Here at Where the Music Meets, we are excited to introduce Lollise and her lead single “eDube” from her upcoming album “I hit the water“. This track is a vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and deeply personal storytelling, marking a significant step in Lollise‘s solo career.
Listening to “eDube“, one immediately gets swept up by the hypnotic Afrobeat guitar style. The talented Congolese guitarist Yohni Djungu Sungu, known as Loboko, enriches the track with his fat bass and shimmering guitar parts. This collaboration breathes life into the song, making it both a danceable and emotionally resonant piece. Lollise‘s lyrics are a powerful recounting of her father’s death and the subsequent injustices her family faced. Her metaphorical use of a hen, representing her mother, adds a layer of depth to the narrative. Despite the hardships, the song conveys a message of resilience and hope, assuring her father that they turned out alright.
The vibrant video accompanying the song, co-directed by Lollise and Tiffany Smith, visually enhances the song’s fervent emotion.
The excellent percussions and overall good vibes of “eDube” create an immersive listening experience. The track’s ability to contrast lively instrumentation with deep emotional content showcases Lollise’s impressive command over Afro-futurist musicianship, honed through her work with projects like Akoya Afrobeat and Underground System.
About Lollise:
Lollise cut her teeth playing in projects like Akoya Afrobeat, Underground System, and the FELA! Band, honing an impressive command over Afro-futurist musicianship. She launched her solo career in 2020 with the sun-soaked EP “Looking at You“. The Brooklyn-via-Botswana artist brings a fresh spin to the sounds that defined her youth, from Setswana folk to Congolese soukous, making her a unique and compelling voice in the indie music scene.
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