Manchester-based Afropop and R&B newcomer Yetunde has released a new single, Promise; a cross-cultural love song that blends feel-good Afrobeats rhythms with contemporary pop influences, characterized by its playful, fun, and innovative approach to storytelling and music-making.
The track perfectly captures Yetunde’s multicultural background by fusing the vibrant energy of Lagos with the sophisticated styles of the UK music scene. Promise opens with a chant before breaking into a chorus that highlights Yetunde’s love for contemporary pop music. The result is a distinctive and well-balanced combination that is both familiar and novel.
The core of the thrilling and tumultuous nature of new love is encapsulated by Yetunde in Promise. A concept that many may relate to, the song tells the tale of falling madly in love while retaining one’s identity. The way that Yetunde skillfully incorporates these universal feelings into her song Promise transforms it from a song into an engaging experience that listeners can enjoy and connect to.
The song synergizes her work and a declaration about how afrobeats is changing. In Yetunde’s opinion, this genre is like a blank canvas that is constantly being expanded to accommodate new sounds and interpretations; Promise is a prime example of how she envisions its development.
With a hint of sensuality, Yetunde’s latest release, Promise, encapsulates themes of life, love, and longing through an honest conversation between her inner thoughts and feelings. Pop, R&B, afrobeats, and even country music provide a musical backdrop for this lyrical story that invites listeners to go through her contemplative and emotional world.
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