The Afrobeats Music Trend of 2023
Music Trends and Predictions for 2023: Why You should be listening to Afrobeats
Why You should be watching the Afrobeats music trend in 2023
In 2022 Afrobeats was ranked as one of the most popular music genres on Spotify. The genre itself has been spreading like wildfire for about a decade and has finally started making major waves in the US.
In the US we are seeing the beats infused into DJ mixes and club vibes more than ever before. They’re using it to build hype and get people dancing, but it’s not only for clubs anymore. Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, transcending the club scene and becoming a huge powerful genre in its own right spawning super stars like Davido and Burna Boy. (see below).
Many famous artists started their careers with an Afrobeat record and continue to use this music style in their tracks today.
“ Nigerian artists who are part of the rising generation of street pop (Asake) will probably lead this pack but you’ll see some other areas of the world getting into this trend as well as other genres sprinkling this into their production.
Street pop leans into traditional elements of Afropop but infuses it with hip-hop attitude, and with a recognizably Nigerian accent.
Some artists who started producing this style in 2018–2020 will of course already have a jump on it and can probably really gain momentum this year perhaps even rising to the top of their niche. It will be interesting to see who rises to the top ranks. “
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In 2023 Afrobeats was ranked as one of the most popular music genres on Spotify.
As one of the most popular music genres on Spotify, the Afrobeats genre is a fusion of jazz, soul and funk with rhythm and blues. It originated in Nigeria in the late 1960s among Nigerian musicians who mixed American soul with traditional Yoruba music. The popularity of Afrobeat continues to rise across the globe as more people are exposed to its unique sound through various mediums such as television shows like Empire or Black Panther 2: A Tale Of Two Sisters (2023) which feature songs from artist like Baba Nla or Jaojoby .
Afrobeat is the biggest trend of 2023.
Afrobeat, the popular music genre is expected to be one of the biggest trends in 2023 setting new standards for artists this year.
Afrobeat began as a musical style developed by Fela Kuti in his native Nigeria. The word “afro” refers to African roots and “beat” means it’s a type of music with rhythms from Africa.
The style incorporates elements from highlife, jazz and traditional Yoruba music. Afrobeat songs are usually political and revolutionary messages disguised as fun dance songs that anyone can enjoy listening to at parties or social events like weddings or birthdays (or even funerals). Many people associate this style with musicians like Ginger Baker and Peter Tosh who were influenced by Fela Kuti’s work with his band The Africa 70.
Afrobeats has been spreading like wildfire for about a decade and has finally started making major waves in the US.
You may have heard of Afrobeats as a popular genre in the UK, but it’s finally starting to make major waves in the US. The genre has been spreading like wildfire for about a decade and has finally started making some serious noise on American shores.
Afrobeat music is usually characterized by a drum-heavy beat, horns, guitars and high-pitched singing (sometimes referred to as “talking drums”).
Many famous artists started their careers with an Afrobeat record.
Many famous artists started their careers with an Afrobeat record. Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, 2Face Idibia, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy are just a few examples of popular Afrobeat artists in 2022. These musicians have also been instrumental in bringing this music to the mainstream audience. The best part? If you’re an aspiring artist or musician yourself and you want to start your career with some Afrobeat music now — you don’t even have to wait until 2023!
The genres associated with what we would call “Afrobeats” include highlife (Ghana), juju (Nigeria), highlife-influenced fuji music (Zimbabwe), soukous (Democratic Republic of Congo)
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“African artists will only continue to expand beyond their borders and push beyond Afrobeats’ traditional boundaries — incorporating hip-hop, amapiano, R&B, jazz, soul and just about everything else into a melting pot that, for lack of a better overarching term, we’ll still refer to as Afrobeats.”
Davido is the best-selling Nigerian artist of the last decade.
Davido is the best-selling Nigerian artist of the last decade. His sales have been estimated at over 80 million albums, he has been nominated for Grammy awards and featured on songs with Drake, Beyonce and Jay-Z.
However, it’s not just his global popularity that makes him so important to pay attention to right now; it’s also his Afrobeat sound. His music combines the highlife and fuji genres of Nigeria with the soukous sound of Congo and he is credited as one of the first artists to bring this fusion together. He has also been credited with helping to popularize it, making Afrobeats a global phenomenon.
Jumping on board to produce Afrobeat inspired music
Although artists who already have a following in this genre will do best this year, it’s not too late to bring new music to this table. We see new artists popping in this genre every day.
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Here’s a few new Afrobeat Artists to listen to in 2023:
LOLA COKER — Fire
Released by: SD Records
Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-pop / Afro-fusion
Similar artists: Tems, Tiwa Savage, Asa, Sade, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr
Lola Coker is a passionate singer, songwriter & performer. Lola started her career singing on talent shows. She won Outstanding Soloist at the National Jazz Festival 2020, Best Vocal at Princeton Jazz Festival 2019. 1st place at 2016 MAMTG Mid Atlantic Idol & 1st place Musical Theatre.
Blvckbyrd — Find Your Love
Release date: Jan 03, 2023
Genre: Contemporary R&B, Alternative / Indie R&B Afrobeats / Afro-pop / Afro-fusion
Blvckbyrd is an multi-genre, music producer, songwriter & artist who writes, records, mixes and masters his own work. A living jukebox most known for his versatility, ability to “shape-shift,” and mysterious persona. He operates out of various music stations somewhere around upstate NY, transporting, capturing and compelling with catchy tunes and sweet melodies.
Obije — Let Love
Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-pop / Afro-fusion
Similar artists: Ckey, omaley
Afrobeat producer/singer-songwriter on a self-discovery journey! All about the chill vibes and positive energy!
Afrobeats is the biggest trend of 2023
It’s clear that Afrobeat is the biggest trend of 2023, but from the looks of it, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s a sound that has had massive influence on pop music and fashion, and it’s a genre that is continuing to evolve. The best way to keep up with Afrobeat is by listening to our Afrobeats Playlist every week for the newest sounds in the genre.
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