The highly skilled Obedo PF links up with the incredible VICOKA on a bouncing new tune tagged “Lagos.
The city itself is the main conversation here and it is no new terrain for Nigerian street records. Still, Obedo PF finds a new viewpoint, portraying Lagos less as a backdrop and more like a character in the song. VICOKA’s presence adds another element of roughness to that narrative.
Most of the production is heavily reliant on street pop instrumentation with snappy drums and a rolling bassline propelling it. Throughout, a crisp hi hat pattern keeps the momentum rolling. The track isn’t too complicated, yet it provides both artists plenty of opportunity to work.
Obedo PF begins with a swaggering delivery, tossing out Lagos slang that places the record immediately in place. His bars are steeped in hustle and survival, elements that fit easily into the Lagos narrative. The pairing of the two artists prevents the record from becoming one-note.
“Lagos” works as a pair because both artists respect the pocket without stepping on each other’s toes. The chemistry is organic, with the beat tying everything as one complete street anthem. There is an intensity within it that any Lagos listener would immediately identify.
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