Nigerian Afropop star Adenike sizzles on new EP Adenike Deluxe

The star of singer/songwriter Adenike continues to rise, and her latest project, the EP “Adenike Deluxe” shows her growth as a talent to be reckoned with. “Adenike Deluxe” is a five track project where Adenike deftly manages to explore the many facets of love and relationships, from toxic to loving to sensual – all in her trademark Afropop style that draws equally from the percussive and propulsive music of her Nigerian roots and the contemporary trap-inspired beat of modern R&B and hip hop, with a touch of jazz dropped in as well.

The anthem “Enough” finds Adenike taking a stand for women and against remaining in toxic relationships. The empowering lyrics are set against an perculating beat and Adenike’s vocals that are at once alluring and commanding float above it all. “No Fool” is another track where Adenike reminds anyone looking for a weak, soft touch that she is not the one. She adopts a rapid fire flow on this one and that plays right into the upbeat percussion and tight 808 beats.

On “Sweet Love” Adenike flips the theme 180 degrees as she lends her seductive vocals to a cut about driving deep into the love of a man that is sweet, lasting and strong. Both her vocals and the lyrics celebrate the feeling of joy that comes when you find the right one. Adenike turns on the love light on “Ready, which sports a percussive march beat on this steamy duet with Ade Josh, while “Feeling It” sports an Afro-Caribbean shuffle beat with jazz riffs on the piano and saxophone. Adenike’s seductively cooing vocals float above it all as she lets the her man know that tonight is the right time for love.

Adenike has worked for this moment since her youth growing up in South East London. She honed her skills working on songs with her older brother and now is prepared to step out of the shadows.