The Afro-fusion singer’s new single is out on major streaming platforms and leans on a softer, synth-led sound instead of the heavy beats many of his peers favour.
Ghanaian Afro-fusion artiste KotokuD'Mentor has released a new single titled 'L'argent', a track built around ambition, money and the everyday hustle.
The song is already available on all the major streaming platforms, which means fans in Ghana and listeners in the diaspora can access it at the same time.
What the song is about
'L'argent' is the French word for money. The record uses that idea as a starting point to talk about ambition, success and the constant grind that shapes modern life for many young Africans.
Daily Guide Network, which reported on the release, describes the single as a mix of Afrobeats and Pop that pays tribute to that everyday hustle.
It is a theme that travels well. For Ghanaians working abroad and sending money home, and for those chasing small business dreams in Accra, Kumasi or Takoradi, the subject matter needs little explanation.
The sound
The track was co-produced by Jxrry B and Keymix. Rather than go for a hard-hitting, club-ready beat, the two producers settled on a more relaxed arrangement.
The result is a mellow base that joins traditional African rhythms with upbeat synthesisers in the style of the Pop classic 'Axel F' — the well-known instrumental theme associated with the Beverly Hills Cop films.
Over that production, KotokuD'Mentor's melodic vocals carry the emotional weight of the song. Afro-fusion, for readers less familiar with the label, refers to music that blends Afrobeats and traditional African sounds with other genres such as Pop, R&B or soul.
Where he is coming from
KotokuD'Mentor is not a new name. He has previously released singles including 'No More Sad Days' and 'If I Tell You', both of which were well received.
He has built his profile on mixing Afro sounds with traditional Ghanaian elements, and 'L'argent' continues in that direction while pushing the production further.
What next
There is no formal announcement of an album or an extended play. But the release suggests the artiste intends to put out more material before the end of the year.
For now, 'L'argent' stands on its own. It is the kind of record that works as an anthem about chasing money, while staying calm enough to sit in the background during the quieter hours between the work.
Fans who want to hear it can find the single on the streaming services where his earlier work is already available.
