ZEETEAH MASSIAH: ‘WAT A TING’
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hat a ting that we are coming off a pandemic and straight to a world war. What a ting, what a ting! This summer we shall have no mention of Covid, or any other impending doom we are inevitably going to face. This shall be a sweet summer of grilling meats, or whatever your grill item of choice is. There is going to be sweet aromas oozing the Brighton air and Zeeteah Massiah’s anthem ‘Wat a Ting’ on repeat, the epilogue of a tragic 2021. The first single of her forthcoming album ‘Zeets Beats’ is a clunky funk infused motto of how crazy the last 18 months have been. The chorus rings out like an infusion of reggaeton and something from a musical. “We’ve all gone crazy, what a ting, what a ting’’, which shall be 2022’s response to, “ it is what it is”. It feels as if each verse is a concession of conspiracy theories being debunked. The lyrics feel tongue in cheek and concise. If the rest of the new album is like this new joint, then the vibes this summer are going to be laced with Zeeteahs charismatic delivery and funk production. Stylistically, this new record is a massive step into a commercial single in comparison with her jazz infused previous project ‘Maybe Tomorrow’. It’s unpredictable which sound Zeeteah will drop next but the summer playlists are marinating, there will be room for more. Words By Tamuka Mafunga
ODDITY: ‘GLIDE’
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born and raised Mancunian artist, Oddity, is soon to emerge on the scene with her debut single ‘Glide’, sure to make an entrance.
Manny’s very own Oddity is a name you need to get familiar with. Her first single ‘Glide’ is a smooth mix of R&B and UK rap. It makes sense hearing Oddity’s ‘Glide’ and staying in the pocket of the beat (produced by V1 Cente). The track feels like Oddity is an introverted person who’s allowing the listener to hear her plans to take over the game all the way from south of Manchester. Smooth lyrics and beat makes you want to grab a push bike and join her on a glide 0161. This track sets pace for what should be the emergence of another raw talent with more artists from up north starting to get the respect and separating their sound from the mainstream UK rap that’s dominated by London; this should be a fun ride seeing what’s on the come up next. Words By Tamuka Mafunga
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