African producer Nitefreak just lately reunited with Afro-house collective helmed by Sean Thomas AKA &buddies and key vocal collaborator Phina Asa for a joint-release entitled “Ike Onu”, to make their debut through acclaimed worldwide dance model Tomorrowland’s document imprint.

This formal collaborative manufacturing between Nitefreak and &buddies follows up the success of Nitefreak’s remix of &buddies’ pivotal single “Ode Ireti” ft. Oluwadamvic and eL-Jay. The remix noticed unprecedented, viral success – receiving large radio and touring assist from prime names within the area together with Keinemusik, the infectious refrain “o-le-le” has turn into a staple within the units of many titans of dance music.

“Ike Onu” means “Stronger Collectively” within the native African language of Igbo.  The track is clean and soulful, with Phina Asa’s vocals making their means again to the &buddies soundwaves for the third time this yr, following up her first single “Harmful” and the initiatives’ Armada Music debut with an official cowl of Armin Van Buuren’s “This Is What It Feels Like”. 

The poignant percussion of the monitor boasts each signature sonic parts that belong to each &buddies and Nitefreak all on their very own, however discover their strategy to the identical monitor in good concord.  The lyrics of the track are heartfelt, reflecting on the challenges of the fashionable world whereas recognizing the complexity of life and significance of unity and collaboration for progress and resilience.   The that means of the monitor aptly demonstrates the continued inventive partnership that has helped put each Nitefreak and &buddies’ productions on a world stage.

Sharing on the lyrics of the monitor, Phina Asa says “The concept behind this track was that I assumed concerning the world at the moment, and the way it doesn’t look the way it used to.  It’s getting tougher  and complicated, and in life we will’t thrive on our personal with none assist.  We want folks to assist us, push us, maintain us accountable, and assist us develop.”

2023 is already delivering a thoughtfully produced, artfully composed compilation of works from each Nitefreak and &buddies respectively.  By a holistic, multifaceted strategy, each artists are set to make their strategy to much more dance flooring around the globe to unite us all.

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