This week’s New Music Friday Top Picks explores fresh sounds. Artists are tackling themes from mental health to the essence of love, delivering a lineup that moves from deep reflection to undeniable anthems.
Kunmie – My Brother
This new song, My Brother, is Kunmie’s first new music since July. In the song, he talks about his daily hustle, the hard work he puts in to achieve his dreams, and the strong bond he shares with his brother. If you know the popular song Ara by Brymo, you might notice that Kunmie uses a small, quiet part of it in the background of his own chorus. The overall sound of the track is soft and calm, but the message is powerful; it’s meant to encourage you and keep your motivation strong.
WizTheMc – Sensational
WizTheMc continues his hot streak of releasing good music with this song, Sensational. The track has a fast and energetic pace that makes you want to move. He fills the song with catchy melodies, and the main subject is the woman he loves. He uses the song to describe how amazing and, well, sensational she is. Like many of his other songs, this one is all about showing love and appreciation for his partner.
Joshua Baraka feat JAE5 – Dive In
This song, Dive In, is a single from Joshua Baraka’s upcoming album called Juvie. For this track, he teamed up with a very talented producer named JAE5, who created a brilliant beat for the song. In Dive In, Joshua sings about looking back on his life. He thinks about memories from his past, the time he feels he has wasted, and the feelings of people he may have hurt. The song is about his journey toward finally moving on from these things. For his fans, this track gives a little preview of the kind of stories and emotions they can expect to hear on his new album.
Rybeena – Spaghetti
Rybeena has a new project out called Mr Bee, and one of the songs on it is titled Spaghetti. In this fun track, he repeatedly asks his girlfriend what she really wants from him and from their relationship. The song is also a playful nod to a popular internet video of a little girl excitedly asking her mother, “ofe spicy spaghetti?…” This connection makes the song feel relatable. Spaghetti is a happy, upbeat song that is perfect for turning up at a party and is sure to get people dancing.
T.I Blaze feat Llona – Lonely Road
Lonely Road is a thoughtful song that makes you stop and think about your own life’s journey. It reminds us that working hard to achieve your dreams and make money can sometimes be a very lonely path. You might feel alone, like you have no one to talk to about the struggles you face. T.I Blaze and the singer Llona work together perfectly to share this message. Their voices blend in a way that makes you truly feel the emotion of walking down that lonely road.
This week’s New Music Friday Top Picks selection offers a powerful lens on contemporary Afrobeats, framing the genre’s central dialogue between internal struggles and the external proof of love.
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