As the Afrobeat genre continues to rise in popularity within the United States hip-hop scene, new artists like New Jersey’s Deji Moscato are bringing a new flare to Afrobeat and hip-hop this summer just in time for cookout season. With Nigeria’s biggest act, Wizkid, blazing through the American music scene with summer hit, “Essence,” featuring singer Tems, new artists like Deji Moscato have a new space to integrate R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeat into one style.
East Orange native Deji Moscato brings a sensual summer vibe to his latest Afrobeat track, “No Harm.” Deji Moscato combines his vocal flare with a fresh production style on the song, proving that Afrobeat artists are undeniably making their long-lasting mark in the music industry this year.
“No Harm” begins with a xylophone sounding instrument repeating the melody, as the high hats, 808s, and catchy baseline drop underneath Deji’s vocals. After the instrumental introduction, Deji Moscato belts the chorus, singing, “Babygirl it’s funny/ I just want your body/Whine up slow for daddy.” For the duration of the dance track, Deji Moscato asks the girl in the song to dance with him and proclaims how enticing her body is to him.
Deji Moscato’s “No Harm” combines an uptempo dance beat with playful vocals and lyrics, easily making this single a lively track to keep on repeat this summer.
Watch the music video down below!
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