Asake just showed us he doesn't need to turn up to turn heads. On Wa, a track from his M$NEY album, the singer trades the hard-hitting energy for something way more laid-back and groovy. It's the kind of song that sits with you.
The production is mid-tempo, built on soft percussion and patterns that get stuck in your head immediately. From the first listen, you're nodding along without even thinking about it. There's no forcing anything here. Everything just flows naturally, like Asake knew exactly what the beat needed.
Vocally, he's in his element. He glides across the production with relaxed confidence, mixing melody with subtle street inflections that feel playful but totally controlled. It's charming without trying too hard, and that's exactly what makes it so replayable.
On M$NEY as a whole, Wa serves a real purpose. It eases the intensity and gives the album some breathing room. Some of the other tracks on there hit different, so Wa comes in and reminds you that Asake has range. Sometimes the loudest move is knowing when to pull back. The vibe does all the talking.
If you haven't caught it yet, Wa is out now on all your streaming platforms. Go add it to your playlist and let it do its thing.
