Amaarae's second album, Fountain Baby, released in 2023, established her as a cultural influencer on par with artists like Rosalia and Charli xcx. The album explores themes of hedonism, revealing the complexities of love through lyrics that reflect on genuine desire versus material attraction. Although her music is intricate, Amaarae has faced challenges in attaining mainstream recognition, particularly in the UK. Her upcoming third album, Black Star, embraces a club-oriented sound, merging house, trance, and EDM with Afrobeats, while celebrating indulgent lifestyles unapologetically.
Fountain Baby, released in 2023, is a sensual, humorous, and musically complex record that positions Amaarae alongside cultural icons like Rosalia and Charli xcx.
Amaarae's music oscillates between depictions of hedonism and a realistic portrayal of love, where the consequences of actions lead her to question whether her lovers desire her or her wealth.
Despite the intricacy of her sound, Amaarae has yet to achieve mainstream success, with mixed attendance at performances like Glastonbury and few viral hits.
With Black Star, Amaarae moves towards a more straightforward club sound, integrating house, trance, and EDM into her music while celebrating opulence, indulgence, and unapologetic themes.
Collection
[
|
...
]