Liberian musician and genre-bending artist MadnessBeatz is upending the afrobeat and dancehall scene with his most recent hit, “Everybody Messy.”
“Everybody Messy” by MadnessBeatz is a mirror held up to society, showing the complexity of trust, betrayal, and human imperfection, not just feel-good music for dancing. The song, bursting with vivid percussion and emotive overtones, straddles the boundary between a personal reality and a party anthem.
Madnessbeatz sets the tone with the opening lines “Trust nobody, mostly, because nobody’s holy / Everybody messy,” brazen, honest, and unguardedly true. These represent a philosophy rather than just words. Fundamentally, “Everybody Messy” is a hymn for a generation disappointed by false friendships and unfulfilled promises but still yearning for pleasure, rhythm, and release. The song stimulates movement with high-tempo rhythms and rich sound layers, while the message lingers with you long after the music stops.
Like his Liberian contemporaries, Madnessbeatz is stretching the possibilities of what West African music may sound like by adding intense emotional depth to tunes still suited for a party. From Afrobeat and Dancehall to R&B, Drill, and Hip-Hop, his genre-fusing production approach touches everything to create a distinctive soundscape that appeals to both heart and hips.
Beats to Respect
More than simply a producer, Madnessbeatz is a multifarious force reshaping the Liberian sound behind the boards and vocals. Since his high school years, known for his erratic and “mad” inventiveness, he has slowly developed a reputation by creating successes with as much emotional resonance as they are economically feasible.
Friends who couldn’t get enough of his crazy, unconventional beat-making came up with his moniker, Madnessbeatz. The same boundary-breaking attitude motivates this current track. With “Everybody Messy”, he tackles a difficult topic, human imperfection, and turns it into a vibrant, radio-ready tune. He is unique in that he can transform vulnerability into energy.
The song also honours the elements that helped define his aural character. Madnessbeatz harnesses the rhythmic brilliance of Don Jazzy, the light-hearted bounce of Young Jonn, the technical expertise of Pheelz, and the genre-defying approach of Sarz, all while maintaining a sound that is distinctly his. He elicits comparisons with well-known names such as Masterkraft, Killertunes, and Tekno.
Working with some of Liberia’s best musicians, Kpanto, Mc Caro, Mr. Church, Boifatty, Jslught, and Kobazzie, his work has already shown his ability to create culturally relevant songs. Especially, his performance on Kpanto’s “Friend” turned into a loyalty and realness song. Now, using “Everybody Messy,” he applies the same commitment to truth and transforms it into a groove-laced confession.
Heartfelt Vibes
“Everybody Messy” reflects a reality rather than just a label. But what Madnessbeatz does so well is create rhythm from that truth. Yes, he wants you to dance; however, he also invites you to consider. Though the speed is high and the rhythm is strong, his music throbs with feeling.
Madnessbeatz is doing something unusual: he’s stating the truth and making it sound appealing in a society where looks sometimes take front stage and honesty suffers. He reaffirms his status not just as a producer or musician but also as a voice that knows the messiness of life and yet decides to put it into music with every release.
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