“Aura Salad” is another dose of what Mavo does best: a loose-limbed run through his consistently inventive lamba, melded with his bouncy Afropop and Amapiano amalgam.

If there is one thing the artist has become known for, it is how to get the groove going. From “Tumo Weto” to “Escaladizzy” and “Shakabulizzy,” he’s spent much of his discography proving that as an incontestable fact. What better way to double down on that than to link up with someone like SSSoundgawd, who is equally skilled at getting the groove going? 

Widely recognised as a producer, SSSoundgawd has been stamped as a sharp mind behind the boards, but he began showing real promise as a front-facing artist after 2025’s “Ya Strata.” Co-produced by him, “Aura Salad” is a peak dancefloor filler, and the production stitches the beats together with spunky moments that foreground the fun of the record.

Less than two years ago, Mavo was tossing loosies into the ears of the modest crowd who rocked with him. His rise has moved fast, skipping the slow climb and swinging straight for the big leagues, tapping in for tracks with Davido and Wizkid within a year. Like him, there are thousands of promising acts, jittery and ready to pounce on a moment. Luckily for Mavo, he came prepared with a style that made it easy to separate himself from the pack. His playful command of language and off-centre phrasing carved a lane he could comfortably traverse, giving him an edge in a crowded field.

“Aura Salad” drops as part of the two-track ‘Breaking,’ alongside “Hey Mama,” also featuring SSSoundgawd. Months of teasing put the song under pressure, with the title alone inviting side-eyes and snide chatter before anyone heard the full cut. But the song really taps. It does not stray far from the duo’s established terrain with its themes circling familiar ground. Mavo and SSSoundgawd drawl through stock tropes about being rich “party monsters” chasing someone who’s caught their fancy, while slipping in a wink of wittiness by coining “Aura Salad” as a cheeky antithesis of “Aura Farming.” They both meet the beat with strong, catchy lines whose meanings are easy to let slide.  

Another solid entry to sate the raging appetite of a demanding escapist nightlife, the track is so vibey that all you need to do is stay put and let the music take over.

Listen to “Aura Salad” here.