Pulse Music: 10 new songs you need to hear this week

Pulse staff picks the top 10 all new songs and latest new music releases across genres in Nigeria that you need to hear this week.

Away from the bright lights of pop stars, there's a healthy dose of music coming out of Nigeria. Every week, Pulse brings you the other side of the culture that you barely see. We're scratching the underbelly of Nigerian creativity for this one.

1. 3rty, Kid Marley - 'Ogunfe'

 

As usual the singer and rapper duo approach the song from two distinct perspectives. 3rty expresses his his positivity for a great year while touching on the controversial subject of ladies turning down prospective spouses and yet complaining that they can't find any suitable suitors. Kid Marley approaches the song.
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2. M.A.K - 'Aso Rock Status'

 

Aso Rock Status is a body of work filled with covers of popular radio hits of 2017 performed remixed and mastered by M.A.K at the Epic Heights Recordings Studio.
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3. Kay-X - 'Like That'

 

Kicking off 2018 with a different, more subtle vibe is Kay X with his new single titled 'Like that'. This smooth mid-tempo afropop jam is guaranteed to have hips swinging. Listen for yourself.
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4. Dunnie - 'Wahala'

 

Dunnie starts off the year with this great afro-fusion song telling stories about the everyday struggle of an average Lagosian. ‘Wahala' tells a story about the challenges faced with boarding a commercial bus (Danfo/Molue) and buying items from roadside sellers. These are situations every Nigerian is confronted with on a daily basis (except your father is Dangote).
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5.  Tim Lyre, Joyce Olong - 'Right Now'

 

This is a song inspired from the post relationship relations a boy and girl who are no longer together but can’t shake the physical attraction that exists between them. It is an unusual love story, but a love story none the less.
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6.  Major Distraction, Preye – 'On The Move'

 

Preye Itams & visual artist Romeo Shagba otherwise known as Major Distraction team up on this ambient trip-hop song titled “On The Move“.
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7. Jinmi Abduls - 'Linda Highlife'

 

Jinmi Abduls releases a new music video for “Linda highlife” housed on his “Jinmi of Lagos #JOLAG”extended play. The funky, colorful and all-round beautiful video was directed by Khulula Productions and edited by Benjamin Sulieman.
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8. Foresythe - 'For Two'

 

Chase Music Group singer Foresythe who burst onto the scene last year with his debut single “Omoge” and his second “Kerewa” is out with yet another lovely single titled “For Two“.
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9. The Wisemen & Ojay – 'Vibe'

 

The Wisemen Crew team up with Ojay to create this 4 track project tagged “Vibe“. Take a trip with The Wisemen, Ojay and friends as they take you on a tour of the musical La La Land.
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10. Korra - 'Park well'

 

On her new single titled "Park Well", produced by hit-maker Fliptyce, the model/performer oozes swagger and confidence of a star set to rock the music scene as she has a smash on her hands. Korra has definitely found her sound, and is poised to rise and become a pillar in the music industry.
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