ULANDA has been one of Cameroon’s most outstanding musicians in the past decade. Pairing a delicate fusion of sounds with her angelic voice she’s able to shape something special from her genre. Mama Makossa, like she’s fondly called by her fans continues to stand toe-to-toe, keeping the Makossa Heritage alive. In this article, we will be talking about 5 ULANDA Songs that are Simply Iconic.Ulanda’s genre of music can be simply termed as a magnificent blend of old school makossa and contemporary afro-pop. Most often, she she has been described as a perfectionist. As she has this sterling resolve to constantly create and adjust her art until it is where she desires it to be.
We are going to take a look at the most iconic songs she has made in the course of her career. Check out our list for the top 5 Ulanda’s songs, in no particular order:
How can’t you love Ulanda after listening to this? Ulanda redefines Makossa in this track “One Day”. One of the tracks from her early days in the spotlight, “One Day” talks about a girl in search of true love after undergoing a series of heartbreaks. In normal Ulanda’s style, you can agree with me that she always delivers catchy smooth lyrics with an amazing voice that stays stuck in your head. And true to form, she crafts one of her most memorable hits in a career full of them.
You may not believe in juju powers, but Ulanda’s “In My Heart”will put a spell on you. On this track featuring Tzy Panchak, they introduced us to a new kind of love that is overwhelming and exciting at the same time. With a deep base production to complement Ulanda’s voice, this song is an orgasm for the ears and should go on your love playlist immediately.
Few collaborations have ever stolen our hearts like the Ulanda and Askia collaboration. If there is one thing we can vouch about Ulanda, it is that she delivers incredible vocals no matter what she’s singing about. With a hint of rap and the perfect collaboration with ASKIA, this song became on our top almost immediately. There’s not much to say about this song except that it was a well-deserved hit and a mainstay on the Afropop charts.
This list would not be complete without us making mention of this iconic hit. Not many people are quick to acknowledge Ulanda’s vocal abilities and it’s quite unbecoming – she’s easily one of Cameroon’s best vocalists. Her resourcefulness and unique style of music are what made her stay in the sight of Cameroonian music lover. “Na Me It sounds a little sensational, cliche even, but there’s a searing candour with which she sings, it’s almost impossible not to believe her every word.
Now here’s a song you didn’t know you missed. Beautiful” is a song that many can relate to, an instant soul-touching track par excellence. With this song remains iconic and has stood the test of time. “Beautiful” is exactly the way the record sounds: cherry and emotive. Ulanda is an old soul and this is what largely informs the kind of music she makes.
5 ULANDA Songs That Are Simply Iconic
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Ulanda’s genre of music can be simply termed as a magnificent blend of old school makossa and contemporary afro-pop. Most often, she she has been described as a perfectionist. As she has this sterling resolve to constantly create and adjust her art until it is where she desires it to be.
