Dawda, a Gambian Senegalese singer, songwriter, and producer, is set to release his debut solo single, ‘WINE’, following his successful collaboration ‘Chocola’ with Mohombi and Bayanni. The catchy song, published by Dubai-based studio LPME Group, is the first song from Dawda’s upcoming summer project.
Dawda’s ‘Wine’ is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, pop, and dancehall music, inspired by Jamaican dance ‘dutty wine’. Produced by Egyptian Swedish musician Aladdin Awad and mastered by Grammy Award-nominated audio engineer Dave Kutch, the song features rich synths, percussion, and bass guitar arrangements, with Dawda lyrically expressing his admiration for his lead lady’s dance skills.
Dawda, a seasoned songwriter and producer with a background in afrobeats, is set to debut as a lead artist in 2024. With a keen interest in creating profound auditory experiences, Dawda is expected to make a significant impact in the afrobeats landscape, reminiscent of Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold, and Fireboy DML.
Dawda, who was raised in Sweden and now lives in the United Arab Emirates, draws on a variety of musical inspirations, including Mbalax from Gambia and Senegal, afrobeats and amapiano from Nigeria and South Africa, and modern R&B and pop.
This eclectic inspiration is mirrored in his debut solo track ‘Wine’, which will serve as the sonic basis for his upcoming debut EP, due out this summer. Dawda’s distinct musical style flawlessly blends the rhythms of afrobeats, the soulfulness of R&B, and the attraction of pop, resulting in a creative sound that will reverberate across continents.
