Lagos In Paris is here with a riot of rhythm, sweat, and unapologetic showmanship. They return with the visuals for "Faya," the thrilling centrepiece off their debut EP "We Are Lagos In Paris," and it's more than just a music video. Between the second beat shifts, guitars, funky basslines, and reggae-drenched breaks, all glued together in the inimical southeast London disjoint funk of their "Afraw" sound, "Faya" pulses with the life it represents.
With the sleek, soul-kissed vocals of Ayisi, this is not only a song but a feeling. There's warmth. There's grit. And, most of all, there is movement and visuals that grabs you from that first frame. The music video seems less like an overproduced promo and more like a window into a place. Raw textures, saturated colors, and kinetic camerawork. They mirror the freewheeling energy that led to the song being recorded in studios across Dakar, Abidjan, and Paris. You can sense the shared nomadism of Lagos In Paris throughout every second. The fusion of DIY grit and high-level artistry is what makes "Faya" a truly cultural experience.
In a musical landscape so templated, Lagos In Paris cannot be pigeonholed, with Amapiano grooves melting into electronica textures, Afrobeat meeting disco in a manner that is both deeply rooted and fearlessly forward-looking. Their "Afraw" universe is not only sonic but also visual and emotional, offering a wholly immersive experience. What's most interesting about the "Faya" video is that it reflects the trio's ethos. This is music born of collaboration, of cross-continental movement, of fugitive creativity. It's traditional at its core, yet still experimental. And it never strains to impress. It is vibrant, visceral, and unforgettable. With "Faya," Lagos In Paris set their world alight brazenly, beautifully, and on their own terms.
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