'What you Said' by Unchained XL
Unchained XL is a British born Nigerian New Zealand Hip Hop artist and producer with a unique, afrocentric sound that is easily recognizable as his own.
‘What you
Said’ is an afrobeat-laced grime inspired track
with a hard-hitting message.
The song depicts
Unchained XL confronting an unnamed
friend/associate about their persistent failure to follow up
on their promises and resolutions.
The music video for
‘What you Said’ was filmed across
multiple cities during Unchained XL’s
debut UK tour with Afro Cluster and
Mungos HiFi in April.
WATCH THE
MUSIC HERE
In his EP
‘Foreign Legacy’, UXL blends traditional
afrobeat-inspired textures and rhythms with various styles
of hip hop, utilising a combination of live instruments and
synths. This EP has overarching themes of faith, identity,
justice, virtue and cultural innovation.
‘What you Said’ follows up the
afrobeat groove track ‘But Do They Know’
ft. Jess B & Nuel
Nonso’.
UXL draws both
musical and lyrical inspiration from artists such as Fela
Kuti, Jidenna, M.anifest and Lecrae. Supported by his live
band, UXL delivers a highly energetic and
convicting performance that will leave you searching for
more.
Since the tour, UXL has been
working steadily toward a second EP, which is set to include
several feature artists from the UK, and is scheduled for
release early 2019.