Wetin Day is an Afrofusion song by the young producer and singer from Lagos, Nigeria – Odunsi (The Engine). The song can be perfectly defined as a summertime classic. Odunsi (The Engine) is the poster boy for the African sonic revolution coming out of Nigeria called Afrofusion. It is a blend of different sounds, culture and influences. It is not a static sound or a genre yet, in fact, it is an alteration on its own; sounds that changes between artists, albums and tracks.
The hip-hop-leaning "Wetin Dey" samples a classic tune from Nigerian underground rap pioneers Ruff Rugged & Raw, which was also titled "Wetin Dey (Omukeke)." He represents the new generation of artists in Africa who are shaping their own sounds by drawing inspiration from different cultures, genres and styles.
"With 'Wetin Dey' I wanted to express the youth in Lagos going out and having fun," Odunsi tells The Fader. "I was inspired by the Will Smith 'Summertime' video. I always wanted to recreate that.
Odunsi (The Engine) released his anticipated album rare, to critical acclaim in 2018. With its superb blend of afrobeat, funk, 80's R&B and synth-pop influences, Odunsi makes music you simply can't hate. If anything, this album confirms that Odunsi is an old soul trapped in a millennial's body. He cites artists such as Ralph Tresvant, Sade, Asa, Prince Okotie and Prince as major influences on his journey.
“You don’t need to conform directly to where you are from to do what you feel like doing.” – Odunsi (The Engine)
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Sakhile nicknamed ‘SK’ is a music collector from Springs, South Africa. An avid lover of music with a music collection that he began in his first year of varsity. An Industrial Engineer by profession, Sakhile has always had a love for music and is dedicated to looking for fresh new music to add to his collection. Coming from a family of music lovers alike Sakhile grew up listening to a large variety of music ranging from House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Choir, Traditional Music, Soul and Jazz. Sakhile is currently working on creating an event where music collectors can come and play music they have found for music lovers. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram.
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