Nigerian artist Slimcase urges Afrobeats creators to slow their pace of releasing music. He argues that flooding the scene with songs and albums is making the sound stale and draining the genre’s impact.
Slimcase has criticized the current trend among Afrobeats artistes of releasing too many songs and albums, saying that constant output is making the genre boring. He warned that the industry is becoming “oversaturated” and the quality of music is being diluted.
In a post on his Instagram story, Slimcase wrote in pidgin, “Too many songs, too many albums. Una too dey put una self for pressure for this Niger sha. Take a chill pill and be like Rihanna. Do other things and come back give us a fresh vibe.” He added that everyday singles and albums are hurting the listener’s experience. [source: TheCable]
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He believes artistes are under pressure to release music constantly, losing space to create higher quality work. Because new content arrives so frequently, individual songs don’t stand out or get the attention they deserve.
Slimcase urged artists to take breaks, refresh their sound, and return with music that feels new. He used Rihanna as example, encouraging others to create space so their next offering has more impact.
He warned that continued flooding of releases might fatigue listeners, reduce anticipation for new songs, and lower overall excitement in Afrobeats. Listeners may start tuning out if every week brings similar songs without innovation.
Many fans and fellow artistes reacted with agreement. Some believe Slimcase is making an important point about value over quantity. Others argued that frequent releases help artistes stay relevant, especially in a streaming-driven market.
For Afrobeats musicians, Slimcase’s message suggests a need to balance consistency with creativity. Taking time between releases could allow for deeper artistry, better production, and songs that resonate longer.
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