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Asake’s third album, Lungu Boy, which dropped on August 9, 2024, showcases his unique ability to blend contemporary sounds with classic influences. Here are five notable samples from the album:
- “Start” – Eye Adaba by Asa
- Original: Asa’s folk record “Eye Adaba”
- Sampled In: “Start”
- Asake opens the album with a nod to Asa’s critically acclaimed debut, using the melodic essence of “Eye Adaba.”
- “Active” – Raise Da Roof by Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba
- Original: Jazzman Olofin’s 2004 hit “Raise Da Roof” featuring Adewale Ayuba
- Sampled In: “Active” featuring Travis Scott
- The pulsating energy of “Raise Da Roof” is reimagined in Asake’s “Active.”
- “Active” – Biggidy Bounce It by Ha Sizzle
- Original: Ha Sizzle’s 2010 Dancehall track “Biggidy Bounce It”
- Sampled In: “Active”
- The beat of “Active” draws inspiration from Ha Sizzle’s vibrant Dancehall track.
- “Suru” – Soyoyo by Musiliu Haruna Ishola
- Original: Musiliu Haruna Ishola’s classic “Soyoyo”
- Sampled In: “Suru” featuring Stormzy
- Asake incorporates a Yoruba touch by sampling the iconic line from “Soyoyo.”
- “Whine” – Real Love by Mary J. Blige
- Original: Mary J. Blige’s 1992 hit “Real Love”
- Sampled In: “Whine” featuring Ludmilla
- The beat of “Whine” includes a medley from Blige’s classic R&B single.
These samples reflect Asake’s creative approach to music, blending traditional and modern influences to create a fresh sound in Lungu Boy.