Maleek Berry is back with a new wave of smooth beats and sweet melodies. He teams up with the afro-fusion star Ruger for his latest single, “Lately.” This captivating release is the second single from Maleek’s highly-anticipated debut album If Only Love Were Enough, which will drop.
On “Lately,” Maleek Berry combines his sultry production style with Ruger’s charismatically magnetic vocals for an infectious groove about love, longing , and late-night promises. “Lately” houses an effortless fusion of Afro-R&B and Afrobeats and reinforces Maleek’s capacity to craft records that transcend genre and are relatable across multi-cultural borders.
After the success of his previous single, “Secrets,” Maleek is now in full album mode. Here, he serves fans a preview of the sonic excellence to come. His most recent performance at AfroCarnival in New York with DJ Tunez was a testament to his stage ability, proof that his sound translates fluidly off the record as it does in it.
With “Lately,” Maleek Berry and Ruger establish an atmosphere of what will come. This is a statement. Afrobeats isn’t what it is anymore, and Maleek Berry has the hands of the wheel.