Tolani debuts her new single ‘Badman’ today 24th July, 2020… Listen!!!
Rising Nigerian artist, Tolani gives us summer vibes with her effervescent afro-pop single ”˜Badman`. Released today independently, Tolani is set to bring her enriching afro-pop sound to the UK and beyond.
Singer-Songwriter Tolani`s new track ”˜Badman` highlights her distinctive, honeyed vocal that effortlessly flows on the mellow R&B, afrobeat production – a sound that`s also distinguished as altè amongst Nigerian natives. Self-written ”˜Badman` was sparked by a recent heartbreak, Tolani openly presents her vulnerable side on the song and encourages women to know their worth she says: “that entire experience was so possessing it leaked into every day and every thought”.
On ”˜Badman` she adds: “`Badman` is a song exploring the habit of getting caught up with the ”˜bad boys` so to speak… being drawn to that high. I feel like there`s this subliminal message that love isn`t love unless it`s turbulent in some way”¦ and so, you get caught up in a cycle of looking for the wrong things in potential lovers.”
Tolani`s previous track ‘BA MI LO` has racked up two million views on YouTube and her single ‘Liar` has gathered over a million streams. While building her musical profile, Tolani has performed on many stages, including a pivotal set at the 2018 Lagos Fashion and Design Week and Pepsi`s Rhythm Unplugged. On Red Bull’s ‘Artist To Watch’ feature, legendary Nigerian artist Reekado Banks says: “Tolani`s music is different and she`s solemn with it. She`s not an everyday artist, she`s very intentional with her art and I like to unwind with that type of vibe. I also like to see her perform.”
“Badman` is a song exploring the habit of getting caught up with the ”˜bad boys` so to speak… Listen and Enjoy below
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