Having recently announced the huge news of a brand new Afrodance Soundsystem, global Afrobeats legends: Mr Eazi and DJ Edu share the first official ‘Choplife Soundsystem’ single entitled ‘Wena’ which also features vocals from South African artist Ami Faku.
Produced by DJ Tárico that continues the Amapiano wave that Mr Eazi has surfed on his latest singles. It features vocals from Ami Faku (one of South Africa’s most streamed artists), who delivers a heartbreaking message in Xhosa, as Eazi responds in English. Theirs is a story of would-be lovers who never quite consummate their connection, a tragedy that can only be resolved in the glow of the dancefloor.
‘Wena’ is also the lead single taken from the soon to drop mixtape ‘Choplife Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles’. Out 28th May, the full length project sees the pair team up with a host of producers, DJs and vocalists on what is one of the most exciting and unique projects in global dance music in years.
Choplife Soundsystem derives its name from the popular West African pidgin slang phrase chop life, meaning “enjoy life,” along with the traditional sound systems that are the backbone of Jamaican music culture.
