Kirukaah starts 2021 on the right foot with what can be considered a chart-worthy EP. The Nigerian-born artist releases her powerful, raw, and eclectic soul/jazz EP “Sanguine.”
The five-track EP features ear-gracing instrumentation, catchy melodic elements, and goosebump-inducing vocals by the Kirukaah. From the feel-good and infectious tropical sounding Afro-pop track “Ricochet” to the soothing, jazzy acapella vocal performance “Sunday Noon Blues,” and the rock and roll inspired fiery vocals and backing vocals amidst the upbeat big-band energy track “Jeopardize” Kirukaah delivers melodic bliss combined with lyrical poetry across the EP. Her immersing voice and the jaw-dropping edge of self-confidence grasp the listener’s attention from the press of play.
The EP spotlights the talented abilities of singing, songwriting, mesmerizing intricate composition, production and sound engineering by Kirukaah and her incredibly gifted collaborators. Producer Wondamagik breathes genius into Kirukaah’s Sanguine, reminding listeners of the magic that happens when there is a rare kind of absolute synergy between artist and producer.
The release merges R&B, soul, jazz, pop, and Afropop elements seamlessly into one perfect medley. “Sanguine” radiates an uninhibited free-spirited aura as Kirukaah’s creative range of genre and personality switching is profoundly expressed from track to track. The release will take the listeners into a musical trance with ethereal vocals, adept and professional production, and catchy lyrics that remain in the listener’s head long after the listening experience.
Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, or better known on stage as Kirukaah, is an emerging multi-genre artist, singer, and songwriter originating from Nigeria. The talented musician is poised to take the music industry by storm through her unmatched vocals and distinctive style. Majorly influenced by Aretha Franklin, Kirukaah delivers a grand vocal style that will send shivers down any listener’s spine. Through her vivid lyricism, she paints a blank canvas with emotion, passion, child-like honesty, and unrivalled ardour. Having lived in Austin, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, Kirukaah’s style is shaped by varying cultures and sounds.