Juls belongs to the vanguard of producers responsible for revolutionising the sound and overarching feel of Afropop and shows his versatility in the choice of selection and arrangement on ‘Sounds Of My World’.

Juls’ variety was demonstrated in his choice of music for ‘Sounds Of My World.’

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While this mid-tempo, sophistic-pop side of Afropop has and continues to, successfully mutate, Juls remains dedicated to his neo-highlife sound.

Across his delightful catalogue, the British-Ghanaian sound architect has consistently adjusted the expectations of listeners’ expectations from a Juls song without upending the general feel, furnishing his groove-driven approach with a wide and sometimes unexpected range of musical influences, including but not limited to R&B, Caribbean Pop, Road Rap, Folk and Amapiano.

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Today marks the release of ‘Sounds of My World’, which he’s dubbed his “debut album.

” This billing doesn’t insinuate that full-length listens like Leap of Faith and Colour were inconsequential, as much as it raises the stakes for this new project. I’m highly expectant, so let’s get into the music.

Natural ambience. Spoken word poetry is usually so extra to me, and this is no different. I don’t mind it, though, it’s setting a mood that’s consistent with the intro.

“Let go and release, this is your moment of peace.” I hear you, man. These log drums are hitting, but those dreamy piano keys are lulling me to bliss.

Horns and guitars make everything fuller, they cheat codes in hands as talented as Juls’. Jaz Karis is one of those artists I promise to get into every once in a while and I never do, which is a shame because she always wows me whenever I hear that semi-wispy voice of hers.

Dusty Amapiano drums! Fuck! This guitar riff has a taste, like biting into some delicious wings on a Sunday morning after church.

That’s oddly specific but that’s how I feel right now. Haile’s voice was meant to soundtrack the most gorgeous moments in life, it’s so vibrant and full of joy.

I know this is the type of song that will fit into a chill DJ set, but it will fit a lot better in intimate spaces, like watching your partner dancing offbeat.

Sweet nothings will forever be corny because love itself is corny. Solid record, another keeper.

Ratings:

Mid = 0.00

Average = 0.01

Good = 2.5

Excellent = 2.5

Conclusion:

Mp3bullet gives the EP 80% (Good) general rating

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The Nigerian Alternative Music Singer, Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu who is professionally known as cruel Santino(and has also performed as Ozzy B and Santi) is set to unveil his new second studio album titled “Subaru Boys”.

Santi, who is at the forefront of the genre-hopping Nigerian Alté movement which employed a streamlined blend of Nigerian roots music, dancehall, processed rap, and R&B, took to his Instagram page to reveal information about his upcoming album.

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Ozzy B’s incoming album titled “Subaru Boys” is expected to drop on the 22nd of October 2021.

He released a few mixtapes under the Ozzy B moniker, including Suzie’s Funeral in 2016, before switching to the Santi moniker for Mandy & the Jungle album in 2019, which he featured DRAM, Tay Iwar, Shane Eagle, Kida Kudz, and GoldLink, among others.

In June of 2020, he debuted as Cruel Santino with the track “End of the Wicked,” after signing to Interscope and launching his Monster Boy brand.

Recall, Mp3bullet.ng reported that singer teased that the upcoming album will feature Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae, Jamaican superstar Koffee, and Nigerian rapper Maison2500 in a previous post.

Santi mentioned in a recent Instagram post about the new album that his goal was to create a “universe” so intense that if the listener stopped listening to the record, they would immediately feel as if they were no longer in the “Subaru world.”

Watch the video below:

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Nigeria is one of the most vibrant music markets in sub-Saharan Africa, attracting the world to its music market globally as well as the United States.

While you marinate on the aforementioned, you should know that Nigerian artists, like their Asian counterparts (South Koreans), have tried very hard to gain access into mainstream American culture/music fans.

One method they have used and continue to use is collaborations (collabos) with American artists.

Origin

Afrobeats has a bigger history than K Pop but guess which genre is bigger now? From PSY monster hit song “Gangnam Style” to BTS dominance, K Pop music took a huge turn in the US market and the whole world caught the virus.

For the past few years, afrobeat has steadily infiltrated the airwaves in the United States.

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You might have heard British DJ, singer, and songwriter Afro B’s “Drogba (Joanna)” influence heavily from Nigeria sound thumping out of someone’s car speakers in the last summer, providing the uplifting vibe you need when the sun comes out.

The term afrobeat has been used to describe a collective campaign of different musical styles stemming from Africa, not to get mixed up with Afrobeat, which is a West African music genre-blending fuji and highlife music with American jazz and funk, pioneered by Fela Kuti.

