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Tobe Nwigwe Makes Room For Some Rap Queens On His ‘Tundah Fiyah’ Video With Nell And Mumu Fresh
The Houston hard-hitter cedes his spotlight to his producer and friend to highlight their unique world views. …
In the latest video from Tobe Nwigwe‘s #CincOriginals/#GetTwistedSundays campaign, the Houston rapper clears out and shares his shine with a pair of fiery rap queens to demand revolution with “Tundah Fiyah.” Nell, Tobe’s producer, and Mumu Fresh — the rapper alter ego of Baltimore singer Maimouna Youssef — swipe the sizzling track right out from under their host, spitting sidewinding, multisyllabic verses praising Black women and advocating for some social restructuring along the lines of equality.
Nwigwe has relied on Nell to craft the pounding, minimalist beats on his past several weeks of videos, which have featured a who’s-who of the best rappers out. Tobe and Big KRIT warned against following crowds on “Bozos,” while Black Thought and Royce Da 5’9″ helped the Houston rapper play “Father Figure” to a lost generation. Hometown hero Lil Keke paid homage to Prince and Houston’s drug of choice with “Purple Rain Thing,” while D Smoke exercised his right to bear arms on “Headshots,” but “Tundah Fiyah” is the first time so far that Nell has stepped in front of the mic. Meanwhile, if you’re unfamiliar with Youssef’s work, check out her 2018 Tiny Desk set, as well as her Tiny Desk appearance with Common’s band, August Greene.
Watch Tobe Nwigwe’s “Tundah Fiyah” video above.
Artist Spotlight
BuYufu turns the symptoms of love into a soul-filled dance with “Side Effects May Include”
In “Side Effects May Include,” BuYufu has made the irrational symptoms of hopelessly falling in love playful and highly musical. Love’s a hell of a drug, and it has some weird side effects. Missed calls, dancing on the spot, and acting completely out of character. It’s a simple idea, but the track really brings it to life.
It’s written as a song for a 70s soul club performance, influenced by crossover soul, northern soul, Afro-Cuban soul, and Latin soul. Horns, strings, shuffle guitar, Latin percussion, Hammond organ, and an active drum break surround the song’s central feeling. The arrangement keeps the song feeling lively, but the vintage influence is very clear.
“Side Effects May Include,” has subtle callbacks for those who have been following the project. This connection gives the song a sense of finality. It’s warm, raw, and deliberately human in its subject matter, capturing the odd thrill of love while showing how an old-school soul feeling can still speak naturally to the present.
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Captain Iron / Windrift Band turns salsa into a celebration with latest release “Viva La Rosa”
Captain Iron / Windrift Band’s “Viva La Rosa” is a fun salsa anthem emphasizing movement and togetherness, a high-energy invitation to the dance floor. This is the vibe of a salsa party that wants everyone to get down, with Captain Iron shouting out “amigas” and keeping the excitement alive. Windrift’s 808 bass, flamenco guitar, and sax push the groove forward.
The lyrics leave no doubt about what the song is about, “Don’t get too relaxed, the next song’s playing. So we’re going back for some rockin’ Salsa is a dance that makes you move to the beat. The beat goes on, ‘The beat leads you on, raising the heat takes a salsa to move you off your feet.
It paints a picture of people letting the music take over and dancing to the beat. “Viva La Rosa” is about dance, movement, and fun. “So dance into the salsa as the rhythm moves ya” is a perfect invitation, while “Dance into the sound, swaying all around” keeps the song’s carefree party spirit.
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