Nigerian music star BNXN shares new insights about his creative process, the evolution of Afrobeats and fans’ expectations for his much-anticipated album. team leader In an interview with the Grammy Awards.
In a recent interview with Grammys Skill Crooner reflects on the global rise of the genre and his own journey.
Speaking about the current Afrobeats status, BNXN praised the artists who are driving sound internationally, Burna Boy,,,,, Rema,,,,, temsand only. However, he also noted that the boundaries of the genre continue to expand, taking TEMS as an example of an artist’s successful integration of R&B with Nigerian rhythms.
“AfroBeats has been doing super amazing things.” BNXN said. “But Tems is a great outlet because she is able to bridge R&B with the beats of Nigeria. A song like Love Me is the right fusion.”
When asked about his personal ambitions, BNXN admitted that he wanted to be recognized as one of Africa’s best artists, but was not in a hurry to claim the title. “I think I’m one of the best, I just don’t know how to play the trumpet.” He said.
Talk also involves the influence of hip-hop in music, especially in creation team leader. BNXN attributes Burna Boy’s vibrant style to City boy Inspire him to explore new voices.
“Hip-hop used to be very core in Nigeria, and I love Bernard Boys very much. His energy inspired my experiments, and that spirit is part of the captain,” BNXN revealed.
The title of the album, team leadernot randomly selected. It originated from the nickname of his close friend, but later evolved into a metaphor for leadership and resilience in a competitive industry. “I consider myself the pirate, a captain, navigating the oceans of the music industry,” He explained.
and team leaderBNXN promises to blend Afrobeats, hip-hop influence and bold personal storytelling, the project reflects his growth, ambitions and the dynamic state of Nigerian music today.
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🎶Before releasing his new album, BNXN talked about the record, bringing more hip-hop into the African fusion, and hopes that the African music industry will go:… pic.twitter.com/vyamwvf1zd
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