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VIDEO: OMO Frenchie – Afro Drill

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VIDEO: OMO Frenchie – Afro Drill

Peckham’s Omo Frenchie has returned with a new sound for 2019.. Taking inspiration from French artist MHD’s ‘Afro Trap’, he has taken elements from both Drill and Afrobeats (instrumentation, flow and beats) to create a new sound ‘Afro Drill’.

Premiering on Kenny Allstar’s BBC 1Xtra show on day of release (25th Jan), the track also comes equipped with an vibrant music video (directed by Defenders Ent – out now on Linkup TV) which further pushes the Drill x Afrobeats crossover, where local street backdrops are littered with troop style Afrobeats dance routines.

With UK Drill being vilified by the UK government and in certain sections of the media at present (which has led to the banning of videos, live events and music), ‘Afro Drill’ acts as somewhat of a celebration of both scenes as Frenchie’s approach is to use Drill as a positive force, both through the lyrics and also by utilising the irresistible dance element of Afrobeats. He explains:

“Afro Drill was designed to bring a more fun to drill music and remove any talk of gang or violent influence”

The track switches between half time straight up Drill, then steps up to full blown Afrobeats in the choruses, whilst skilfully remaining at the same tempo throughout. The Congo-born artist’s heritage is on show as the track boasts a 16 from Frenchie in French (something not may UK artists can flex.)

Watch out on Instagram and social media as the #AfroDrillChallenge gathers momentum. Announced on the same day as release, there are dance videos in the pipes from a host of celebs, artists and dance troops – take lead from the official music video as Dem 3 have already set the bar. Expect more parts to #AfroDrill as this is Part 1 of a movement.

Enjoy!

Asuquo Eton founded talkmediaafrica.com, now one of the most visited TV, music, tech and features website, in 2011. He is also a social media analyst, media and entertainment consultant.

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