Amaarae plans to drop her new album Black Star this August after gaining fame with Fountain Baby two years back. The Ghanaian-American singer has worked with major artists like Janelle Monaé and Childish Gambino since that release. She performs at festivals around the world and builds a strong fan base through her unique sound.
Her latest single S.M.O. shows off her ability to mix different music styles together. The track combines Ghanaian highlife music from the 1980s with Detroit club beats and other influences. Amaarae says the song makes her feel like a modern version of classic singers Donna Summer and Janet Jackson.
Director Omar Jones filmed the music video for S.M.O. in Ghana where Amaarae has roots. The artist explains that fusion music has always been her strongest talent as a musician. She wants people to dance and feel emotions when they hear her new material.
Amaarae will tour across Europe and North America this summer before the album comes out. She performs at major festivals like Glastonbury and Lollapalooza during these months. The Black Star album will be available through Interscope Records on August 8th for fans who want to hear her complete artistic vision.
Her latest single S.M.O. shows off her ability to mix different music styles together. The track combines Ghanaian highlife music from the 1980s with Detroit club beats and other influences. Amaarae says the song makes her feel like a modern version of classic singers Donna Summer and Janet Jackson.
Director Omar Jones filmed the music video for S.M.O. in Ghana where Amaarae has roots. The artist explains that fusion music has always been her strongest talent as a musician. She wants people to dance and feel emotions when they hear her new material.
Amaarae will tour across Europe and North America this summer before the album comes out. She performs at major festivals like Glastonbury and Lollapalooza during these months. The Black Star album will be available through Interscope Records on August 8th for fans who want to hear her complete artistic vision.
