Straight out of Cotonou comes the unmistakable B-Winzo with an original, deeply rooted, and fresh-sounding single, “Hello from Bénin.” This soulful song represents an inflection point in his musical journey, a brazen wink at his origins, and a wide-eyed hello to an international audience.
This song is a postcard, a personal audio message mailed with genuine sentiment and big dreams. Having penned the lyrics in his native Ivory Coast and recorded the vocals in his home of Benin, B-Winzo has imbued the track with real-world mileage and personal narrative. That cross-border creative process brings the record to life, infusing it with a lived-in warmth that appeals to homegrown and international audiences.
Produced in collaboration with producer hollow, “Hello from Bénin” combines rhythmic finesse and cultural texture. B-Winzo is flowing, freestyle-style that’s as natural and lively. The beat is upbeat but controlled, letting the vocals lead the way but still taking you on a head-nodding, soul-lifting ride.
Among the track’s most potent elements is B-Winzo’s fluid transition between English and his mother tongue, a choice that serves his heritage well and demonstrates how much of a force he is as a multilingual narrator. This double, worldly, and rooted nature lends the song attraction and power. B-Winzo is ready to dive in.
“Hello from Bénin” is a bold opening statement from an artist willing to take up space, represent his culture, and cross borders through music. On this release, B-Winzo is having a conversation, and the world is starting to pay attention.
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