Shenseea has spent years building a catalogue beyond Jamaican dancehall, and now links with Asake on “Playtime.” The record pairs two artists from different sides of the Atlantic over a blend of Caribbean and African sounds.
On “Playtime,” the vocal contrast is the main draw. Shenseea comes through with a smooth dancehall delivery, riding the rhythm in that easy, confident way she has become known for. Asake answers with his Afrobeats style. The two voices sit on opposite ends of the same groove, and that difference is what gives the song its pull.
Shenseea, born Chinsea Lee, has built her name on energetic performances and a versatility that keeps opening doors to new markets. This record leans on exactly that strength.
Asake’s presence makes sense too. Afrobeats and dancehall have been borrowing from each other for years, and a Jamaica-to-Nigeria link-up like this one fits neatly into that exchange.
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