The Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Asake is again trending with his fresh song, ‘Active,’ off which features the international rapper, Travis Scott. This charged up collabo is from Asake’s upcoming third studio album titled Lungu Boy to be released this Friday. With Asake, it has been proven that he has one of the most coherent discographies of the new wave afrobeats artist, and he gets the job done with his new unique sound and features.
The song “Active” is not just any track; it is a fusion of Afrobeats and interactive hip-hop in which Asake features Travis Scott. Recorded for Sarz and Mike Dean, Amapiano log drum was used along with the dance strings, making it an energetic and perfect song for kicking off the party. African music producer Asake’s cheerful forte is accented with Travis Scott trademark rap, creating excitement that accommodates into “Active”; an international hit that will take over the radio and playlist worldwide.
After the release of the single “Active” there also appeared a bright video directed by Edgar Esteves, Joshua Valle, and Nikita Vilchinski. The video also captures Asake’s high-spirited nature, and scenes of him… riding a horse… performing with a march band … and other wacky and insane, although entertaining, stunts with Travis Scott. The moments depicted in the video enhance the song’s message and also give an insight into the collaboration between the singers. Of all the albums to be released this year, Lungu Boy, is a third album of Asake one of Nigeria’s talented artist.
The tracklist gives fans an introduction to what is seemingly an extravagant project featuring Wizkid, Stormzy, Central Cee, and Ludmilla among others. Thus, with Lungu Boy, Asake is ready to maintain the same level of success as on his previous albums, such as Mr. Money With The Vibes, and Work of Art, which made him one of the most influential artists of the Afrobeats genre.
Instantly, after stepping into the mainstream music, Asake’s progress has been tremendously fast. After the success of his first album that conferred on him the award for the album of the year at the 2023 Headies Awards, Asake’s subsequent project was a record-making single titled “Lonely At The Top. ”
As Aidala inaugurates Lungu Boy, Asake is doing more than presenting a new album; he is asserting himself and announcing himself as an artist that is adaptive to changes that are constant and characteristic of the developing music It is to be further noted that after the release of Lungu Boy, Asake has planned to perform shows around the world and he is likely to perform at both the O2 Arena as well as at Madison Square Garden. This tour will help in increasing his music reach to a massive audience while at the same time helping him cement his place among the world’s elite musicians.
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Asake’s peculiarity lies in his aptitude towards the worldwide connection of the young generation through his energetic and creative performances accompanied by immense work ethic. “Active” is not just an appetizer to Asake’s album, though it is that; but it comes as a confirmation of the artist’s evolution and more importantly the ability to cross cultural and genre barriers. Hitherto, the arrival of Lungu Boy, Asake is on the record to set the pace and alter the narrative of stardom in Afrobeats. Beyonce is anticipating the live album, as is everyone else – Asake’s fans and critics – because Asake is widely recognized as an established musical genius.