Asake is a Nigerian artist who releases his second album with Work Of Art. Besides the obvious influence of Western hip-hop, Asake's personal style is mainly shaped by the use of genres popular in Africa. Chief among these is amapiano, a form of house originating in South Africa and characterized by percussive synth melodies. Asake then gives it his own twist by adding string arrangements, for
… example. The songs on Work Of Art are designed according to tried-and-true pop structures and contain the corresponding appeal and sing-along quality. The autotune overused in hip-hop is unfortunately also ubiquitous. The strength of Work Of Art is mainly the positive vibe of the album, and that is also worth a lot. (JV)more
