The Cavemen Team Up with Pa Salieu for Anthem “Gatekeepers,”

Nigerian highlife revivalists The Cavemen. have released their powerful new single, “Gatekeepers,” featuring British rapper Pa Salieu. The collaboration is a commanding, cross-cultural merger that fuses the soulful roots of classic West African highlife with the gritty urgency and poetic intensity of UK rap, setting the stage for their forthcoming album, Cavy in the City.

“Gatekeepers” is built on the rhythmic foundation that defines The Cavemen.’s signature sound. The track is anchored by warm, layered harmonies, fluid melodic basslines, and intricate rhythmic guitar work that pays deep homage to West African musical traditions. Their masterful production seamlessly blends this rich, organic live instrumentation with subtle modern touches, creating a sound that is both classic and contagiously fresh. Into this vibrant, analog groove, Pa Salieu’s verse slices through the track, injecting a gripping energy. His unique, compelling flow, infused with themes of struggle, resilience, and self-determination, adds profound depth and a global resonance to the song. Collectively, The Cavemen. and Pa Salieu’s collaboration stands as an anthem—a call to break down barriers, challenge those who hold the keys, and forcefully create space for authenticity and new voices in the music industry.

The new single is the final offering before the duo releases their much-anticipated new studio album, Cavy in the City, scheduled for release in just a few days. “Gatekeepers” is available now on all major streaming platforms.