You’ll have to forgive me a bit on this one, there a several national languages in Ghana and I couldn’t decipher which one Abiana and Fameye are singing in (aside from English), but does it really matter when the vibe is this damn good?! For those of you unfamiliar with how the subtle rhythmic shifts and polyrhythms of West African music can have a massive effect, let this beautiful track be your gateway. Let’s check it out!

As the song starts, you get a waltz feel as the first verse sets in. The verse itself is broken up into two parts. Listen to the downbeats played on the keyboard in your right speaker, then notice what happens to the beat when the guitar parts come in on your left. There’s a brief interlude that drops in before the second half of the verse, and the offbeat kick patterns melt your brain. This is the type of feel that is steeped into every serious West African musician, and gives us Westerners jealous fits. ;) How the hell do they do that?!

From a production standpoint, I love this mix! All the intricate parts are clean. Abiana’s tone and presence is stunning, and the melody just brings a massive smile to my face. When Fameye drops in on the back half of the chorus, his tone is incredible. Smoky, heartfelt, and perfectly dragging around the beat. He takes over the second verse and all those beautiful rhythms coming flowing back, in addition to some beautiful BG’s from Abiana and a base line that makes me want to quit playing. ;)

The bridge is a beautiful call and response that reiterates the message that love will carry us, when we are far away. This beautiful track is only 2:54, but damn, I could live inside this jam - it’s so beautiful. Simple, yet complex.

What a beautiful example of how music can bring us all together - definitely adding it to my favorites!