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Kuda Drops Debut EP “52 BLUE”
Budding music artist Kuda kicked off the summer with his seventh single, “GET MINE.” The rising star closes out the summer with his debut EP, 52 BLUE. Kuda’s sound is reminiscent of platinum recording artists Lil Skies, NAV, and Yeat. The five-track EP balances its poetic, somber tones with hard-hitting, catchy beats and lyrics.
The EP starts off with the song, “Lift Off.” Kuda takes off in “Lift Off.” His smooth flow blends well with the bouncy, wavy instrumental. Track two, “Get Hiya,” is a sleek, laidback track about getting geeked. It is the first song on the EP that features renowned music artist Stephen Jailon. Both artists spit relatable, cool bars. The next song, “It Ain’t No Gift,” is a personal favorite as it is motivational. The song stresses being oneself, grinding, and chasing dreams. Kuda delivers a pointed message to haters. Track four, “Roll Tha Dice,” is the penultimate song of the EP and the second song to feature Stephen Jailon. The record has a uniquely arranged beat that is cleverly controlled chaos. The two artists shine with their vibey flows and witty metaphors. “Nothin2Lose” is the closer and fittingly so. The track makes listeners feel inspired and head bob with glee.
Kuda does a great job in delivering the vibes and messages that he wanted to in 52 BLUE. “52 Blue is the nickname of a whale that famously communicated at a frequency that no other whale could understand.” Kuda continues: “As someone who has mental illnesses and has floated throughout every type of social group throughout my life, I feel truly alone at times. I cope by making a lot of money and partying my a** off. The songs on this EP represent the duality of my life, my lonely and pained inner world versus my exterior.”
52 BLUE is an immaculate body of work. From the mixing and mastering to the beats to the lyrical content, 52 BLUE is chock full of high-quality bangers. Press play on 52 BLUE today!
Follow Kuda on Instagram: @kuda_nc.
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The wait is finally over as fast-rising Ghanaian artiste, Ivory Osidan, has today officially dropped her first project, “It’s Okay To Try,” on all digital platforms worldwide.
On her masterful five-track EP “It’s Okay To Try,” Ivory Osidan skilfully blends Afropop and Rap to touch on the five “C” themes of connection, confusion, curiosity, courage, and creativity. The song speaks to these themes deeply.
Ivory Osidan sings a tuneful song about closeness, chemistry, and connection between two lovers in the opening track, which is the ideal celebration of quality time.
The song “Body,” which showcases the connection theme, was produced by the gifted Paa Bright. It draws attention to the unique bond that forms between intimate partners. It’s about those moments when being close seems vital and significant.
This “Feeling” becomes more intense, exploring the state of ambiguity that exists between friendship and the need for something more, and eventually leads to the second theme of bewilderment. The challenge of having a crush and questioning if the other person is genuinely attracted to you or is just being kind is well-expressed. Ivory Osidan captivates the audience with her rap verse by skilfully capturing the wonder and uncertainties that come with dealing with difficult emotions.
The curiosity theme appears with vocals that have afro-fusion influences about halfway through the EP. On “What If,” Ivory Osidan demonstrates her versatility as the level of uncertainty increases.
Rising singer, Sofie features on the song “Better Days,” produced by Carl Donkor. The song’s focus shifts to courage, and upbeat, exuberant vibes take over. Sofie’s moving hook serves as a reminder that there is hope for recovery and a new beginning even in the wake of loss. Track 5 concludes with an emphasis on personal growth, titled “Just Myself.” It centres on the process of evolving into the greatest version of oneself. The entire record is like to a letter to oneself, encouraging you to stick to your objectives and goals.
“It’s Okay To Try,” Ivory Osidan’s debut body of work, is proof that her two years of hard work have polished her skill into a brilliant diamond.
She delights the listener with pleasant flowing melodies throughout the entire EP, showcasing her ingenuity.
With this premiere project, Ivory Osidan says she wants her listeners to try new things, whether it’s completing a creative project, acquiring a new skill, or finally reaching out to a crush.
“It’s Okay To Try” is more than just a try from her, it’s a statement and a welcome to her world.
All the songs were mixed by Ivan Molho, with the exception of track five, mixed by TwistedWavex.
All five songs were mastered by Matias Parisi.
Don’t forget to try, keep trying and streaming here.
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ABOUT IVORY OSIDAN
Ivory Osidan is a Ghanaian Rap artiste who grew up with Hiplife music as a constant backdrop, albeit it didn’t directly affect her style. In her early school years, she was particularly skilled at playing the Atenteben (bamboo flute) and local drums. Exposure to global music through MTV and Trace TV inspired Ivory to teach herself rap, writing and memorizing lyrics from her favorite artistes. She recorded her first-ever song in the university using a simple built-in microphone and a laptop.
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