By Damiette Braide
Kizzy Stayne emerges as one of the Nigerian artistes that are attracting attention this year. His penchant for making music across different genres, distinctly or as a fusion, is a skill only few artistes possess.
If you didn’t know the man before now, it’s probably because you have a favourite list of musicians you listen to and not because you are lost on good music. Hence, if you’re in search of a compelling music prospect to add to your playlist, Kizzy Stayne comes highly recommended.
As an Afrobeats-fusion artiste, Kizzy Stayne fits the prerequisite of a multi-talented musician. He has a good vocal control with which he delivers thrilling melodies. His pen game is tight, and he possesses an accomplished understanding of music as it relates to composition and production. In the last three years, he has worked on several music projects that have provided him with the opportunity to build his fan base in Nigeria, and in countries such as the UK, Australia, US and Finland.
Kizzy Stayne’s most recent works, Beautiful Scars (EP), Sabi Boy and Labade all have unique tunes that appeal to the musical palate of different audiences. With Labade, Kizzy puts together a musical masterpiece, a music that fits seamlessly into any mood, gathering or playlist. For instance, you could listen to the track while driving, and you’ll get a good groove and raise your energy while listening to it in the club.
The song, which is already enjoying positive reviews and growing stream numbers since it was released on December 22, could easily rise in charts at this pace at which its popularity is growing.
Kizzy’s lyricism is on point as he broaches life as it is and his desires for the good life. The song further resonates as a metaphorical narrative of the artiste himself, as it sheds light on how much work he is putting into his music and how focused he is on rising to the top.
When paraphrased, Labade literally means ‘where we are’ and indeed, Kizzy Stayne hasn’t come this far to settle for less. The track is beautifully delivered, with a rhythmic tune that will leave one guessing whether it’s a song by any of Nigeria’s music superstars.
Having listened to his other songs, especially Beautiful Scars EP, which continues to circulate across streaming platforms, it is evident that Kizzy Stayne is an expert at delivering unique alternate sounds that jump at you in the first 30 seconds of play.
One of the tracks in his EP, Billionaire Mindset, is a creative blend of pop, R&B, rap and dancehall. In it, Kizzy manifests a technical understanding of the type of sound he wants to deliver, and he furnishes those sounds to attract different listeners across the globe.
Beautiful Scars has a little something for everyone and it says a lot about the artistic identity Kizzy is building for himself. It is such that if you fall in love with one of his songs, you will definitely dig others. That’s the consistency with which he delivers, as he has done with Labade.
Kizzy Stayne is no doubt an entertainer and eclectic performer, who understands the artistic side of infusing energy into his performances, while interacting with his audience. Without a doubt, by the time the visuals of some of the songs drop on TV for a week or more, it would be easy for listeners to further distinguish his style and voice from that of his contemporaries out there.
As one of the new cats on the Nigerian music scene, Kizzy has raised the bar with the quality of songs he has released. Trust me, Labade is a track you will love to have on your playlist.
Omofolashade is here to stay!