Kelechi - Waiting For You [Single]

Post by: Alex Henein

Atlanta based artist Kelechi returns with a joyful summer vibe in “Waiting For You” Produced by Giggz. Fresh off a major supporting role on Jidenna’s 85 to Africa tour, Kelechi starts off the year testing the waters with his first afropop anthem — A pivot in sound and narrative for Kelechi as it serves as an ode to what the tour represented for him as an artist as well as a person.

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Q: What’s your favourite part about this track?

Kelechi: “It’s my first dive into African music. i’ve been around it my entire life. I’m 100% Nigerian even though i’m from Atlanta. Been hearing this music all my life so it’s hella natural. Hella organic, it’s in me, and has been “Waiting For Me” to tap into it.”

Q: When going through the process of creating a song in a new genre, did you take a different approach to your general recording process?

Kelechi: “I just freestyle the entire songs melody the first time I heard the beat. Then just plugged in the words. Felt natural.”

Listen below!