HIGH TENSION 2.0 – BELLA SHMURDA
“High Tension 2.0” is the sophomore EP from Nigeria’s hottest star, Bella Shmurda. This 8 track project is a fusion of his signature street sound and resonating conscious message. With his dancehall-inspired delivery, the singer/songwriter is on a mission to connect West Africa with the western world.
Bella Shmurda defines ’high tension’ as ”new light in a new form”, “high voltage lightning that strikes against all odds”, a” star that cannot be stopped from shining”, and “a power that always penetrates”. This powerful imagery symbolises his journey in music so far and echoes the creation process of this incredible ep. as a pandemic project, Bella Shmurda felt empowered to create a diverse body of work with no features. The result is electrifying!
Track List
Track 1: out there (produced by fancy Beatz)
Kicking off with a homage to the streets. this heartfelt track is for the hustlers & bustlers living in this crazy world
Track 2: World (produced by sb the producer)
With pre-apocalyptic references, this song reflects on the tragic current state of affairs with refreshing, honest.
Track 3: soldier go (produced by Fancy Beatz)
Showcasing a softer side, this serenade is a romantic reminder that home is where the heart is; soldiers always come home track
Track 4: Far away (produced by Cent Hor)
Inspired by a love of women & travel, this cheeky song is riddled with white & charm; experiencing the local delicacies
Track 5: Lako (produced by fancy Beatz)
This raunchy & steamy track is for the ladies, explicitly narrating what to look forward to during demon hour.
Track 6: Rush (produced by larry lens)
Embracing autonomy & self-ownership, this song celebrates living life to the fullest even in the face of controversy.
Track 7: Party next door (produced by vibes) –
What started as a freestyle in an impromptu studio session on the way to a party is now an anthem for good energy & good vibes.
Track 8: champion (produced by YT Farhad) –
As the ultimate finale, this tells a story of overcoming adversity and triumphing despite all odds.
“High Tension 2.0” is the precursor to Bella Shmurda’s debut album due in early 2022.
Stay tuned in for this epic release which already has high profile collaborations from east, west and south Africa, along with a few overseas surprises!
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