Nigerian-Born, American-Bred Artist IK Delivers a Hauntingly Beautiful and Meaningfully Powerful New Jam “Aiime”

Ikponmwosa alias IK’s story reads like a captivating chapter off of an intriguing novel; his story is one marked by resilience, true patience, and relentless determination to make something out of his deeply insatiate passion for music and creativity that he has carried with him ever since he was young. From making beats from his iPhone to unsuccessfully pursuing an audio engineering course, his never-say-die attitude has shone through in every step, allowing him not to give up even when it was logical to do so. Right now, he is using his God-given talents to spread the message of God and salvation over genre-blending soundscapes that amalgamate Afrobeat, Reggae, and hip-hop, three of his most influential styles that have been part of him ever since the times of Fela Kuti and Bob Nesta Marley, some of his biggest inspirations to date.

Well, the music air is thick with both charm and message following IK’s newest release, “AIIME” which is nothing short of a heartfelt expression of him and the world around him, capturing the essence of life and people profoundly with a deep, underneath fulfilling message about God as his salvation.

The production for this jam is impeccable and really haunting, and to know that he created it from scratch really makes me love him more. There is that subtle yet unmissable element of dancehall with the alluring keys setting an ear worming foundation…much like that intro in Rihanna x Drake’s “Work,” but I am not implying they are close in any way (it’s just my own feeling I got off it!)

On the mic, IK comes off as a melodic shapeshifter who appears comfortable and at home over any kind of rhythm and pace, effortlessly creating this memorable cadence with the beats. As a matter of fact, the beat here feels like an extension of his vocal performance, as if his distinct voice and the melodies are speaking the same language, and that is what makes this jam so unique.

IK raps and sings his way over the imposing backdrop, cementing his versatility and range and giving a listener something to come back to.

In essence, “AIIME” is a truly beautiful and evocative jam with replay value. It is little wonder it has amassed over 10K Spotify streams and counting. You should definitely check it out and be on the lookout for more amazing releases from IK.

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