Few people are aware of the singer Yemi Eberechi Alade’s multi-genre expertise. She not only effortlessly entertains her audience, but she also adeptly changes up her look anytime she wants to.
There are incredibly captivating female talents in Afrobeats whose influence has been felt both domestically and globally. However, one prominent diva and songbird has a compelling appearance and aura. Yemi Alade is her name.
Yemi Alade’s ten-year successful musical career has seen her sing soulful ballads, dancehall club bangers, and dazzling R&B tracks, all while holding onto her title as Mama Africa. She has numerous chart-topping singles and highly sought honors to her name.
The singer entertains in a memorable manner and showcases many facets of her personality in these ten songs from her tremendous collection. Yemi Alade is at her finest on this week’s Afrobeats Throwback Thursday.
10) Bamboo
“Bamboo” is a timeless song. Through Yemi’s flawless vocals, the Fliptyce-produced midtempo ballad captivates listeners as she expresses her unwavering feelings for an unidentified love interest. You’ll want to fall in love again or reminisce about the good old days as you listen to this song again.
9) The temperature
‘King of Queens’, an Afro-R&B song featuring Yemi dueting passionately, is a Dil-assisted hit off her debut album. She was at the top of her game now.
The captivating images also effectively convey the singer’s transformation into a lover girl.
8) Na Gode
She served up this song to show her appreciation for the wins she had so far made, paired with Selebobo, her hit machine at the time. ‘Mama Africa’, the lead song from her second album, was ideal. During this stage of her career, she was already breaking into and winning over francophone-speaking markets.
7) Africa
Without a song about Africa, what would Mama Africa be? Yemi affirms her love for Africa in this BeatsByEmzo-produced song. The cherry on top was recruiting Sauti Sol for a verse.
6) Desire You
This EDM and Afro-Caribbean music fusion track combines Yemi’s bold vocals with Maleek Berry’s diverse production. Discuss range.
5) Bum Bum
Fans were first exposed to Yemi’s risqué side through this dancehall song. Because ‘Bum Bum’ was teased and the public enjoyed it, records like ‘Bubble It’ and ‘Baddie’ were born.
4) Shake
Who nails it when highlife with Duncan Mighty? Alade Yemi. Wene Mighty, the first son of Port-Harcourt and Nigeria’s highlife maestro, collaborates with Yemi on the exotic track “Shake,” which is taken from her critically praised album “Woman of Steel.”
3) Feeling
She is looking for a boy who will adore her. The Queen herself served out another EDM beauty. “Vibe” combines dancehall with reggae in a delightful way.
2) Remind you
Yes. R&B is Yemi’s specialty, as this song serves as a reminder. A love interest is reminded of their past moments together by her soft and easy singing.
1) The Agbada criminal
“Criminal in Agbada” is the vocalist’s conscious side coming out. Yemi talks about the socio-political problems in her nation while showcasing her energy in this reggae song.
The key is to be consistent. Pass it along to Yemi Alade.
