Since his debut single, Nigerian/Ghanian rapper, singer and performer Vudumane has earned the moniker “The Kingkong of Africa Music.”
‘IDENTITY’ EP boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists, including Davido and selasi, With this latest release, ‘Identity,’ not only demonstrates artistic growth but also maintains his vudumane signature sound.
‘IDENTITY’ EP, presents a captivating fusion of fresh Afro beat, rap and chopped pop vibes, creating an irresistible allure that reflects the essence of African music. The EP’s remarkable sonic compositions and concise format exemplify Vuduman’s lyrical prowess and artistic evolution, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s foremost artists.
‘Identity’ is VUDUMANE’s effort to connect with the average Afrobeats listener whose local taste palette is conditioned solely for music that carries relatable homegrown element, Vudu aims for the street with ‘Identity’, And while he has never been ashamed of this identity, the singer maintains that when it comes to him, there’s more than meets the eye.
Across 6 tracks, Vudumane explores Afrobeats, Amapiano, Rap, and Dancehall blends as he stretches his talent without losing his identity. On a song like ‘On My Way’, he delivers using Afro to create familiar cool Kid music and on the ‘Botos’, track he uses Amapiano familiar vocals for a mass market record.
Overall, with ‘Identity’, Vudumane experiments with mainstream sound at a new level as he aims to connect with a wider audience. While his delivery and writing could still use some Afrobeats tweaking, he imposes himself on every track as one would expect from a singer at his level.
‘Identity’ offers a look into Vudumane’s intentions to expand and this EP is likely the beginning of an evolution that will take his career to the next level.
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