Liberian vocalist Jels Quiah has shared a remix of his previously released single, “Unction,” featuring Ice Prince and Karl Wolf and produced by Walshy Fire. This time around, Nigerian superstar, DaVido, hops on the newest rendition, adding more vocal melodies to the Afrobeat original.
This isn’t the first time Walshy Fire and Ice Prince have partnered on a production—they notably worked together on the Nigerian hip-hop artist’s most popular song on Spotify, “Particula,” through Major Lazer.
Walshy Fire’s production capabilities alongside the Atlanta-born and Lagos-raised artist’s songwriting allure treat listeners to a worldly sound, where sonic elements effortlessly dance alongside each other to strike dynamic harmonies. Beyond “Unction” and its accompanying remix, Walshy Fire: ABENG is a must-listen for listeners. The LP, which is Walshy Fire’s solo debut album, was released in 2019.
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