by Akinnimi Akintomiwa & Fatiat Saliu
Let’s face it, with the sheer volume of tunes being churned out on a weekly basis by artistes – established and upcoming – you’re not going to be able to keep up with every release and a lot of new stuff will slip under your radar. Its understandable that you will miss out on a few gems but it doesn’t have to be so, especially if you follow up on this weekly editorial of songs that are simply too good for you to not vibe to.
Here are the “5 Songs That Should Be On Your Rotation” for this week:
1) KvY – You
This song’s awesomeness is rooted in the winning formula of KvY’s baritone voice and a captivating Afro-fusion instrumental. Throw in the melody, lyrics and backup vocals, and the end result is an absolute must-hear for lovers of music, regardless of preferred genre.
2) Jay10 – Safari
If you’re a fan of American trap music culture then you should totally have this song high up on your playlist. If you’re not, you probably should still playlist this. On bouncy instrumentals that feature that flute sound that never seems to fail, Jay10 lays a super smooth verse and hook that is sure to echo in your mind all day. Zilla Oaks then comes through with a fitting verse two to wrap it all up in style.
3) Lojay & Sarz – Tonongo
The first time you hear the song, you nod in approval. Then, slowly, it starts to grow on you. Before you know it, you are playing it everyday. Lojay says the song was inspired by a stripper he watched in Lagos. Maybe that’s why it’s so sensual. It’s applicable in myriad scenarios. A night with your sexual or romantic partner. An evening of rest. At a party. Do you now know why it should be on repeat this weekend?
4) Ruger – Bounce
This is the ideal summer bop. On Bounce, Ruger employs so many genres; a mix of Afropop, dancehall and others. The replay value is immense. In fact, after the first few seconds where he says; *She wants a gangster in her bed tonight”, you already want to hear it again. There’s a reason why it’s been on the Top 10 list for the past few weeks. Let Ruger spice up your week.
5) Danie – Halo
On Halo, Danie confesses and quite truthfully to his woman that she is his halo. The first thought that comes to mind is “God, when?’, no? Songs like Danie’s makes you long for love in its purest and untainted form. He really cares for his woman, and what else do you want, if not a man like Danie? Often times, you find your body moving to the rhythm. Yes, it’s highly spiritual. Listen and “joy up”.