Interdisciplinary Ghanaian collective Super Jazz Club have released their new single OFF.
Produced by two of the collective’s members Øbed and Ansah Live with additional production from DUKE, ‘OFF is a masterclass in sonic craftsmanship. Emblematic of the distinct sound the collective has been carefully curating throughout its 5-year existence.
Initially lamenting on a love turned sour, the song begins as a warm and intimate R&B groove recalling Brent Faiyaz’s work with Sonder. Seyyoh – the group’s sole female member sets the scene with an effortlessly delicate vocal. With seamless precision, the track gradually modulates into an unassuming and percussive banger where Tano Jackson revels in the possibilities of exploring still-lingering sexual chemistry with his signature conversational rap flow.
As what has now become customary of SuperJazzClub work, OFF defies categorization and oscillates between juxtaposing genres, tempos, and moods. Resulting in a track that is informed by 90s R&B and Hip-Hop, UKG and further garnished with jazz-inspired piano flourishes and rhythmic patterns at home with contemporary Afrobeats.
Speaking on the song’s subject matter, SuperJazzClub said:
“The song is about two ex-partners who ran into each other again. One party is trying to make the other entertain the idea of them getting back together but probably just for one night. The idea for this track came about after returning home from our European tour last year. Without even listening to the song, the title gives the mood of the song away. This was a very conscious decision to get the listener to go bananas when the beat dropped. It’s perfect for the clubs but also for hanging with friends in the living room.”