The rate at which music is being swirled out from the Cameroon music industry appears to increase rapidly with each passing year. Every year, we get to see and hear new artistes that have studied, learned & mastered the game of music in Cameroon.
In 2022, we have seen and heard new voices who we believe will shape the music industry in the coming years. They are called the “New Waves”. In this article, we would be giving you the top 10 songs from these new acts that have rocked the Cameroonian music scene. You may know some of these names, some may be brand new, but we’re confident that your new favorite playlist is to be found here.
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10. REMii – “Bend Down Fine”
After setting the world on fire with back to back hits like “Ma Vie” and “Mon Amour”, REMii is back again with another sensational tune to charm the ladies. His newest single is dubbed “Bend Down Fine”. At this point, we can all agree that the Kang Quintus Music’s act is good at what he does, and his powerful vocals and effortless charm go hand in hand. On this track, REMii gist a lot about his lady as he described her as the most beautiful lady in the world.
9. Snow Meraki – “Wise Up” ft Mic Monsta
Fast Rising rapper Snow Meraki hit our radar this year, and we are loving it. Originally, the rapper had dropped just a freestyle on his social media pages. Loved by many, he was prompted to drop the hit. Music lovers were tasty and Snow Meraki’s “Wise Up” seem to be the antidote. “Wise Up” as the title goes is a song of filled with so much wisdom. This hit has a strong connection with its listeners. Mic Monsta has always had his way with words, and his feature on the track gave it more vibes.
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8. Marnick – “New Journey”
If you are in search of a perfect rhythmic blend, then “New Journey” by Marnick is your go-to. It’s a versatile track with maximum repeat value. “New Journey” tells the relatable story of every beginning in life. The singer poured out herself into this track, from it’s lyrics, beats, and beautiful video. Indeed it was a “New Journey” for Marnick as her followed up tracks have proved that she’s on the right path and will be relevant in the industry for a long time.
7. Phido – “Take Over” ft AWU
Another next rated talented singer that broke into our music industry is Phido, with his track titled “Take Over”. A perfect blend of Afrobeat and an enthralling song infused with some unique and genuine creative vocal dexterity. This song is ‘Spiritual‘ which featured Afro-fusion singer Awu, and from the look of things, Young Phido is about to takeover. “Take Over” is a champion sound, it’s sits on number 6 of our list, and should definitely be on your playlist.
6. Ego & Prido – “Nobi Lie”
The next rated talented singers to broke into the music industry this 2022 are the duo “Ego & Prido” with their debut hit tagged “Nobi Lie”. “Nobi Lie” is another new wave track that been loved and appreciated by many, it sits on the number 5 spot on our list. This paved way for the duo, as they didn’t only gain popularity, but also earned their first awards, and their EP topped charts on music streaming platforms.
5. Loic Sumfor – “Perfect”
Loic Sumfor has crept his way into our hearts in just a short period of time. And this time around he gave us just the “Perfect” undying love song. Loic Sumfor has that golden touch. The singer’s catalog may be slim, but everything he releases, it is a potential hit. His vocals, his ability to form immediately infectious chorus lines is what will sustain him in the music game so far. Nonetheless, I must warn you about the addictive nature of this track. It stands as one of the sweetest love songs right now, Loic’s new single has left the internet cooing and all emotional.
4. Lill Humble – “I Remember”
The songwriting of Lill Humble may be deeply indebted to Hip Hop, but he brings more than enough warmth and energy to rebrand himself in the industry. With this track, the fast-rising rapper snagged a spot at the coveted top shelf of charts and since then he has shown no signs of slowing down. This is seen as he constantly features with A list artists. Lill Humble is a star in the making and all his tracks has shown music fans that he is a force to be reckoned with. Number 4 it is for the jam.
3. Raizy – “Bread” (Musango)
Fast-rising artiste, Raizy stunned the music scene with a unique afrobeat hustle anthem titled “Bread (Musango)“. Raizy’s “Bread” wasted no time in climbing charts even without a video, further shooting the singer into the limelight. Raizy is one budding talent to look out for in the Cameroon music industry as his unique style of music and sound differentiate him from others. ”Bread” becomes the record that everyone has found pleasure in. The record keeps listeners in a shape and relates to everyone’s emotions.
2. Lioc Sumfor ft Pecutie – “Deja Vu”
With a healthy rollout of new wave songs that went viral in 2022, Lioc Sumfor & Pecutie’s “Deja Vu” has a special place in our heart. The song which was released during the early months of the year immediately became a hit upon it’s released and trend on TikTok. “Deja vu” is a perfect love song for love birds. You can agree with us that “Deja vu” is one of 2022’s biggest underground cuts and deserves a spot on this list. To be very honest, this song is addictive and would definitely make you wanna fall in love, but no be me send you oo! LOL.
1. Libianca – “People”
There’s this touching sense of intimacy to Libianca’s songwriting and singing. Every lyric – at every turn, on every beats, you’re left feeling as though she bared her entire soul and you’re trapped in her own world. “People” tells a sad tale of a broken and trapped soul, who literally no one cares for. This hits differently because it’s a relatable song to everyone. Y’all will agree that this song deserves the Number 1 spot. In “People” her endlessly beautiful skills shows that Libianca would definitely be relevant for a long time. Within just a short time, the singer has become a household name. And stands as the first-ever Cameroonian to make it to the Billboards. We must give credit to whom credit is due, and in this case, it belongs to Libianca.