Roadman Reaches New Heights On Seven-Track EP ‘Ghetto Boy Fly (Ologo)’

Known for his lush baritone vocals, captivating rhapsodies and layered sounds fusing afrobeat, R&B, funk, jazz, and hip-hop, New York-based Afrofusion artist and producer Roadman started this year on a high note led by Afrochella and Audiomack rankings. Coasting on these accolades, the eclectic singer follows through with the release of his third EP titled Ghetto Boy Fly (Ologo), which also comes with the alternative name of ‘Ologo’, meaning ‘glorious child’ in his native Yoruba language.

The broad range EP opens with Nobody Knows, which was inspired by the unprecedented events of last year and finds Roadman reflecting on how there’s only so much we can do in life. Accurately paced, Nobody Knows is followed by fan-favorite Gbewa, which cushions the emotions evoked by its predecessor. The archetypal Roadman sound comes on on OTR with its night-time groove and palm wine music ambiance. Roadman also waxes philosophical on this EP by way of the politics charged Bound In Freedom, which finds him protesting corruption and injustice in Nigeria. Things tail off on the afrobeat-inspired love song She Cures and closer: the raw, honest, and persona-defining titular Ghetto Boy Fly.

Speaking about the inspiration behind Ghetto Boy Fly (Ologo), Roadman says, “the EP explores what it means to be a fly, glorious child from Nigeria, now living in the States and thriving in the face of systems meant to keep you down. The project touches on some of my challenges in life over the past year, and the longstanding issues that are very important to me – overcoming depression, police brutality, old flames, a failing country, and hope for the future”.

With two EPs already under his belt, Ghetto Boy Fly (Ologo) helps Roadman cement his place as an artist to reckon with in the international space.