BEHIND THE STITCH: ALANI
June 21, 2024
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On Friday, November 29th, Zanku Records pioneer Zlatan and YBNL Records president Olamide dropped a sensational new track titled Gimme Your Love. Mere hours later, they followed up with a music video, delivering a proper party vibe with a suspenseful buildup and a hard-hitting, exhilarating beat pattern courtesy of music producer Lilgeebeatz.
Gimme Your Love is both a love song and a party anthem, masterfully showcasing the immense talents of these two iconic artists. Zlatan and Olamide go band-for-band, delivering their lyrics in a seamless fusion of pidgin and Yoruba, the hallmark of their distinct sound. The signature street energy and aura that define their music remain unmistakable, though refined to perfection in this track. It’s a certified party bop, no questions asked.
Zlatan brings his trademark high-energy delivery, attacking every verse with the unrelenting zest fans have come to love. On the other hand, Olamide’s lyrical prowess and silky-smooth flow remind us why he’s a legend in the game. His verse is packed with punchlines, delivered with the precision of a championship-seeking boxer.
The music video is nothing short of captivating, and the director, Jyde Ajala, definitely did a thing with it, fully showcasing his creativity and his flare for visual appeal. Right from the opening scene, viewers must certainly find themselves glued to their screens. If not because of the elegantly dressed and stunning video vixens, then certainly because of the comic yet inspiring scene that plays out between two boxers, one a hulking giant and the other, a diminutive individual.
Guess who wins the fight?
The video screams perfection, with exquisite production quality and attention to detail. Leather dominates the wardrobe, from jackets to pants to skirts, and the models and vixens pull off the edgy, badass aesthetic with effortless composure and steeze. Zlatan himself is impeccably dressed, confidently rocking pieces from his signature clothing brand, ZTTW (Zlatan To The World), which he launched earlier this year. Truly, it’s more than a music video–it’s a runway of modern streetwear finesse.
Olamide, meanwhile, keeps it cool and casual, effortlessly switching from Off-White to Amiri while looking dapper and maintaining his typical laid-back vibe. Trust him to deliver a verse while exuding style and swagger.
The video is not just a visual feast but a streetwear exhibition, combining fashionable elegance with a vibe that only Zlatan and Olamide can pull off.
With Gimme Your Love, Zlatan and Olamide have yet again proved why they remain forces to reckon with in the industry. The song and video aren’t just creative endeavors; they’re experiences that encapsulate the essence of modern Afro-street culture, leaving fans eager for more.
