Artistes of the Week//May Part 2 (2025)

Artistes of the Week:

Hi there listeners! Welcome back to Artistes of the Week. We hope that May has been treating you well and if it has or hasn’t, here’s some new music to spice up your day. Let’s dive in!

Bad boy Timz: Big engine

Bad Boy Timz has just released a smoky, Afrobeats track called ‘Big engine’. This young artiste is commonly known for his savory vibe and ginger on every track, turning every beat into an addictive anthem. One can even say that he is slowly becoming a ‘fire beat’ legend, as every song is expected to  scatter the room and leave everyone in a dance frenzy. The musical elements on this one are so experimental and electrical, you can feel the playfulness even in its intensity. Tap into that contagious, compelling energy to dance with Bad Boy Timz new sound; ‘Big Engine’

Mr. Eazi: Love me now

Mr. Eazi resurfaces the music scene with a promise of something incredibly sweet, and its wrapped up in his new single ‘Love Me Now’. This song is a simple mid-tempo, Afro-R&b/high life music. His vocals are a dreamy drawl on this one, accompanied well by heart-pulling guitar strings. It is somehow both hazy and passionate, the harmonies and everything else keep you suspended in the music. Singing from the heart Eazi preaches to his love interest, love him now, rather than when it's convenient. He relays an old-age truth that, When you lose someone is when you realize you love them, and so he says in the music, love me now before it's too late. Check out ‘Love me Now’

The Cavemen: Dancing shoes

The infamous Afrocentric music band; The cavemen are here again with a new, jazzy, high-life party of a song called ‘Dancing shoes’. Taking us back in time with their music as always, ‘Dancing Shoes’ is a fast-tempo jazz Igbo high-life, that makes you want to do it, put on those dancing shoes. The beat is incredible, the trumpets and the backing vocals will be stuck swimming in your head in no time. It gives you the space to close your eyes ‘feel the music, shake your yansh to the music, whine your waist to the music. To laugh to the music’ and maybe even transcend with the music. Check out The Cavemen’s new beauty; ‘Dancing shoes’!

Amara: Me and you

Gravely talented new artiste; Amara has just released his debut single, a promising hit song called ‘Me and You’. Amara is a soft Afrobeat artiste redefining mellow Afro-pop with nostalgic vibes and smooth, modern production. He is mastered in the art of crafting reflective yet danceable tunes, blending classic rhythms with soulful melodies. He is also a gifted songwriter and has written for top acts in the industry like Davido, Mayorkun, Joeboy, and Gyakie.

Amara holds an intriguing voice, like honey it is sweet, clear, and pristine. His new single; ‘Me and You’ is quite an impressive way to break out into the music scene. It is a perfect burst of sounds and vocals all round, soft to the touch, and impossibly clean. The adoring love song takes the shape of Afrobeats and modern high-life, every part of the music pierces through, the back vocals and adlibs round your ears like a soothing embrace, as the music comes straight at you. One thing is certain, this is a star in the making. Check out his new single; ‘Me and You’.

Runda: Child of God

Born Oluwapelumi Olorunda on March 7, 1999, Runda is an Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and producer who grew up in the streets of Agege, Lagos Nigeria where his passion for music and the beauty of creating started. Runda has the special gift of telling stories from his experiences and underlying them with beautiful melodies. He has just dropped a new single called ‘Child of God’, a unique, street-style Afropop sound. It is well laced with rich vocals and some fuji music inflections, and is certainly a must-listen!

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