***Fatshimetry***
At the heart of the ever-expanding African musical universe, a promising new star shines: Konstance. The young 19-year-old Nigerian singer, elegantly mixing R&B and Afrobeats, elegantly unveils her latest single entitled ‘My Heart’. This piece, the result of a collaboration with Majeeed, is an ode to budding love, to those pure emotions that animate the hearts and souls of young lovers.
Released on June 28 under the banner of Bankulli Entertainment, label of Beyoncé and Kanye West’s famous collaborator Bankulli, ‘My Heart’ is the first single from Konstance’s highly anticipated EP, simply titled ‘In The Beginning’. It is a hymn to youth, to love, written and composed with finesse by Konstance and Majeeed, who lend their suave and harmonious voices to this captivating melody.
In English, Pidgin or Yoruba, Konstance and Majeeed deliver a masterful artistic performance, revealing a rare and intense musical alchemy. Their voices blend gracefully on captivating melodies, between languorous R&B and catchy rhythms of Afrobeats and dancehall.
The music video for ‘My Heart’, directed by Bushboy Machiavelli, immerses the viewer in a colorful and vibrant universe, filmed in Lagos, a bustling metropolis and cradle of African musical culture. This video with careful and evocative images enhances the visual poetry of the piece, sensitively highlighting the emotions and vibrations of this tale of adolescent love.
Discussing the inspiration behind ‘My Heart’, Konstance candidly shares her attachment to this song, where she expresses her vulnerability with a touch of hope and caution. She confides: “This song is one of my favorites so far. Even though I have never known love, I wish that if I give my heart, that it will not be broken. That’s why that Majeeed’s presence on the song was obvious. After all, what would a love song be without Majeeed?”
Konstance’s meteoric journey, which began last year with the success of ‘Melo’, is the story of a remarkable musical rise. At only 19 years old, she already embodies an artistic depth and sensitivity that transcend her young age, confirming her status as a rising star to closely follow in the African musical landscape.
‘My Heart’ thus resonates as a declaration of love for music, for blossoming youth and pure emotion, carried by the captivating voice of Konstance and the brilliant collaboration with Majeeed. A captivating ode to the magic of beginnings, to the discovery of oneself, others and the world, breathing a breath of fresh air into the current musical landscape. With ‘My Heart’, Konstance signs an exhilarating new chapter in her young career, offering an enchanted parenthesis full of promise for music lovers in search of poetry and sincere emotions.