Lagos in Paris: Afro Rhythms Meet Electronic on New EP

Mysterious and genre-defying, Lagos in Paris arrives not with a whisper but with a deep, bass-heavy roar. Their debut EP, We Are Lagos In Paris, released via BLZ and Inside Records, is a manifesto. A self-described “Afraw” electronic sound, this six-track project bridges traditional African rhythms with forward-facing club sonics, refusing to be boxed in.

Crafted across three years and five countries—Dakar, Abidjan, Paris, Cabo Verde, and Accra—the EP is the result of nomadic recording, cultural immersion, and DIY experimentation. From amapiano to house, reggae to Sahel blues, Lagos in Paris collapses borders in real time. It’s electronic music without edges.

The standout track, “Faya,” featuring Ayisi, pulses with wah-wah guitars and funk-reggae rhythms, capturing the project’s essence: warmth, urgency, and groove. Meanwhile, the opener “Mali Spirit” lays the groundwork with hypnotic Mandingo guitars and deep house basslines, while “Afro G Western” taps into a G-Funk energy led by the commanding vocals of Ghanaian griot Stevo Atambire. “Sinatanale” and “Take Me” expand the spectrum further, weaving protest and emotion through layered sonic textures. But it’s “Lusafro” that truly disrupts, blending Cabo Verdean brass and militaristic choirs into something that feels ceremonial and futuristic all at once.

Visually, the group leans in just as hard. Self-directed videos shot alongside the EP reflect sisterhood, surrealism, and modern West African dance. Lagos in Paris is building a whole new ecosystem.

We Are Lagos In Paris is the kind of debut that demands attention—not for how loud it is, but for how original.