I am delighted to shine a light on Cozy Riddim, the upwardly growing producer running riot in recent Afrobeats. Cozy Riddim uses his production to pay homage to where music took root for him, all while opening up the doors for what he believes Afrobeats can be. His brilliant work has already gained him more than 1.8K monthly listeners on Spotify.
Cozy Riddim's music is a reflection of the diversity of his interests and his vision for the introduction of African sounds into new territories. On his newest collab, "Biko Baby," featuring rising star Yadozie, Cozy Riddim delivers another sample of his creative talent.
On "Biko Baby," Cozy Riddim whisks one away to the center of the dance floor with a rhythmic arrangement that merges Afrobeats and dancehall. The song starts with synth beats that bounce like a heartbeat while swirling synthesized pads set an ambient foundation. A lively sample offers the melodic hook; its jumping tones inject the tune with a feel-good vibe.
Yadozie gives life to the lyrics with a silken delivery and an effortless slide across the production courtesy of Cozy Riddim. The subtle inflections in his voice on the beauty of a lover give listeners more to dive into. Floating atop these beats are his vocals that bring in a rich, uplifting feel, against the rhythmic energy below.
The 1:47 breakdown whittles the arrangement down to sparse melodies and Yadozie's whistle delivery alone, showing the organic chemistry between the artists. Their smooth melodic interplay, no longer caught up by other distracting elements, shines out. His voice arcs and falls with the beat of the song, holding listeners rapt until the full arrangement falls back in for a climactic refrain.
"Biko Baby" is one of those vibrant anthems created by Cozy Riddim and Yadozie, able to reverberate through clubs, vehicles, and headphones. They should boast of making something with such a cross-culturally infectious but soulfully impactful record.
I could say, from personal experience, that "Biko Baby" is just the kind of tune that puts a smile on your face. The first time I heard it, the blend of energetic and full styles sent me dancing around my room without a care. The way the unbeatable production by Cozy Riddim comes together with the stunning vocals of Yadozie is magnetic. I've been playing this track on repeat, and each play reveals new heights in terms of feeling and character.
If Cozy Riddim and Yadozie intended to create a jubilant anthem, then they most certainly have with "Biko Baby." I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone in need of excellent vibes. If you're looking for a single that's sure to be on repeat through summer and beyond, be sure to stream "Biko Baby" from Cozy Riddim and Yadozie on all platforms today.