With fire on me, Blaqbonez ushers in romantic aspect of his life

Reputed for his distinct rap style as well as his creative ingenuity, Chocolate City lyricist, Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez, has teased a softer side of his character, revealing a warm, vibrant, and feel-good aspect with his latest project, Fire On Me album.

Capturing the essence of new-love with its infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, the track is laced with a smooth beat that perfectly highlights his storytelling of a woman that he is obsessed with.

The new single marks a significant shift in his musical journey. For the first time ever in his over nearly half a decade discography, the rapper-singer yields to the traditional sense of love – having previously been an advocate for open relationships and explored a rather defiant approach to romance.

Released on Friday, July 19, Fire On Me is a soulful anthem that embodies the essence of a sizzling summer romance, showcasing the music sensation’s evolution as an artiste. It comes on the heels of his recent hits Warning! featuring Kel-P and Technician featuring Odumodublvck. It also follows the release of his critically acclaimed album Emeka Must Shine, a Long Playlist (LP) that raked in over 160 million streams and reinstated his position as one of Nigeria’s finest artistes.

The 14-track corpus contain hits like Cinderella Girl, Like Ice Spice and Like Bezos, showcases Blaqbonez’s multilayered talent and unrivaled versatility, seamlessly threading together forward-thinking sounds and genres including Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Drill, R&B, and Alté.

From his breakout album Sex Over Love, the rapper-singer has risen up the ladder with consistency, amassing for himself a fan base that recognizes his energetic rap style, vocal qualities and overall audacious approach to music, which earned him the sobriquet ‘Drake of Nigerian music’.