After grabbing famend rapper Drake‘s ears with his freestyle tribute to Drake’s “5 am in Toronto,” dubbed “5 am in Kumasi,” Xlimkid has struck a chord with one other famend American rapper, Lil Durk, on ‘Lonely Road’ with Asakaa Boys’ O’Kenneth’s.
The emotional depth and inventive prowess displayed on this collaboration have transcended borders, eliciting a heartfelt response from Lil Durk.
‘Lonely Road’ off their six-track EP ‘Pain in Glory’ stands out as a soul-stirring composition that delves into the complexities of life’s journey. Xlimkid’s emotive supply, mixed with O’Kenneth’s poignant verses, creates a musical narrative that resonates with listeners on a profound degree. The collaboration encapsulates the essence of genuine storytelling via music.
The six-track EP caught the eye of US-based rapper Lil Durk, whose All My Life is among the most profitable songs this yr. The Grammy-nominated rapper shared a throwback photograph of his household on his Instagram tales with a track off the EP to have fun his brother, who tragically handed away after a taking pictures incident.
Lil Durk’s gesture threw social media right into a frenzy with Xlimkid and O’Kenneth celebrating the milestone. Four days after Lil Durk’s Instagram put up, Lonely Road has change into the number-one track within the nation on Apple Music and Audiomack, thrilling their followers and scores of the style’s fanbase.
Xlimkid is an rising expertise from Ghana, who gaining worldwide recognition for his capability to seamlessly mix Afrobeat vibes with heartfelt storytelling. Lil Durk’s emotional response provides to the rising listing of worldwide influencers acknowledging the inventive brilliance emanating from the African music scene.