Proficient Nigerian rapper, Cheque drops a brand new EP title Chequemate, consisting of 6 dope tracks- it options 2 artistes; Fireboy DML & Crayon.
CHEQUEMATE EP– Since breaking by way of with 2020’s Zoom, Cheque has stood out amongst Afropop’s latest era of stars for the sonic decisions that propelled his breakout challenge, Razor. Working with a definite sonic palette that couches his traditionalist rap flows into sure-footed doses of saccharine earworms and heart-wrenching melodies, the sing-rapping hybrid (born Akanbi Bamidele Brett) is adept at bending influences from cloud-rap, emo-pop and Afrobeats into one thing wholly transformative and incisive all. without delay. The discharge of his debut LP, 2022’s Bravo, expanded on his public narrative whereas including extra thrilling twists to his fusionist sound.
On his newest challenge, Chequemate, the Penthauze rapper continues to deftly sidestep categorisation whereas fine-tuning the method that has made him one in all Nigeria’s most extremely regarded musicians. Recorded in an excitinc mix of Yoruba, English and pidgin, this Six-tracker sees Cheque ponder future, romantic affiliations and his place within the sport over midtempo instrumentals principally crafted by gifted beatsmith Ozedikus. Shine is a name to remain the course, whereas shut pal Fireboy DML joins for an additional set up of their collaborative efforts on Hustler. There’s a outstanding hip-hop bounce on Approach Too Younger, the place Cheque explains that he’s too younger to be confused, whereas LPD is a dedication to his followers and supporters.
At its greatest and most participating, Chequemate is a captivating reminder of Cheque’s knack for crafting genre-fluid bops that stay lengthy within the reminiscence, as he does on Sunflawa in tandem with Mavin singer Crayon.
Pay attention and Benefit from the EP under;
SHINE
HUSTLER (feat. Fireboy)
WAY TOO YOUNG
LPD
SUNFLAWA (feat. Crayon)
GOD BLESS ME
