UK BASED AFROBEATS SENSATION OSHAMO FUSES FUJI, AMAPIANO AND HIP-HOP ON NEW SINGLE ‘OSHA-PIANO’

With the dust yet to settle on his massive ‘Life of the Party’ single, which has gone viral on TikTok, spawning over 12,000 user-generated videos and over four million views, while also garnering over two million global streams, and rave reviews from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, KISS Fresh, and Notion Magazine, fast-rising UK-based afrobeats musician oSHAMO is ready to go again with an electrifying new single titled ‘OSHA-PIANO’. Excellently merging fuji music, amapiano, and hip-hop music together, oShamo delivers a unique and thrilling genre-bending sound that pushes the envelope even further.

The inventive new track was written and composed by oShamo, and sees the London-based musician collaborating with ‘Life of the Party’ producer Skeellz, and audio engineer Dobromirs Vasiley to craft a completely new afrobeats sound that draws inspiration from oShamo’s love for fuji, amapiano, and hip-hop music. Thematically, the song tells a compelling story of his journey as an artist, with the lyrics reflecting his struggles and search for purpose, highlighted by the poignant opening line, “Back in the days, I was young, and I felt like I was in a maze, vision blur like a bat in the day”.

Serving as the title track for his forthcoming debut EP arriving later this summer via emPawa Africa, the ‘oSha-Piano’ single sees oShamo opening up about his journey and evolution as an artist, revealing strong themes around persistence, growth, and purpose, and making ‘Osha-Piano’ a relatable anthem for many. While the song continues to embody the vibrant energy and joy reminiscent of his last offering, ‘Osha-Piano’ also sees oShamo taking a bold step sonically in the afrobeats space as he offers a fresh and unique new sound that is poised to captivate his rapidly growing audience.

Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘oSha-Piano’, oShamo says, “This song was heavily inspired by my love for fuji, hip-hop, and amapiano, and me trying to find a middle-ground between these genres for my own music. Before ‘Life of the Party’, I had always been known as ‘that viral guy’ on TikTok that infuses genres, turns them into a 30-second sound, but never actually drops a full song. With ‘oSha-Piano’, it is the first song I’ve created that I really feel comfortable releasing. The song lyrics speak to my journey as an artist, from not knowing what to do with my life to now finding a purpose in music”.

MORE ABOUT OSHAMO

With a musical style that has been influenced by afrobeat and fuji pioneers like Fela Kuti and Ayinde Barrister, oShamo embodies the vibrant spirit of modern afrobeats music. Born in Lagos and residing in London, oShamo’s musical journey began at the age of 14, inspired by the likes of Wizkid, Mr Eazi, and Burna Boy that have paved the way for afrobeats music on the world stage. His infectious melodies and captivating hooks have quickly caught the attention of listeners worldwide, propelling oShamo to over 10 million plays online, and over 200,000 social media followers in less than two years.

Noteworthy for creating a multicultural musical tapestry that is resonating with listeners across the world, oShamo is pushing boundaries with his genre-defying sound, blending elements of afrobeats, fuji, afropop, and hip-hop music, while infusing his tracks with a rich mix of languages, including Yoruba, English, and Arabic. As an artist who leads with innovation, authenticity and cultural richness, oShamo has been captivating audiences with his distinctive sound and compelling storytelling, and is fast-emerging as one of the most promising young new talents in afrobeats in 2024.