Going for an ambitions stage name like The Afterparty could mean you make music that helps listeners get in tune with their less guarded side, or you make music inspired by Toronto singer, PartyNextDoor. Either ways, your music is bound to resonate with the alternative Nigerians who have learnt to be more expressive about their feelings. The latest release from The Afterparty, “Herbs and Shrooms” certain proves this theory right as he records a song about the positive influence herbs have had on his mental health.

Though the popular Afropop fueled instrumentals set the lightweight ambiance for “Herbs and Shrooms” with bouncy traditional drums, rattling samples, synth lines and piano samples, The Afterparty’s confession of a substance reliance is very edgy. Yet his acknowledgment of his drugy intentions is woven so cleverly around a familiar breakup story that only his catchy melody will register to passive listeners. However, it’s the “So Come Closer, Fuck all That Bullshit Baby Just Come Over” hook, layered with a female voice that has the real power to captivate any listener. Asides being a really great mood piece, “Herbs and Shrooms” will also serve as decent indicator of a listener’s conservatism.

You can stream “Herbs and Shrooms” below.

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