Afrobeats star, Bims storms music scene with 'Amapiano' under label, 3ple Threat Ent.
Afrobeat artist Bims releases his eagerly anticipated major label single “Amapiano” with 3ple Threat Entertainment. With this release, Bims is poised to make major waves in the afrobeat music scene.
The record was produced by Reward Beats (this is their first collaboration together since when they worked together in 2022, the track Ife is one of the songs from Bims' two-track EP earlier released in 2023) and now they have collaborated again to make another hit or in others words “Banga”, in Lagos Nigeria.
Amapiano, Bims unfolds over fast log drums and smooth melodies as Bims addresses his mood, feelings, and state of mind during the time when he listens to Amapiano. With its contagious lyrics and infectious rhythm. The track eludes an undeniable allure.
On Amapiano the chorus teases “Amapiano e dey carry me go where I no know take away my sorrows” Bims tries to paint a mental picture of what goes on as he journeys though his mind.
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Since stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist in 2023. Bims has mesmerized audiences with a series of chart-topping singles.
Noteworthy among these are tracks such as “make una dance” featuring the legend sir Shina Peters and his two pack ep “Ife and fire” which both soared among the Nigerian apple music and Spotify charts. With this release teasing even more new music to come, Bims continues to position himself as a consummate artist – delivering well-written standout hits that invite his ever growing fan base to stand at attention for what’s to come.
Notjustok spoke with Bims and ask him few questions, some of which were submitted to us by his global fans.
What's good everyone? My name is Bims, I’m an afro-fusion artist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
There’s this name I had since secondary school, "Walexy," but when I started dropping songs, there was another Walexy, and his songs were showing up on my discography. It was clashing. I knew it was time to evolve. So, a friend and I came up with the name "Bims." The name Bims practically defines my sound; it’s short for "beauty in my sound."
Hmmm, music has always been my primary focus from way, way back. I mean, I know how to do other stuff, but they’re all secondary.
Growing up was kinda stress-free. We had little to worry about because our parents did everything they could to prevent us from seeing the hardest parts of life. So, for me, it was just music, football, cartoons, food, and school.
I came for a writing session for an artist. The A&R of 3ple Threat was present in the session. He saw me work and was already interested in my art. We exchanged contacts, and he told me to send him songs. After a while, he texted me back saying that 3ple Threat loved my music and were interested in signing me. Everything else just fell into place.
Life experiences drive me to do music. Music is the only way I can properly express how I genuinely feel about anything. I call it my safe place.
Yeah, I’ve been a producer and an artist for a while now. I believe so much in bringing ideas properly to life. That’s why I learned production in the first place. A lot of times, it’s hard to find a producer that properly understands your madness. So, as a producer, whenever I’m creating from scratch, I just fuel whatever I’m feeling from the jump. It makes the music sound more genuine to me.
I’d describe my sound as beautiful, intentional, and genuine music.
To be honest, my major inspirations are not really people. My major inspirations are experiences, life experiences, and experiences with people.
Success for me as an artist is getting the world to listen to my music, sing my music word for word, and connect with my music word for word.
Hmmm, firstly, I don’t believe in the whole “being too religious” concept. I’m a strong believer in God. He’s the one that gave me this talent, so I believe He should be the one to guide me. The nun (my guardian angel) and the cross are a physical presence of Him guiding me.
My best performance would be my performance at Asake’s concert. The audience was electrifying.
Love is weird to me. I’ve been in love a few times, and the concept behind it is just weird to me. Or maybe I haven’t experienced real love yet.
My next single, “Amapiano,” is an amazingly well-detailed song. I described Amapiano as a happy place, where we all can find our peace of mind. It’s such a special song, so everyone should just expect beautiful music at its peak.
Whenever I’m making music, I feel like a superhero, like I’m about to save people's lives because music is actually my superpower. That’s how I felt when I was writing those songs. Working with more experienced artists just made it more beautiful. Am I looking forward to writing more? Let’s see what the future holds, shall we?