Hitmaker and highlife-infused Afropop singer Olivetheboy joins up with Ghanaian rap heavyweight Medikal on a colorful new tune titled “Stopit”.
This massive collaboration comes at a time when music fans are on the lookout for catchy West African cross-border connections. Fans have been hankering for those delicious Ghanaian highlife rhythms fused with hard-hitting rap flows of late. So these two creative stars combine forces to provide you with a really addictive rhythm that can easily shake up the clubs.
The producer has created a very joyful environment with lovely rhythmic guitar riffs and a steady Afro-fusion drum pattern. He also throws in warm horn parts that lift the tune yet keep the arrangement clear. But the drumming still leaves enough space for the vocals to comfortably find their pocket.
Olivetheboy takes the lead on the record with his trademark silky-smooth voice and relaxed attitude. He rides the breezy pace effortlessly, laying down incredibly addictive melodies that are very easy to hum along to. His verses are therefore light and very relaxed, creating a really cheerful, feel-good attitude for the whole tune.
Next up is Medikal, who comes with a huge burst of energy with his snappy, punchy rap bars. His joyful lyricism, meanwhile, is mostly about praising the good life and disregarding the doubters. The contrast is so sharp that it gives the album a really rich depth that will appeal to both the pop enthusiasts and the rap heads.
This collaboration works because it hits that sweet spot between lovely melodic singing and strong street-smart flows. No competition from the artists for space,e but a nice complement throughout the music. So, they deliver a super-satisfying song, which will easily dominate the radio charts.
So you should absolutely include this big party banger in your weekend rotation straight away. Go stream the hot new track on your fav digital music platform now.
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