Nostalgia is the exact feeling a soundtrack aims to deliver. Right from the harmony to the texture of the song, every element is produced towards evoking an emotional response from its listeners.
Although not all songs are released as soundtracks, there are certain songs that immediately make you feel like the main character. The recording artistes vocal texture, lyricism, rhythmic patterns, and overall structure of the songs are just perfect for films.
If your life was a movie, these artistes should make the soundtrack.
Yinka Bernie
Yinka Bernie is a soul artiste and producer known for his dream-like sound. The artiste who evokes emotions and paints images with distorted rhythms, laid back vocals and sound debuted in 2017.
He has worked with multiple artistes including alte and soul singers like Lady Donli, Ogranya and Amaarae. In 2021, he produced Amaarae’s viral single ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money’ which earned her a debut at No. 80 on Billboard Hot 100.
In 2022, he released his EP ‘Something New’ with his hit singles ‘It’s Okay To Cry’, ‘Smile Before You Sleep’ and more.
Amaarae
Amaraae refuses to be put in a box. The Ghanaian singer and songwriter Ama ‘Amaarae’ Serwah Genfi has established herself as one of the leading Alternative pop artistes in Africa.
The artiste with unique melodies and vocals has stood out since her debut in 2017 as an artiste who is not afraid to experiment with her music. In 2021, she earned her first Billboard hot 100 entry with her song ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money’.
Show Dem Camp
The Nigerian rap duo composed of Wale Davies (Tec) and Olumide Ayeni (Ghost) have invented a genre of their own with their signature ‘Palmwine Sound 3’. The sound which is a perfect blend of highlife and hip hop deserves a feature in a blockbuster movie for its vibes.
For nine years, this hybrid sound has made waves across Nigreia as the rappers explore rhythmic rap mixed with their African roots. In September 2022, they released their album ‘Palmwine Sound’, a perfect listen for a road trip.
Ibejii Music
Ibejii music makes songs that give us the oldies vibe but with elements of the Alte sub-genre. The multi – genre artiste makes music of all styles ranging from Jazz to pop.
In 2022, he won the Headies award for Best Alternative Album with his 2021 EP ‘Intermission’. In this project he oscillates between singing in English and his indigenous language Yoruba, while pushing the bounds of sound.
Melvitto
If the soundtrack to your life has to be latina vacation vibes, Melvitto is the one artiste for you. The musical artiste started his career as an artiste in 2017, before this he had produced hit singles like Ayo Jay’s song ‘Your Number’.
Recently, his viral single ‘Gentility’ with Wande Coal claimed the top spot on the Apple 100 songs. The 2019 single had gone viral for its addictive rhythm and iconic verse ‘Gentility o se stupidity’.
If your life was a movie, which of these artistes would you contract to make the soundtrack of your life?
