Melano Blac’s breakthrough was 2021’s “Jollof.” In the time since, he’s honed a of style mellow music that sounds like a breath of exotic fresh air. Inspired by Dancehall, Reggae and Afrobeats sounds his music is a testament to the effectiveness of honing your skills as the growth is evident in every single release.
With his debut mixtape, Lotus Room, Melano Blac attempts to give us a sneak peek into his growth as an artist, floating on some of our favourite hits and stamping his seal on them. From Burna to Wizkid, Melano Blac drops verses to hold his own among the greats. (You can listen here.)
His versatility and originality are clear as day as he flips genres like Reggae, Afrobeats and Afro-Pop with his signature flow. Lotus Room though unexpected, serves as an interesting prelude to Melano Blac’s first single in over a year.