Sean Dampte has recently announced a fantastic new release: “Baba Won”
Sean Dampte is among the musicians responsible for altering the sound and overall feel of Afropop in recent years. His smash hit track “Wine Your Tinkolo” was a vital element of the renaissance that altered the overall tempo of Afro music in the UK at the beginning of the past decade, which in turn impacted major sections of the music we have today. His highlife-influenced style, which first caught many people’s attention with his first EP’s “The Awoodah Begins,” as well as other productive collaborations, catalyzed experimentation and helped extend the mainstream’s musical palette.
“Baba Won” follows the success of last year’s “Awoodah Rising – Man Like Sean Dampte,” which topped the charts. This meant that the artist had already established a crazy high bar, and staying on such a wavelength would necessitate a level of consistency that few in the music industry could dream of.
The first single featuring Buju and Nizzy is “Pepe Remix.” , based on the contributions, you can tell this one is dripping in silky-smooth cadences, cleverly arranged word-play, and is destined to be a certified hit. However, you have to take this one in to fully comprehend the caliber of skill on this lineup. When the artists created this, they were definitely in their element, and they complement one other so nicely. Sean Dampte provides most of the heavy lifting, leaving Buju and Nizzy.wav to float in and out as they like.
Speaking about the inspiration behind his new “Pepe” single, Sean Dampte says, “sometimes I find it difficult to fully express myself without my mother tongue, which is Yoruba. ‘Pe’ is the Yoruba word for complete and ‘pepper’ is Nigerian street slang for money, so the song title ‘Pepe’ is short for expressing that ‘Pepper pe’. Essentially, the song is me letting my woman know that I’ve got whatever it takes to give her whatever she wants because my money is complete – of course with help from Buju and Nizzy”.,
“Big Sean (Dampte)” in collaboration with Seyi Vibes is a catchy tune with an anthem-like vibe that will captivate listeners all around the world. The singer’s energetic voice and the unpredictable vocal flow keep the listener fascinated and intrigued throughout.
This amazing Afrobeat tune has a deep effect on the audience with musical brilliance and a relatable approach through the words, with the subject matter of living and enjoying life to the fullest. Simply put, brilliant writing is startling yet appropriate and pertinent as it progresses. An easy hit that is melodically and musically appealing as well as fundamentally catchy. The chemistry between them is palpable.
“Oji Mo (MANYA)” has a cultural and artistic mellifluousness that appears in a lovely blend of musical freedom, compelling the audience to embrace it wholeheartedly. “Oji Mo (MANYA)” has its own artistic splendors due to the distinctiveness of rhythmic cuts superimposed in a mesmeric vocal threshold. As the singer adds his rich vocal timbre to the song’s steady progression, the entire experience is transformed into intriguing energy of sorts.
“Choke Oh” is the EP’s fourth single and clearly its highlight, raining down with immediately upbeat and lively energy, rapidly capturing the listener and keeping that hook running eternally through their mind. Sean Dampte showcases his passionate vocals in full effect on “Choke Oh,” employing his lovely harmonies as an extra instrument to the excellent composition riddled with a relaxing sequence of production. “Agbada” stands out for its calm and alternative resonance, and it offers the listener the most laid-back music accessible.
“Baba Won” highlights that Sean Dampte’s years of hard work honing his innate gifts into refined skills is more than paying off – he’s building an indestructible reputation and a lifetime making music.
Fans of Sean Dampte, as well as those who enjoy innovative and dynamic music with a creative twist, will certainly enjoy this EP, which boasts well-balanced production, creative compositional arrangements, and a sensuous voice arrangement.