Lamar’s Balances Grit and Groove on Afro-Fusion Offering “Make Money”

The first thing you notice on 'Make Money' is the movement. Not just in the rhythm, though the percussion thumps like a confident stride, but in the way Lamar’s voice seems to step right into your space, warm and unhurried, yet carrying the urgency of someone who’s seen the grind up close.

Recorded in Brussels but rooted in Ghanaian heat, 'Make Money' folds Afrobeats’ elastic pulse into Pop gloss and Soulful undertones. The production team Joel, Nehemiah, and Alpha Simao wrap the track in bright layers: guitar riffs flicker like sunlight off water, saxophone accents breeze in and out, and the low-end bassline gives it a steady heartbeat. It’s not in a rush, but it never sits still.

Lamar’s message is simple, but his delivery makes it feel personal: the hustle isn’t just about stacking cash, it’s about turning every setback into forward motion. His verses glide between English and Pidgin with ease, giving the song a cross-continental feel that mirrors his own life, connecting Brussels boulevards to Accra backstreets.

In recent years, Lamar has quietly built a portfolio of releases that travel well, Pree Me, Don Jazzy, Trust Her Kind, but 'Make Money' feels like the point where his sound clicks fully into place. It’s breezy enough to soundtrack a summer rooftop, but sturdy enough to carry the weight of its ambition. As Afrobeats continues its global takeover, Lamar isn’t just another name in the wave, he’s surfing it with both feet planted, eyes forward.

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