Nigerian gospel artist and vocal powerhouse Ada Ehi has teamed up with famous producer Frank Edwards and Afro-gospel pioneer Limoblaze for the powerful new hymn, ‘Otua. This star-studded duet comes right in the midst of the international gospel season as a big anchor tune from her freshly released studio CD, Higher.
These days, Christian music is always looking for creative partnerships that fuse praise from its traditional roots with a contemporary afro-fusion influence. Recently, believers have started unearthing high-energy CDs to get them in the mood for morning commutes and big affirmations of faith for church youth ministries. And that is precisely the objective shared by this elite group, melding together distinct sonic textures into a late-night radio staple that appeals to both your feet and your soul.
The production team produces a highly vibrant, progressive canvas with warm synth chords and a forceful, uptempo beat. Their synthetic percussion loops and snappy snare patterns sit nicely under the main melody, keeping it going at a fast pace. But the clean instrumentation is so expansive, the numerous guest musicians may come and go with ease without cluttering the vocal booth.
Ada Ehi is in control of the long electronic journey, arrangement-wise and vocal-wise, from the very first second. Her signature vocal force and flawless falsetto lines are woven throughout the progression, giving a tremendously warm and reassuring vibe. Her studio chops are finely tuned and give a firm anchor on the tune. She brings the listener through diverse soundscapes.
And soon Frank Edwards comes into the booth with an enormous amount of enthusiasm and his customary slick delivery and remarkable melodic brilliance. Limoblaze meanwhile offers a shot of raw energy, with a powerful, rapid-fire style that bridges the divide between urban gospel rap and lyrical praise culture. The genuine lyricism is about the goodness of God, going further into the realms of blessing and claiming total victory over the unexpected adversities of life. The spiritual comfort is an instant hit with the folks in the trenches as the trio talks in clear, straight-talking English, with snappy local jargon.
This cooperation is a success; the calming, high-quality production matches their enthusiastic songwriting selections step for step. The three big-hitters don’t battle for space but naturally complement each other across the timeline, making sure the intense praise intensity remains perfectly consistent for the complete runtime. The result is a nice restorative package destined to conquer the radio charts and gospel playlists.
This is a great living hymn that you really must add to your daily incentive loop now. Enjoy the nice audio streaming on your favorite digital music services today.
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