Nigerian Afrobeats singer L.A.X has released a new record titled “Owa,” with vocalist JaQi along for the collaboration. The song pairs L.A.X’s smooth vocal delivery with JaQi’s contribution, and the two voices are the main draw here.
“Owa” is built around L.A.X’s songwriting and his ear for melody, two things he leans on heavily across the record. JaQi comes in to add a different vocal texture, and that contrast gives the song its extra dimension. There is no word yet on a project or production credits behind it, so for now the focus stays on the music itself.
For anyone who has been waiting to hear what L.A.X does next, “Owa” answers that with a straightforward collaboration rather than a solo statement. He stays in his lane vocally, and JaQi’s presence keeps things from feeling like business as usual.
Have you listened to “Owa” yet? What do you make of the L.A.X and JaQi pairing? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.