UNCOVER CINEMATIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NAIJA FUNK”
LISTEN HERE: https://azanti.lnk.to/YPAzantiVol1
WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgE823FyJs
Rallying around a collective vision without comparison, rising Nigerian stars Azanti and PsychoYP unveil their anxiously awaited new collaborative album, YP & Azanti, Vol. 2, out now via Def Jam Recordings. Listen HERE. To celebrate the release, the dynamic duo just released a sizzling cinematic music video for the single “Naija Funk.” Watch HERE.
The pair’s inimitable chemistry powers up these nine tracks. From the jump, 20-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and “boy wonder” Azanti and Nigerian rap phenomenon PsychoYP never slow down! On the opener “Don’t Need Nobody,” distorted synths and an upbeat drum groove underline hypnotic vocals as the hook hits hard, “I don’t need nobody. I’m out here by myself.” Meanwhile, “Somebody” traces the ups and downs of a turbulent romance, climaxing with a reminder, “There’s no need to lie.” Then, there’s “Breathe.” Off-kilter percussion gets caught up in the undertow of wavy electric guitar and their arresting back-and-forth. A lusty chorus echoes with a promise, “I can get your body in sync with me.” Reaching an emotional highpoint, the closer “Should’ve Been Here” cuts deep with heartfelt bars and raw confessions punctuated by a plea, “I need you to try to be real with me.”
Paving the way for Vol. 2, “Naija Funk” reeled in over 450K Spotify streams and counting in addition to receiving critical acclaim. It landed looks from Culture Custodian, NOTJUSTOK, and Music In Africa who praised how “the track, complete with moody vocals and hallowed piano chords, finds Azanti interpolating folk pulses via smooth Yoruba and English poetry, contrasted by PsychoYP’s drill-leaning melodic bars.” Plus, The Guardian Nigeria News raved, “The song raises the momentum set by the duo’s earlier single, ‘Clear Road,’ which also set a milestone for cultural fusion as it melded Hip Hop and Amapiano perfectly.”
Audiences worldwide experienced the duo’s prowess, passion, and power for the first time on 2020’s YP & Azanti, Vol. 1. The latter generated millions of streams and garnered tastemaker praise. Pulse Nigeria applauded the album as, “a rainbow of music and a bed of solfa roses,” and 49th Street noted, “YP & Azanti Vol. 1 is an effortless display of rap sung skill combined with trap, R&B and Afrofusion; creating a distinct and new sound out of Nigeria for the world stage.”
However, they’re back, bigger, and better than ever together on Vol. 2!
Azanti has been identified within the burgeoning Afrobeats/ Alté Cruise scene as ‘up next.’ Wonderland magazine recently raved: “The future is looking very bright for the highly-talented artist…Offering us an irresistible dancehall-meets-Afrobeat sound, rising Nigerian-born artist Azanti crashes into the music scene… The 20-year-old singer, songwriter and producer, pegged as ‘boy wonder’, makes his artistry look easy with his ethereal soul-cutting vocals, catchy flow and unique instrumentals…the lovable artist is reaching new heights and gaining some much-deserved recognition worldwide…he proves that the only way from here is up.”
YP & Azanti, Vol. 2 Tracklist:
1. Big Deal
2. Somebody
3. Lekki Epe
4. Clear Road
5. Breathe ft. Malik Bawa
6. I Know
7. Naija Funk
8. 2 Hot 2 Handle
9. Lowdown
10. Should’ve Been Here
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