Go
1/2 of one of Ghana’s controversial group, Fokn Boys, M3nsa’s second album isn’t that different from his debut album a decade ago, on “Bondzie”, he is as free as ever, on a 90’s inspired production, he lays his come up on “carry you go”.
Prettyboy D-O featuring MOJO AF – Broke Boy FC
Of his third album, Broke Boy Fc marks his second collaboration with MOJO AF, the duo spit distinctive flows that tackles the everyday life of the youth, and their come up, it’s typical Baba D-O, switching through his giddy ways of recording.
WANI – Grown Girl
Oh his debut album, the R&B crooner mixes emotions with regrets and elements of his love life, to create a well balanced project, and on “Grown girl”, he is as demanding as it gets with his lover.
Omah Lay – Free Mind
Currently touring Africa, Omah Lay’s love for experimenting music is no news, on “Free My Mind”, he draws a bit of inspiration from the Caribbean, merging it with modern Nigerian Pidgin. The song’s lyrics asks for serenity and a free mind to
Operate.
Shane Eagle – Sun
Known an Midrand’s finest, the South African rapper earned a name for himself after finishing third place on the first season of the Vuzu rapping reality competition, The Hustle. Years on he had made his presence felt and on his 2 pack single,he flows effortlessly on Sun. A fully loaded rap song.
M.anifest – Blessings
On his 5th studio album, the Ghanaian rapper shares his Neighborhood with the world, driving us through the ons & offs of Madina. “Blessings” sees the rapper getting appreciative over his blessings, and also Channels his singing mode on a calm, soothed production
SuperJazzClub – Jungle
Ghana’s first indie Collective, who gained positive buzz from their debut album in 2020 are back with their latest single “Jungle”. The song sees all six members merging indie music with Afrobeats, filling the song with a cautious theme.
Tamera featuring Tay Iwar- Good Love
On the singer’s new EP, she recruits Nigerian soul singer Tay Iwar on “Good Love”, a smooth R&B song filled with silky guitar strums & soft drums,manifesting good love & pure happiness on the tune.
Ckay & Ice Prince – Shakara
One of Nigeria’s top veteran & prospect link up for this guitar infused low tempo song, the song sees both acts crooning over their lovers, and a calm verse from Ice Prince.
Tim Lyre & Prettyboy D-O featuring Lady Donli – highlife
Tim’s passion for bending Afro-fusion with other genres is no news to Alte fans, and on this highlife inspired tune, he allows Prettyboy & Lady Donli to join the hustle and bussle the song talks about, tackling the daily issues centering Day to day living in Lagos.
On rotation is your weekly dose of musical geniuses to your library. Our editors update this playlist very frequently–so if you see something you like, add to your library.