Asake, the Nigerian music sensation, is all set to drop his much-anticipated album, Lungu Boy.
Since his debut with YBNL, Asake has quickly risen to prominence in the Afrobeats scene.
With album releases like Mr Money with the Vibe and Work of Art, Asake has taken special care to take over top charts with his albums. Following the announcement of Lungu Boy, there is a lot of speculation on what to expect from it. This is a defining moment in his over-5-year music career. These are five things that we believe you should expect from Asake's coming project:
1. More Fuji and Amapiano
Asake's music has always been a vibrant blend of various genres, but Lungu Boy is likely to emphasise Fuji and Amapiano even more. Fuji is a genre deeply rooted in Nigerian music culture. At the same time, Amapiano is the South African house music style that has taken the world by storm.
Fans can expect Asake to merge these two styles seamlessly and deliver them separately. Asake also includes a bonus track that is mainly fuji-inspired titled Fuji Vibe. We believe that it will include the popular sound that he dances to at his concerts.
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2. More street-pop anthems
One of Asake's trademarks is his ability to create street anthems that resonate with a wide audience. Lungu Boy is expected to also continue this, delivering tracks that are catchy, relatable, and perfect for the streets.
They also will likely capture the essence of everyday life in Nigeria, touching on themes that connect deeply with his fan base. We believe it will most likely be seen in tracks like I Swear, Ligali, Mentally and even Suru which will feature British Rapper, Stormzy.
3. Exciting sound fusion
Thirdly, Asake has lined up some exciting collaborations for Lungu Boy. He is featuring global stars like Wizkid, Ludmilla, and Travis Scott. These partnerships will bring a unique fusion of sounds to the album.
With Wizkid, fans can expect a seamless blend of Afrobeats and Asake's distinctive style. The collaboration with Brazilian superstar Ludmilla will likely infuse a Latin flavour. Meanwhile, the track with Travis Scott, released on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, is a hip-hop, fuji mix.
Similar to how he featured seamlessly in Ayra Starr’s album, these collaborations should show Asake's versatility.
4. Likely UK dominance with Stormzy collaboration
Asake's collaboration with UK grime heavyweight Stormzy is one of the most anticipated tracks on Lungu Boy. This partnership is expected to follow in the footsteps of Ayra Starr's successful collaboration on Santa, which dominated the Spanish charts.
Suru featuring Stormzy, should feature hard-hitting lyrics, a gripping beat, and a fusion of grime and afrobeats.
5. Innovative production and fresh sound
Asake is known for his ingenious approach to music production. With his initial success as Afrobeats and Amapiano fusion artist, Lungu Boy is expected to push boundaries even further.
The album will likely feature cutting-edge soundscapes, intricate beats, and lush instrumentation. Fans can look forward to a listening experience that is both fresh and familiar. Hopefully, it attests to Asake’s growth over the years and shows his commitment to delivering high-quality music.
Finally, Asake's Lungu Boy album is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of the year. Coming from an artist that was most streamed in 2023, there is a lot of pressure to make better music. The 15-track album has a lot of fans on their toes, and we can only expect Mr Money not to disappoint.
