Balémore comes through with “DFR (Dont Feel Right),” A Soulful Afro-R&B Confession for the Lost and Overwhelmed.
Balémore, the Nigerian-Australian artist redefining emotional Afro-fusion, returns with DFR (Dont Feel Right), a raw and honest track that strips back the bounce of his last hit, Kryptonite, and replaces it with melodic introspection.
Where Kryptonite flirted with confession wrapped in rhythm, DFR brings pain, confusion, and vulnerability to the surface, making it one of the most emotionally resonant songs to hit the Afro-R&B scene in 2025.
DFR – When Honesty Becomes the Hook
Balémore shares his heart with his audience, allowing them to witness his inner turmoil. He sings, “Heavenly peace all I need in life; I wanna be stress-free,” delivering a line that immediately sets the emotional tone. The song continues with reflections on anxiety, sleepless nights, and the unsettling tension between calm and chaos.
One of the catchiest lyrics, “I know this ain’t peace ‘cause it don’t feel right,” serves as the emotional anchor of the song. It captures that universally relatable moment where you finally admit, whether to yourself or to someone else, that you’re not okay with yourself. These lyrics are not just words; they represent lived experiences transformed into melodies.
DFR was layered with warm drums and textured percussion that enhance the song’s emotional weight. It maintains an Afro bounce but tempers it with a smooth, slow-burning energy that allows each word to land with purpose. OOnly a few emerging artists can successfully balance the vocal delivery of Balémore, which is both soft yet piercing and vulnerable yet composed.
The collaborative production with long-time partner “Don Sahand” adds depth, giving the track its signature sound: emotive, immersive, and intimate. The decision to keep the instrumental space open lets the emotion of each lyric breathe, creating a welcoming atmosphere for the listener.
A Great Reflection:
According to Balémore, DFR was born from a moment that lingered, an unresolved conversation, a feeling that wouldn’t go away. “I didn’t say what I needed to in the moment, and it sat in my chest. The only way I could process it was through music,” he shared. That sense of authenticity bleeds through every line of the track.
After an uninspired session in the studio, Balémore sat at the keys and played the chords that would later become DFR. The moment of truth led to lyrics pouring out, including the introspective: “Lost in my mind, wanna be stress-free but I’m paying for mine.” It’s a reflection of the emotional cost of self-denial and internal conflict.
DFR may be slow and soft, but its impact is thunderous. It’s an anthem for the restless, the anxious, and the overthinkers, those battling with their thoughts in silence. It proves that Balémore isn’t here just to make hits, but to make meaningful music that resonates on a deeper level.
Balémore’s Musical Background
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Sydney, Australia, Balémore (formerly known as BVLE) is carving out a distinct identity in the global music space. His style, a genre-bending blend of Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, and soul, is deeply personal and culturally rooted. Since rebranding in 2024 under his Oko middle name, meaning “guide my way,” he has taken a more intentional artistic path.
His recent rise has been impressive, with editorial support from different platforms. Previous tracks like FGS and Kryptonite earned him thousands of streams and performances at venues such as The Embassy and Palm Angels’ international afterparty in Rotterdam.
Balémore draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Odeal, Tems, J. Cole, Brent Faiyaz, Sade, and Omah Lay, blending their soulful depth, lyrical honesty, and genre-bending styles into his own unique sound.
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