Kemuel is an expressive producer and performer, born in Port Harcourt. Kemuel drops a new studio project, “Borokiri Boy EP”.
The collection is timely, as Afrobeats enthusiasts are starved for new stories from different regions. This Port Harcourt artiste stays true to himself when a lot of emerging acts are seeking generic commercial sounds. This small attempt is a nod to his hometown roots, showcasing his incredible growth as a passionate storyteller.
The sound engineers create a very lush tropical ambiance, full of warm guitar riffs and excellent Afro-fusion rhythm patterns. Soft synth pads are layered over rolling basslines to keep the groove catchy and smooth. But the producers keep it clean so his gentle voice textures come thru with ease.
Kemuel opens the tracklist flowing in his smooth, laid-back cadences. He glides over every mid-tempo groove, and drops infectious tunes that are so easy to hum along to. His voice is so intimate that it generates a nice and confident vibe throughout the whole record.
Much of the material for the record is themed around street survival, romantic interests, and staying on the grind. His journey is honest; he connects with the everyday lives of the audience. His lyrics are easy to understand and give a great picture of hope and Port Harcourt pride.
This endeavor brings everything together to provide a comprehensive, very satisfying body of work. The eclectic production never misses a beat, matching his sonic spectrum beat for beat. The EP as a whole is consequently a powerful display of his talent in the contemporary Afropop space.
This is a great attempt and you should definitely stream this for a refreshing taste of modern Nigerian music. Out now on your favorite digital music platform.
Kemuel – Borokiri Boy EP (Album) Full Tracklist:
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