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Nigerian music artiste, Olorunfemi, has released an eight-track Extended Play (EP), titled Uranus (Double Pulsar), combining Afrobeat, street-pop and hip-hop influences.
The project explores themes of ambition, resilience and creative freedom, with the artiste drawing on personal experiences and contemporary sounds across the eight tracks.
The EP features; Tilted Sky, Off Axis, Pulse Mode, Ring Bounce, Low Orbit, Skyline, Ice Glow and Slow Beam.
According to the artiste, the title Uranus (Double Pulsar) reflects the project’s focus on pushing beyond boundaries and confronting challenges, while using music as a means of expressing determination and personal experiences.
The songs are built around layered instrumentation, contemporary production and Olorunfemi’s vocal delivery, with the project moving between Afrobeat and street-pop elements while incorporating hip-hop influences.
The release adds to the growing body of contemporary Nigerian music that blends established Afrobeat influences with newer street-pop sounds.
Through the project, Olorunfemi presents a collection centred on perseverance and ambition, while seeking to establish a distinct musical identity within the country’s evolving popular music scene.
