TMAQTALK MUSIC: ASAKE – WORK OF ART

ASAKE – WORK OF ART

Asake stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and artistic genius of its creator. Through its mesmerizing form, profound concepts, and emotional resonance, ASAKE transcends the realm of art and becomes an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who encounter it. As viewers navigate the labyrinthine narratives and engage with the interactive elements, ASAKE invites them on a transformative journey, redefining the boundaries of what art can be.

Asake had been the most propulsive voice in Afropop in a year that had seen the genre turn decisively on its head, he drops the highly anticipating new album “WORK OF ART” today June 16, 2023.

Asake’s sophomore album title, Work of Art, coming less than a year after his debut, presents an artist operating at a nearly peerless level. With production still majorly helmed by Magicsticks, the template remains largely the same, but the scale of ambition is stratospheric as Asake aims to present his music as high art. Switching between effervescent live arrangements, jaunty hip-hop-adjacent beats and classic African samples, the air on Work of Art is celebratory and zestful, with the singer’s compelling blend of Yoruba panegyrics and urban slang adding colour to songs like “Sunshine” and “Basquiat”.

In a throwback to his Ololade Asake EP, label boss Olamide makes the only guest appearance here, contributing a standout verse on “Amapiano” Still, mostly alone, Asake continues to take inspiration from his journey, spreading himself far and wide to channel bleary-eyed optimism on “Lonely at the Top” and hope on “I Believe”.