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TAVES drops his new tracks ‘Bodija’ & ‘Folake’
Ibadan native TAVES drops his new track ‘Bodija/Folake’, out now.Produced by Denzl & Arieenati.
‘Bodija / Folake’ follows on from his previous release ‘Eleyele’, which first premiered on MTV Base Africa. The single pays homage to the girls of Bodija, a district located in Ibadan Nigeria.
Praising them for their beauty and vibes, with its unmistakable afro beat, featuring instruments like the electronic drum and saxophone, ‘Bodija’ delivers an upbeat and lively track that celebrates the people of the city. Taves then flips the script with ‘Folake’, taking us on a journey into his alternative sound whilst highlighting an abstract conversation with a past love.
Anchoring on the darker, more moody essence of RnB, Taves delivers a sultry strand to the track, showcasing his alter ego and depositing a signature twist on the Afro infused sound.
The Bodija visuals directed by Tse & Tundecuts, takes us to the party, with good times and dancing, reflecting the youthful nightlife of the city.
Newly nicknamed the ‘Prince of Ibadan’ via social media, Taves is swiftly being recognised across the globe for his unique Afro/RnB sound. He’s the first artist putting his hometown of Ibadan firmly on the musical map, mirroring artists like Rema, the first to rep for the city of Benin and Burna Boy, standing up for Port Harcourt.
The 20 year old singer/songwriter was first discovered online by Nigerian artist BNXN (formerly known as BUJU) who came across Taves’s cover of his track ‘For Days’. Impressed with his distinct vocals, BNXN saw great potential and began to mentor him on his musical journey.
Born Toluwanimi Ayomide Aluko, Taves was raised in Ibadan Nigeria and first discovered his love for music via the long road trips taken with his father, constantly hearing his dad’s favourite musicians on their journeys, like Commander Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade and famed Nigerian artist Fela Kuti. But it was the sound of Nigerian soul singer ASA that caught Tave’s attention, citing her as one of his influences, he then took the plunge and surrendered his computer science course at university to pursue his dream of creating music.
In 2023 Taves inked a major deal with Atlantic records via TYE. A deal that spans across the UK and Africa, transporting Taves’s exceptional talent and vocals from strength to strength.
Listen to Bodija
Listen to Folake
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