“Do You Want To Dance?” It is the latest single from rising act Jooniuh, and it has all the makings of an alté gem. A sort of pop costume for Mr. Eazi, a patchwork of his London rearing and his deep Naija and Cameroonian heritage, it’s not so much a dance invitation as a handshake that tugs you onto the floor, grinning.
Jooniuh’s playful lyricism and feel-good energy take the spotlight. They pop with a buoyancy that never feels forced, and glide along effortlessly with production that’s both slick and kinetic. This song is the equivalent of sunshine on your skin, whether you’re grooving at a rooftop party or catching a vibe solo on a lazy afternoon. But at the heart of it, this is a song of joy, pure, contagious joy. “Do You Want To Dance?” is not for want of a profound think-piece or emotional unraveling. It’s telling you to release, to be on the move, to smile.
Even more impressive about “Do You Want To Dance?” is how consistently and efficiently it lives up to its promise, yet the type of track that slides into your rotation and doesn’t leave. There’s nothing abrasive or conflict-laden or overproduced here. Jooniuh offers an easy good time and conveys a mix of cultures and emotions without the formulas ever feeling overwrought.
That signature alté sound, the genre-blurring, feel-centric wave from West Africa, pulsates fresh and well in this one. You can hear London’s late-night attitude folded in the warmth of Naija and Cameroonian rhythm. It’s like a transcontinental conversation that whispers into your feet. Jooniuh may still be on the come-up, but this track is a bright-and-shining sign that he’s a recording artist to keep solidly on your radar. If you want a soundtrack to your summer that’s both stylish and soulful, stop right here.
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