Fast-rising Kenyan R&B singer Donado Stone finally got to release his latest single dubbed ‘IGotU’ that features Kiburu who happens to be a Nairobi-based rapper as produced by Autum Kray, the subtly anticipated record was released through the able hands of Stretch Hold Music Group(SHMG).
The ‘IGotU’ record isn’t your typical R&B record, it’s a single that addresses infidelity in relationships which is almost always the cause of a lot of relationships not working out.
The song also touches on the topic that not many people are courageous enough to address; the perspective of how it feels to be the ‘side guy’, it’s not everybody who usually talks openly about being a side guy out there.
He addresses the fact that he is okay with being the side guy in a relationship where the girl already has a man. Though the topic of infidelity is not something new to the music industry, his approach is.
Donado Stone cut from a different cloth from your nominal artistes out there, he is courageous enough to walk through territories that not so many are willing to go to which sets a tone for what we expect from him.
The song is a clear intuition towards explaining how it feels to be the third wheel in a relationship and the fact that it is okay for a woman to have more than one man.
The production of the song is a perfect combination of Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop, and R&B classics that creates its own world through this perfect marriage.
Autum Kray’s work is something that was clearly needed in the industry today.
Donado’s delivery and approach to the record is unique and very specific as he combines rapping, singing and even talking in the same verse. On the other hand, Kiburu who is well articulated presents himself as a gentleman with an agenda to share with the world throughout the record.
With the state of the music industry right now, a song of this stature is nothing but a perfect reflection of what quality music actually sounds like and you’ve got to admit that it makes you proud as a Kenyan to see how far the R&B genre has come from, the genre indeed has something to say.
The repetitive hook on the ‘IGotU’ record is nothing but catchy, catchy enough to make you remember it for a long time and sing along which is somewhat the perfect blueprint of making a timeless hit song that will stand the taste of time.
The combination of these elements makes this the perfect song to start your year with, even though you are not a ‘side ni**a’(or maybe you’re trying to become one) you will still find yourself dancing to the tune and resonating with the lyrics of the catch ‘IGotU’ song.
Is Donado advocating for ‘side ni**as’? Maybe, but yet again, so many of us are in this predicament, so we might as well do it with the accompaniment of good music.
Personally, I have listened to the song a couple of times; it is actually on repeat and I must say that this is my favorite song of the year so far; it might not be expected but the record is good enough to fall in that category.
It’s the fact that I can say that these artistes are actually talented and creative and willing to push boundaries when it comes to what is defined as popular music and knowing the radio culture in Kenya, this song is about to get some major airplay.
The video was rather impressive as it shows us a different perspective of how an African man sees himself in a world where Africa is viewed as a weakling. His representation of himself as royalty, to be specific, historical royalty with support from Greek history; seeing this brings so much joy into my eyes.
The quality of the video which compliments the quality of the song shows you the set agenda of an artiste who knows what he is doing.
Watching the video is like watching a Hollywood-produced animated film only with good music in the background.
Stream the ‘IGotU’ record as performed by Donado Stone and Kiburu below on your preferred streaming portal:
