Every week, we highlight the cream of the crop in music through our Best Music of the Week column. Here’s our round up of the best tracks and music videos that came across our desks, which you can also check out in our Songs You Need to Hear This Week playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.
Shatta Wale – Borjor
Shatta Wale celebrated his birthday by dropping a new track that’s sure to get you in party mode. “Borjor” is an addictive new song built on a mid-tempo afro-fusion beat work and led by the Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight’s vocals about the object of his desire. The accompanying music video, directed by PKMI, follows Shatta Wale and his friends to a day of swimming and messing around in a pool and mansion.
Sarkodie – Party And Bullshrr ft. Idris Elba x Donae’O
Award-winning Ghanian rapper Sarkodie connects with none other than Idris Elba and singer and producer Donae’o for a memorable music video for their new collaboration “Party & Bullshit.”
As the title implies, the song is all about letting loose, celebrating life and having a good time. The track opens with Sarkodie delivering a rapid-fire verse. His impressive flow shines through as he raps completely in Twi. Elba joins in with an energetic second verse that humorously references fufu, while Donae’o provides the song’s catchy, anthemic chorus.
AKA, YoungstaCPT – Main Ou’s
AKA and YoungstaCPT‘s collaborative single is finally out. Titled “Main Ou’s,” the song sees the two rappers rap a verse each over a trap instrumental. AKA handles the hook, which combines rapping and singing with the aid of auto-tune. “Main Ou’s” is accompanied by visuals. AKA and YoungstaCPT filmed the video both in Joburg and Cape Town, as AKA’s verse was filmed in Bryanston, while YoungstaCPT’s one was shot in Wynberg at the headquarters of his company Y?Gen.
Busy Signal ‘100%’ ft. Afro B
Busy Signal has teamed up with Afro B for a fiery song and hilarious video for their new track, “100%”. Born and bred in Jamaica, Busy Signal’s signature dancehall-reggae sound with an electronic lean is always a refreshing twist. His sound mixed with “Drogba (Joanna)” star Afro B’s smooth afrowave style makes this new track, well, 100% dope.
Davido – Risky ft. Popcaan
Listen to “Risky,” the new track from Nigerian star Davido & Popcaan, and watch its new music video. Davido released his brand new single, “Risky,” a taste from his upcoming album A Good Time, which is set to drop on November 22, 2019.
The new single sees the Nigerian heavyweight connecting with Jamaican star Popcaan as they both go in over afrofusion-meets-dancehall beat work. It was produced by DMW’s in-house beatmaker Speroach Beatz.
(Additional Data Source: okayafrica.com)
