Oxlade: The summer heat is the perfect setting for the 'ARABAMBI' visual
I’m always here for solid music and anthems to make me move around. So seeing crooner Oxlade setting more than just moods right-right with the ‘ARABAMBI’ tune? I’m completely here for it.
It’s all types of chill and fire vibes going down here. Embrace the cinematic presentation.
Rising Afropop star Oxlade impresses with his vocals and musicality on "Arabambi" (Acoustic), a stripped-down version of his latest single. In the new acoustic version of the single, a love song that blends Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, Oxlade leads a 7-person ensemble, featuring acoustic guitar, 6-string bass, cajon percussion, violin, and three background vocalists. Wearing a stylish yellow suit, Oxlade stuns with his textured vocals, expressing the yearning lyrics through his astonishing falsetto.
Released earlier this summer in its full version, "Arabambi" is a single from Oxlade's debut album Oxlade From Africa, which arrives this fall.
About the track, Oxlade says “Arabambi means 'the child of the people,' “the community gave birth to this child”, “the one.” It’s also the nickname of K1 De Ultimate, an iconic Nigerian Fuji musician. The melody is inspired by the American singer Miguel and the way he uses his vocals. It’s a love song but it's still me in my braggadocious elements. It is the original song I was meant to perform for COLORSxSTUDIOS before I swapped it for ‘Ku Lo Sa.’”
“Arabambi” is the latest release from Oxlade From Africa, Oxlade's upcoming debut album, following "Intoxycated", the red hot collaboration with UK rap star Dave as well as his two-pack single KATIGORI/PIANO. A smooth single that dissects the modern language of love, “Intoxycated” reached the Top 50 of the UK official charts, garnered coverage in The New York Times, and earned Hottest Record distinction from BBC Radio 1. The album continues the momentum from Oxlade's massive 2022 hit, "Ku Lo Sa", which racked up over 541 million global streams.
Oxlade’s rise to mainstream recognition continued in full force last year with a nomination for Best Afrobeats Song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. Oxlade’s BBMA nomination followed a strong showing at the 2023 Headie Awards, where he received four nominations including Best Song Of The Year and Best Recording Of The Year. Just before, Oxlade raised his profile with incredible live performances, including a performance with Usher at the Global Citizen Festival in Ghana, and a performance alongside Wizkid at the Accor Arena in France.
This month, Oxlade prepares to perform concerts in Europe. On August 9th, Ox travels to Portugal to perform at Sudoeste Festival, and heads to Nice on August 13th. Stay tuned for more information about Oxlade's shows soon.
Oxlade From Africa arrives Fall 2024 via Epic Records.
