Since he released his EP,
there has been a radical shift in the sounds dominating the Lagos music
culture and seeping into other parts of Africa. The mid-tempo mellow
vibes are in, and they are championed by numerous stars including
Runtown, Tekno, and Davido. These have created a new structure for
creating hits, with vibes and lyrics combining with deft production to
create the ultimate Nigerian pop song of 2017.
Mr
2kay has had quite some success. Singles ‘Bubugaga’, ‘Ladder’, ‘Bad
girl special’, ‘Moniegram’ and a few others have been underground hits
which have placed him in prime position. And that’s where his new single
'Belema' comes in.
Produced
by Micon, the song is a jam. Mr 2kay dips comfortably into urban
Highlife, with old traditional melodies that overlap with modern guitars
to provide a record that is captivating. The record draws on a lot of
elements, utilizing syncopation as a tool to change the beat to four
different patterns.
It’s a beautiful
production, this one, and Mr 2kay harnesses all of his powers for this.
It’s a mid-tempo song which can coast through you initially, but
eventually grows and envelopes you with its synths, mellow drum patterns
and more. For the dance floor, the relativity of the single will
definitely be a favourite for rotation, and perhaps that is what the
singer went for.
The video by Clarence
Peters interprets it, with 2kay throwing himself stylishly through the
motions surrounded by dancers and pretty women. It’s engaging to watch
and beautiful when it flows with the music.
It’s
past the mid-point for 2017, and the industry heating up towards the
musical climax that the summer brings. On evidence of 'Belema', Mr 2kay
will be right in the mix, staking his own claim with this record.
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