Port Harcourt-born rising Afrobeats star Kaestyle, with birth name Kelvin Ibinabo Oriye, comes through with a mesmerizing EP, “Another Style," a vibrant and exciting showcase of his talent and versatility, with each of the five tracks on the EP offering a captivating listening experience. The EP features an incredible line-up of artists and the pre-released tracks ‘Egberi’ and 'Dealer', which have helped garner a lot of streams for the project and have shot Kaestyle to the shores of mainstream music in the Nigerian industry.

The project starts and sets the tone with the track "Gin & Juice." With its dancehall-infused vibe, Kaestyle bodies the rhythm with ease, delivering a spectacular performance. The influence of Jamaican dancehall is evident in Kaestyle’s delivery and the beat, creating a mega-fun start to the EP.

“Dealer,” which comes in second, is an undeniable highlight. This track shot Kaestyle into the forefront of mainstream music, and it's quite easy to see why that is. Combining Omah Lay’s lover-boy-esque and distinctive vocals with Kaestyle’s smooth, melodic tone produces a seamless collaboration. With its laid-back, addictive melody, the song will have you hitting repeat.

“Que Sera Sera,” which translates to ‘What Will Be Will Be,’ is a strong statement of resilience and determination. After over three years since making his debut, Kaestyle delivers a stellar performance on this track, featuring M3lon, reflecting on the ups and downs in his career. The song’s message of consistency and perseverance hits strongly, and it's no wonder the track has been one of his best.

“Egberi,” one of the fan favorites, brings a different flavor with its highlife influence. The amazing guitar riffs and upbeat rhythm create a blissful and energetic atmosphere. Even though it featured American singer and rapper 6lack, Kaestyle keeps in touch with his strong cultural roots, making the track a delightful addition to the EP, and he showcases jumping on another musical style with ease.

The genre-bending “God Sent” draws the project to a close. Fused with EDM, Afrobeats, and Amapiano influences, Kaestyle pours his heart out on this track, expressing gratitude and saying, ‘God sent him to take his people out of poverty and that his success is their success.

‘Another Style’ is a testament to Kaestyle’s ability to adapt and innovate. Each track has its own distinct personality, taking listeners on a journey through different moods and genre-bending experiences while maintaining a cohesive sound.

Performers: Kaestyle, Omah Lay, M3lon, 6lack

Writers: Ibinabo Kelvin Oriye, David Hart, Stanley Omah, Emmanuel Godswill Akpan, Ojo Jonathan, Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.

Producers: Ibinabo Kelvin Oriye, Michael Innocent, David Hart, Rugged, Orlandoh

This is the cover image for the Ep 'Another Style' by the talented Nigerian artist Kaestyle.

Kaestyle: Another Style - EP review - his third with hit tracks Egberi and Dealer

This is the cover image for the Ep 'Another Style' by the talented Nigerian artist Kaestyle.

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