Oba Lurge: Unveiling The Rising Star Of Nigerian Hip-Hop

Spread the love

As a music lover, ever so often, you chance upon a sound that grabs your attention and then you find yourself searching for more about the artist and what other songs they have.

This is the feeling I got when listening to Oba Lurge’s “Boss”.

I like to play this game where I listen to a song and guess from the voice who the artist is. In this case, the husky voice sounded unlike any artist I’ve ever heard, so Shazam came to the rescue.

I learned the artist’s name – Oba Lurge – and was even more surprised to see his extensive offerings, dating back to 2017.

I wondered how I’d not heard of him for so long, despite priding myself in knowing most Nigerian hip-hop artists.

His versatility and range immediately held me captive. The idea was to listen to a few tracks but as one song segued into the next, I knew Oba Lurge would become a staple in my hip-hop playlist.

Red Rose, his first ever international collaboration, is a club banger that will have you moving your body, while vividly picturing his curvy muse making it “clap like that”. Oba Lurge features Jamaican dancehall artiste Swazz and Afrobeats singer Ghash who also produced the track.

In Boss, the second single off Oba Lurge’s fifth studio project Last Time Under, his confidence shines through. This Son of George knows he’s got it and he’s not about to fake humility. Boss is him reminiscing about where he started and an acknowledgment of how far he has come.

Wild Thoughts – my favourite – is melodious and upbeat. The instrumental invites you to move your body and forget everything else. I can totally see myself dancing or exercising to this song. Get ready to hit repeat on this track.

Twerk has all the trappings of a hip-hop club song and has a huge tendency to be a fan favourite.

As you listen from his earlier offerings to his recent release, his growth as an artist sticks out.

Once you hear his signature intro, “Oba Lurge is in the building, Oba Lurge is in the house,” rapped in his distinct voice, you know you’re in for a treat.

For the more conservative listener who prefers music without the sexually explicit lyrics characteric of rap music, his Son of George IV album, a homage to his father, is one you would enjoy listening to.

The Son of George IV album cover art is a photo of the artist and his father. The album includes tracks such as On Life, Louder, Oba Everywhere, and the last track Nothing to Lose, which highlights the artist’s range and ability to spit bars.

Hustle is the underlying theme of all the records in this album.

After listening to most of his songs, I can say authoritatively that Oba Lurge is no one-hit wonder. He puts in the work, the kind that is rewarded with longevity.

Indeed, Oba Lurge is in the building and he’s here to stay.

Listen to his songs here. Also check his YouTube and connect with him on Instagram & Tiktok.

Source:lindaikejisblog.com