Aboi Doyle is here to show us that good energy is holy. With his new single "Don't kill my vibes," the burgeoning Afro-fusion artist brings a dose of rhythmic sunshine to the global soundscape. Infectious, groove-heavy, and steeped in the Afrobeat tradition, this track is a lot more than a title track, but a statement of intent. Aboi Doyle sings from the jump in "Don't kill my vibes," a world where joy and expansiveness are omnipresent.
Aboi Doyle deftly matches Afrobeat drums, mellow pop hooks,, and flashes of highlife in a feel-good sound that is not only radio-friendly but also club-worthy. It's also a celebration of joy and resilience and one woman's flesh-and-blood boundaries, all of it encased in a delicious, bounce-filled production that you just can't ignore. The song is clean and crisp, showcasing Aboi's increasing command of the Afro-fusion landscape, which has always depended on the symbiosis of old and new. From the elastic drum patterns to the gold sitar riffs that weave their way in and out of the mix, there is not a wasted second in the production of this album to detract from the hypnotic atmosphere into which the track draws you.
Aboi's vocal performance is breezy and likable, flowing over the beat with calm and easy confidence. It's this effortless self-assurance that makes "Don't kill my vibes" so magnetic. Listening to it through your headphones on a solo walk, or cranking it through the speakers at a house party, instantly sends you to that vaster, more color-drenched place. This song subtly conveys the importance of preserving one's peace. In a world full of chaos and interruptions, Aboi Doyle is flying a tuneful flag for boundaries and good energy and doing it in style. With "Don't kill my vibes," Aboi is making a rallying cry for anyone sick of negative vibes and looking to reclaim their joy. And if this release is anything to go by, Aboi Doyle is a name we will be hearing a lot of in the Afro-pop world and rightfully so.
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