There's a point in DammyDaas's new single, "Not scared anymore," where openness gives way to a gentle blow, and it's electric. The Germany-based Nigerian artist, who specializes in making a velvety blend of soul, R&B, and afrobeats, gives a deeply felt performance that represents a significant statement in his musical journey.
"Not scared anymore" hooks you with a groove, a tight-shouldered rhythm that surges like a strong pulse. DammyDaas has an unhurried touch, he glides, allowing his gentle, emotionally rich vocals to unspool over a soundscape that's minimal but immersive. There's an airy storm churning behind him, but his voice is steady, soulful, and earthbound. The song is a statement, a pivot point from doubt to self-affirmation. You can hear the heaviness of the old battles, but even more, you feel the liberation. The hook, firm but plaintive, stays in the chest long after the track's over.
What separates this song isn't just the genre-bending production or the smooth delivery, it's the heart that's baked into every note. The influence of DammyDaas's journey can be heard in his sound, his music anchoring as much in where he's been as in where he's going. This is a global soul rooted in the rhythms of afrobeats, shaded with R&B's intimacy, and lifted by a timeless classic touch.
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