cool music and things: May 2025

New Music Friday UK

Matt Maltese · Happy Birthday

New Music Friday - 16/05/2025

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Gumshoe

Trap Door

Another Woman

Hers

Happy Birthday

Safe

Entertainer

Becoming You

First Day

Girls!

Like Dat

Paid In Full

Paid In Full (feat. Big Zuu, Wax, Ets & D7)

Leven Beter

Step into the vibrant rhythm and infectious pulse of "Firekilla – Afrobeats", an electrifying journey through the heart of contemporary African music. This powerful album is a celebration of Afrobeats in all its forms—from its deep Naija roots to its global resonance, drawing inspiration from pioneers like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema. With every beat and melody, Wizchild fuses tradition with innovation, offering an authentic yet forward-thinking Afrobeat mix that captures the essence of the genre.

This album doesn't just ride the wave of Afrobeats—it dives deep into its cultural soul. Each track delivers an Afrobeat type beat layered with dynamic percussion, seductive rhythms, and infectious hooks that transport listeners to bustling Lagos streets and sunlit beach parties alike. With lush instrumentals and emotionally charged vocals, Firekilla masterfully explores themes of love, ambition, identity, and resilience—echoing the lived experiences of a modern African youth.

"Firekilla – Afrobeats" pulses with sonic textures drawn from highlife, dancehall, hip-hop, and R&B, blending them seamlessly into a uniquely Afrocentric groove. The album flows like a carefully curated Afrobeat DJ mix, offering smooth transitions between laid-back vibes and dancefloor-ready anthems. Whether you’re chilling with friends or turning up the energy at a party, these tracks speak the universal language of rhythm and soul.

Fans of Wizkid’s sultry style, Burna Boy’s conscious grit, Davido’s melodic storytelling, and Rema’s futuristic flair will find familiar echoes in Wizchild’s sound, while also being introduced to a fresh voice that confidently stakes its own claim in the global Afrobeats movement. From club bangers to introspective ballads, this album is both a tribute to the genre’s icons and a bold step into its future.

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre, Firekilla – Afrobeats is your passport to the heat and heartbeat of African music today. Get ready to dance, vibe, and feel every note—this is Afro beats like you've never experienced before.

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Bloom Baby Bloom

RATHER BE

One Thing

Lucas Luck – Tonight (Feat. Omar Figo)

Afro House | Deep Melodic House | Emotional Afro Tech

"Tonight" by Lucas Luck, featuring the evocative voice of Omar Figo, is a standout Afro House track that fuses emotional depth with rhythmic intensity. Built around soul-stirring chord progressions, organic Afro percussion, and a captivating melodic build, this track is a journey through sound, emotion, and groove.

From the very first beat, "Tonight" immerses the listener in a rich sonic landscape, where warm synth textures, atmospheric pads, and polyrhythmic drum patterns form the foundation. The Afrocentric groove pulses beneath layers of ethereal harmonies and soulful vocal delivery, creating a sound that is both spiritually resonant and club-ready.

Omar Figo's emotional vocals carry themes of love, desire, and late-night connection, blending seamlessly with Lucas Luck’s meticulously crafted production. The track’s powerful buildup leads into a hypnotic drop filled with deep sub-bass, syncopated rhythms, and lush instrumentation — a perfect fusion of Afro House energy and melodic storytelling.

Perfect for sunset sets, deep underground sessions, or introspective listening, "Tonight" channels the spirit of artists like Black Coffee, Hyenah, Caiiro, and Eli Fola, w

Lyrics:

[Intro] 
(Eh-eh, aya-ya) Moving with the rhythm Flowing through my mind (Eh-eh, aya-ya) 

[Verse 1] Beneath the rising moon Feel the patterns in my bones Ancient calling, deep inside Moving through the night, oh-oh (Eh-eh) 

[Chorus] In darkness I find my light (Aya-ya) In darkness I find my light (Oh-oh) Moving through the rhythm tonight Moving through the rhythm tonight 

[Verse 2 - Yoruba] Imọlẹ mi ninu okunkun Okan mi n jo, ara mi n jo Ijo yi ma gbe mi lọ (Eh-eh, aya-ya) 

[Bridge] Feel it rising (Rising) Spirit moving (Moving) Heart is beating (Beating) With the drums tonight 

[Breakdown] Deep inside (Deep inside) Feel alive (Feel alive) Let it guide (Let it guide) Through the night 

[Chorus] In darkness I find my light (Aya-ya) In darkness I find my light (Oh-oh) Moving through the rhythm tonight Moving through the rhythm tonight 
 
[Verse 3] Patterns in my mind Moving with the time Ancient calling deep within Let the rhythm begin (Eh-eh) 

[Outro] In darkness I find my light (Aya-ya, eh-eh) Moving through the rhythm tonight (Oh-oh, fade away)

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Tonight (Feat. Omar Figo)

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Friend Of Mine (from the Smurfs Movie Soundtrack)

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Happy Birthday

matt maltese