5 Afrobeats Albums To Own On Vinyl
Afrobeat has been making its mark in the world of music for decades. A unique blend of African rhythms, funk, and jazz, Afrobeat has inspired artists around the globe to create their own unique sound. With vinyl record sales on the rise, we have compiled a list of 5 Afrobeat albums that should be on every collector's shelf. These albums showcase the diversity and richness of the genre, and each record is a testament to the impact Afrobeat has had on modern music. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, these albums will take you on a musical journey that is not to be missed. So without further ado, here are the 5 Afrobeat albums to own on vinyl.
REMA
The Three EPs LP Vinyl by Rema is a compilation of his first three extended plays, namely "Rema," "Freestyle," and "Bad Commando." The album features a total of 9 tracks, including "Dumebi," "Lady," and "Iron Man." It is a perfect mix of afrobeat, trap, and dancehall, with each track telling a different story.
Fireboy DML
“Apollo” is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released in 2020 and has received positive reviews. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.3 rating and praised Fireboy’s ability to blend R&B, pop, Afrobeats, and alté into his self-described “Afro-life” sound1. The album has been described as easy, exciting, and earnest, with feel-good music that is soothing in a palliative way. NotjustOk praised the album for its sophisticated production and described it as a competent work by Fireboy DML
Burna Boy
“African Giant” is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Burna Boy. It was released in 2019 and has received positive reviews. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.3 rating and praised Burna’s ability to blend afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, EDM and more into his Afro-fusion sound1. The Guardian described the album as Caribbean swagger and Fela swing. The album has been described as Burna’s personal and political benchmark of Afro-fusion music.
Burna Boy
“Twice As Tall” is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Burna Boy. It was released in 2020 and has received positive reviews. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.0 rating and praised Burna’s ability to blend afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, EDM and more into his newly moody Afro-fusion sound. The Guardian described the album as fun and fury from Nigerian pop polymath. The album has been described as Burna’s battle cry and can feel heavy under the weight of Burna’s personal reflection and Pan-African crusade.
Olamide
“Carpe Diem” is the eleventh studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide. It was released in 2020 and has received positive reviews. Pulse NG stated that “Carpe Diem” is only bettered by “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth” in Olamide’s discography and praised the album for having zero fillers and a topical sonic and topical cohesion merged with a topical progression that no other Olamide album has.
