Gukie

er has delivered a remarkable volume of work. In just 4 years he has produced fifteen singles, an EP and three different versions of his debut album “Lover Boy.”

His music has connected with fans around the world. With each new release, his fan base grows exponentially. Recently he dropped his most ambitious work to date, the brand new 21-track “Lover Boy (Deluxe),” featuring all of the songs of the previous versions as well as a set of new material.

“After the Rain” is the latest single from “Lover Boy (Deluxe)” released worldwide to all primary streaming services on February 10, 2021. As the track opens, a sampled Jazz guitar plays a bluesy riff. Soon Gukie enters the mix with a sweet love song about the excitement of a new romance. Deep bass tones join that melodic guitar loop as they ride a funky minimalist Hip-hop beat. Meanwhile, Gukie alternates between soulful lead vocals and melodic rap. A great hook in the chorus brings the tune firmly into the Pop realm. No matter what genre you listen to, You’ll get a taste of Nigerian sound sprinkled into smooth pop when you listen to Gukie’s tracks. This Enugu State singer-songwriter’s musical influences are in constant flux; one week it’s Afrobeats, UK Grime, and the next is R&B, melodic Rap, 90s Hip-Hop, and Trap. Building people up like Lady Leshurr, spreading positivity within his community like Burna Boy, and serving up motivation with his collaborators and fans like Big K.R.I.T., Gukie’s vision is to get into your playlist and into your heart.