Nigerian legendary producer ID Cabasa has talked about his reimagined version of the beloved 2006 hit Olufunmi by pop group Styl-Plus.
In an interview with the Afrobeats Podcast, Cabasa explained his vision for the project, stating “I told Olamide I would have loved to have a rapper on ‘Olufunmi Reimagined’, luckily Odumodublvck came around & we connected. He’s a beautiful soul.”
The updated version, titled Olufunmi Reimagined, maintains the essence of the original but infuses contemporary Afrobeat and grime sounds. It featured a star-studded lineup of Afrobeats artists including Fireboy DML, Joeboy, BOJ, and Odumodublvck.
The song has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its innovative production and diverse vocal performances, while others feel it lacks the emotional depth and coherence of the original. Despite this, the song has been well-received.
Olufunmi Reimagined is the second reimagined track released by ID Cabasa. It is following the remake of 9ice’s Photocopy on which he featured rapper Vector. Cabasa announced that he will be releasing a new album in 2024 with details still under wraps.
“I told Olamide I would have loved to have a rapper on Olufunmi Reimagined, luckily Odumodublvck came around & we connected. He’s a beautiful soul.”
– ID Cabasa explains how he made Olufunmi Reimagined pic.twitter.com/cvDDB00uxq
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