Afrobeat to the world

Afrobeats is a word that’s used to bring awareness to African-influenced music from collectives like the Flight Club, artists like Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, and producers like P2J.

The sound of afrobeat has heavily influenced new albums like GoldLink’s Diaspora and Beyoncé’s The Gift, both released this summer.

America is a bit late on the afrobeat wave, but now that the sound has started to crack the seal, it’s in high demand, giving producers like P2J time to shine.

Pro2Jay, also known as P2J, is a Nigerian, London-based producer who has been making afro-pop, afro-house, afro-rap, and afro-jazz since the beginning of his career.

Mp3Bullet gather that After shooting his shot and traveling to the United States with his manager seven years ago, he experienced an influx of mainstream US artists reaching out in attempts to collaborate and make afrobeats possible

Once P2J earned placement on Chris Brown’s Heartbreak on a Full Moon, he become one of the go-to producers for artists looking to add the afrobeats flavor to their music.

P2J spoke with Complex about what we need to know about afrobeats, what it was like working with GoldLink and Beyoncé, and how the Flight Club has been breaking barriers and infiltrating American pop music.

Beyoncé, never shy of jumping on popular directions, brought together Nigerian stars such as Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Wizkid, and Nigerian super-producer P2J, as well as other African artists, on her companion album to The Lion King movie.

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Many of these Nigerian acts are making the US festival circuit their new home

In show business, artists are the product, and you often need to fill a pipeline of hits for the majors to be interested.

Slowly but surely, big media corporations are identifying – and fighting for – Nigeria and Africa’s top talent.

A year after the grab-bag album “Changes,” Justin Bieber has delivered a definitive new era on “Justice” and he also features the Grammy-award winner, Burna Boy in the song “Loved by You”.

The Song with Burna Boy is titled “Loved by You” the song captures a feeling of deep love for an unknown lover.

On the surface, this is a song about longing to feel desired, then despising yourself for needing to be needed.

However, Artist and music business partnerships turn brand moments into cultural moments, and the USA has bagged a viable relationship with music collaboration.

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Santi excitedly confirms the line up to his sophomore studio album which includes, British grime superstar Skepta, Jamaican reggae singer and rapper Koffee and Nigerian afrobeat heavyweight Wizkid, alongside Rema, Bella Shmurda, PrettyBoyDO. 

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Santi is arguably one of the major players in the Nigerian alté scene and keeping it locked for over 5 years and counting.

‘Rapid Fire’ crooner, who was on Instagram interacting with his fans and vibing to his yet to be released song with Jamaican reggae singer and rapper Koffee.

He’s is at the vanguard of the alternative music revolution surfacing out of Nigeria that combines the country’s cultural sounds with pop, dance music, R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, and other diverse sounds.

The 27-year-old’s Nigeria Born, vibrant creatives of Afropop and alté, now based between Dubai and Lagos, his last album titled ‘Mandy & The Jungle’ was released in 2019.

The 16-tracks album features guest appearances from Shane Eagle, DRAM, Kida Kudz, Tomi Agape, Tay Iwar, Amaarae, Krisirie, Seki, and Goldlink.

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The album also includes his singles “Rapid Fire” and “Sparky,” Rapid fire caught everybody’s attention, the sound and the delivery were exceptional different from the usual sound, a very deep lyrical fragrance.

Now we’re having another great line up, and will certainly be a momentum of vibes from start to finish.

Fans reacted with much excitement as long-awaited features are all assembled in one project, he is planning a major coup in an album if I may say!

Listen to a snippet of Santi X Koffee Coming soon below;

New Cruel Santino x Koffee coming soon ⚡️⚡️

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— TXT (@txt_mag) March 1, 2021

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They will also share the stage with other international artists such as Chronixx, Fabolous, Machel Montano, Mavado, and Rick Ross. The event will be taking place in the month of March in Puerto Rico.

The Afro Nation festival which is tagged the world’s number one beach festival is a festival that takes place yearly to celebrate Music specially Afrobeats and reggaeton genres.

Keeping in line with Afro Nation’s ethos, Afro Nation Puerto Rico will bring together the best artists in afrobeats, hip hop, r&b, dancehall, bashment, and reggaeton. Expect world-class programming of live performances and DJ sets over the four days.

Others artists who will be gracing the show includes Flavour, Niniola, Patoranking, Wande coal, Afro B, Busiswa, Eddy Kenzo, Goldlink, Jada Kingdom, Kranium, La Tribu De Abrante, Patrice Roberts, R2Bees, Rafa Pabon, Shenseeza, Sho Madjozi, stonebwoy, The Compozers.

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