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Ojapiano is a fusion of the traditional Igbo instrument Ọjà and subgenre of amapiano which emerged in Nigeria in the early 2020s. The term was coined by Kcee in the 2020s. There have been several pioneers of the genre since its emergence including Kcee, Snazzy the Optimist , Oxlade and renowned American pop rock band OneRepublic .
ọjà. The ọjà // ⓘ is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people and continues to play a significant role in their musical traditions. The Igbo people, who are indigenous to Nigeria, are renowned for the utilization of the ọjà (flute) traditional musical instrument in cultural activities or events.
Kcee, a talented musician, has his roots in Uli, Anambra State, despite being born and raised in Lagos. He was born on April 18, 1979 [3] and grew up in Ajegunle, a vibrant neighborhood known for fostering emerging artists.
JaySynths has produced songs such as "Case" which won Best Pop Single at The Headies 2019, and its cover titled “Upgrade" which was performed by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist. [2] Other singles he has produced include "Wait", "Fake Jersey", "Marry" and "Power Rangers" by Teni, "Daz How Star Do" by Skiibii.
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Working Week were a British jazz-dance band active in the 1980s and 1990s. [1] ... [2] The song was a tribute to Chilean protest singer Víctor Jara, ...
In its third week, "Work" jumped 7–4 on the Hot 100 chart, earning Rihanna her milestone 20th top-five hit, tying her with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder as the artists with the fifth-most top-five songs on the chart [54] In its fourth week, "Work" reached the summit of the Hot 100 chart and became Rihanna's fourteenth number-one song in ...
The Penguin Guide to Jazz states: " 'Work Song' is the real classic, of course, laced with a funky blues feel but marked by some unexpectedly lyrical playing." [8] In a musical analysis of Adderley's improvisational bebop style, Kyle M. Granville writes that the song is "connected to the soul-jazz style that Nat Adderley and his brother Cannonball Adderley immersed themselves into during the ...