Stonebwoy and Focalistic Meld Dancehall and Amapiano into “Ariba”
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Spanning miles, nations and genres, Stonebwoy and Focalistic
released a slick new single and video today. Check out “Ariba”
right here.</p>
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<p>Elements are
smoothly added like lights going on in a nightclub, until the
vocalists step into the center and begin slyly trading verses.
Focalistic’s low growl contrasts with Stonebwoy’s buoyant—and
for a word, even falsetto—lyrical verses.<br></p>
<p>Since releasing
<em>Anloga Junction</em> in 2020, Stonebwoy has released a series of singles
and collaborations, anticipating his next full-length release and an
upcoming tour of the U.K. The Ghanaian artist seems to be working his
way across the English-speaking world, working with Vic Mensa
(America), Jesse Royal (Jamaica), Mike Akox (Australia by way of
Ghana) and now South Africa’s Focalistic.
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<p>The Pretoria-born
Focalistic has been on the rise, performing in Namibia, Tanzania and
Nigeria and scoring a platinum-selling hit with “Ke Star Remix,”
featuring Davido.
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