Nigerian Afro-fusion smooth-voiced artist BNXN teams up with street-pop superstar Asake on a catchy new tune named “Eja Meja”.
The intriguing partnership comes at a time when Afro-pop fans are looking for catchy songs and powerful street beats to add to their weekend rotation. The pair have been constant chart-toppers right throughout the continent over the years. So putting their unique sounds together makes a really natural hit that delights listeners in diverse music spaces.”
The beatmakers craft a joyful, mid-tempo soundscape powered by warm synth chords and sharp shaker patterns. Rolling log drums and a delicate sub-bass line layer underneath, while a persistent Afro-fusion kick keeps the beat pulsing with continual appeal. Still, the percussive arrangement is crisp and uncomplicated, allowing ample space for both singers to take the lead.
BNXN opens the album with his distinctive soft falsetto and laid-back singing cadence. He glides with the patient pace, spilling out lovely melodies throughout his verse, switching from catchy Pidgin hooks to charming refrains. Hence, a cool festive mood from the opening bar of his controlled execution.
Asake takes to the stage to lift the mood with his high-octane Fuji-infused cadences and passionate crowd chants. “The songwriting is very much about living stress-free, counting daily wins and enjoying the sweet life with close friends around. He turns a modest studio session into an instant party anthem with his unforgettable refrains and colorful ad-libs.
Everything flows beautifully on this record to create a very pleasurable listening experience. The vibrant production matches their different vocal styles step for step throughout the whole run time. So the joint has a movement that is addictive and keeps you going.
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