East Coast rap artist Hugo P teams up with street-hop icon Jeriq and soulful reggae-fusion vocalist Wizard Chan for a powerful cultural anthem, “Obi Nwanne”.
This collaboration comes at a time when lovers of Eastern hip hop and indigenous fusion are looking for some grounded tunes about brotherhood and harmony. Street enthusiasts are always looking for music that soundtracks their everyday hustle, with violent rap lines over spiritual, contemplative hooks. So, Hugo P brings all these diverse creative voices together to create a joint that speaks straight to the heart of the community.
The sound architect sets out a lush mid-tempo canvas, underpinned by warm native strings, lyrical ogene reverberations and snappy shaker repeats. He provides rolling sub-bass under a steady Afro-hip-hop drum beat to keep the rhythm moving with cultural pride. But the percussion setup is tidy and basic and there is ample area for each performer to make their point adequately.
Hugo P leads the record with his signature gruff vocals and snappy conversational flow. He flows through the mellow cadence with genuine heart in his lyrics, dropping old Igbo proverbs and street musings. He raps with confidence, establishing a firm brotherhood tone from the first verse.
Jeriq comes in with his typical raw street energy and hard-hitting Igbo bars, adding another layer of roughness to the music. Wizard Chan’s deep reggae-tinged melodies and spiritual vocal lines on the tune lift the mood totally. The songwriting is mainly about unity, looking out for your brother, remaining faithful through the bad times, and celebrating advancement as a collective.
All this music is combined to perfection for a soul-elevating experience that is really touching. The warm production matches their diverse voice types all the way through the entire run duration. So the joint is always gonna have an awesome momentum that’s gonna stick with you long after the rhythm stops.
Add this important track straight onto your weekend gathering and daily motivation playlists today. Stream “Obi Nwanne” on Spotify or Apple Music now!
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