Nigeria’s Jojoftheejungle Hits Us With "Call Me (Omo'kpe)"

<p> Leading the way with his voice over minimalist production, Nigerian newcomer Jojoftheejungle is releasing the first single from his debut EP today. Hear “Call Me (Omo'kpe)” from <em>The</em> <em>Red Line </em>EP right here:</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1896685739/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" seamless=""><a href="https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-red-line">The Red Line by Jojoftheejungle</a></iframe></figure> <p> There’s a lush, syrupy quality that suffuses a lot of Afrobeats, but J.O.J eschews broad synth washes and puts the pressure on his vocals, which are front, center, and—in vocodor-affected harmony with itself—left to dish up the hooks. It's a promising peek at an album featuring production from Major Lazer's Jillionaire, Beatsbymayor, and Craybeats, as well as J.O.J. himself. <br> </p> <p>“The tracks on the EP talk about my personal experiences on the streets of Lagos” the artist stated via press release. “I’m sure a lot of people go through them daily. Although it’s for everyone, the EP is especially dedicated to those who have gone through a lot of emotional roller coasters, and are still fighting. <em>The Red Line</em> is hope.” <br> </p> <p> The full <em>The Red Line </em>EP drops Oct. 8, and <a href="https://orcd.co/theredline" target="_blank">can be preordered (or presaved) from Batakari Music right now</a>. </p>