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Michele Ducci releases intimate new single ‘River’
Michele Ducci was the ‘M’ in the electro-pop duo ‘M+A’, who released two albums on Monotreme Records, the second of which, ‘These Days’, earned the band a place in The Guardian’s ‘best new bands of 2014’ list and saw them perform live on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and at the Venice Biennale.
The duo then formed a new project, Santii, which involved several Hip Hop artists including Rejjie Snow, Mick Jenkins and Music Producer Supah Mario (Drake, Young Thug), releasing two EPs on Italian label Sugar Records before going their separate ways due to artistic differences.
A short stint in another band led Michele to realize that he wanted to make music on his own, away from external commercial or career pressures. Says Michele, “I went back to the house where I was born and where I first started playing. After the pandemic I had practically no instruments anymore except a guitar with three strings and a pianola. I needed to make a record that I had never been able to make and that I had always dreamed of making. Something very essential: with the piano and the voice.”
‘SIVE’ encompasses a range of styles, from the dreamy singer/songwriter tones of ‘Feelings’, ‘Here You Are’, and ‘Nonesome’to the uptempo pop of ‘You Lay the Path’, RnB-infused ‘Just Because’ and percussive Beat poetry of ‘Hic’. Album opener and first single, ’River’, is a poignant ballad that winds along like its title, opening with the quiet intimacy of hushed vocals and piano and detailing the time he desired to leave the music world behind: “They call my name but I’m a river”.
About ‘River’, Michele says: “I was in New York for musical reasons in a situation of psychic and metropolitan traffic, in which every mention of my name in relation to the artistic career and the pressures of that world had nothing to do with music, I was so saturated that I could feel myself only in the moving waves of the Hudson River. “You and I”, I said to myself, ” are from the same origin”.
The album will be released on CD in a colour printed card wallet as well as digitally. Pre-order CD here:
https://monotremerecords.limitedrun.com/products/758779
Lagos, Nigeria — Benson Ayomide, one of the most exciting new voices in Afrobeat, is back with a banger! “Na Money” is a high-energy track that blends catchy melodies with relatable lyrics about chasing success and enjoying life’s rewards.
The song dives into the everyday grind of hustling for financial freedom and the joy that comes with “balling.” With lines like “After hard work na soft life” and “Na money dey give me joy,” Benson Ayomide captures the essence of what it means to hustle hard and celebrate big.
The hook is as infectious as it gets, and the rhythm is pure Afrobeat magic. “Na Money” is for anyone who knows the value of hard work and loves to enjoy the good things in life—designer brands, fine girls, and unforgettable vibes.
“Na Money is more than a song; it’s a vibe. It’s about living unapologetically, knowing your worth, and going all out for your dreams,” says Benson Ayomide.
From the catchy chant “Nowo nowo la wa omo sha ma jubadi” to the powerful message about perseverance, “Na Money” is a track that will resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
“Na Money” is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Fans can join the movement by using #NaMoney on social media to share their favorite moments of the song.
About Benson Ayomide
With a unique sound that fuses Afrobeat with personal storytelling, Benson Ayomide is quickly rising as a must-watch artist in the music scene.
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