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South African artist and composer Aymos released his debut album Yimi Lo on September 3 via Platoon Africa.
On the back of a consistent 12 months, which include a feature on one of the biggest amapiano tracks of 2020, ‘eMcimbini’ with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, and collaborations with UK producers Juls and Karen Nyame KG, the amapiano star Aymos is ready to unveil his 14-track opus championing the unique afro-yano sound.
The album’s lush instrumentation, soulful afropop sounds, and Aymos’ fantastic vocal performances make Yimi Lo one of 2021’s must-listen amapiano albums.
Speaking about the inspiration behind Yimi Lo, which translates to “this is who I am”, Aymos says,
“The music on this album is inspired by my years so far in the industry and all the ups and downs I experienced to get here. When ‘eMcimbini’ dropped, I faced many obstacles that caused me to consider quitting music or trying to be someone I wasn’t. Holding on to who I am, and my values is what this album is about. I appreciate human beauty and accept individuals for who they are. Nobody has to change anything about themselves if they don’t want to. My album embraces love, warmth, and the spirit of Ubuntu, and of course good vibes!”
The album features productions from the King of Amapiano Kabza De Small, and South African DJ heavyweights Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple, DBN Gogo and more, with guest appearances from vocalists Sekiwe and Boohle, rapper Focalistic and Afro-house music luminary Zakes Bantwini.
Born and raised in Tembisa, Aymos picked up on his talents as a singer and music lover within the church, where he honed his skills as a composer and artist. He soon began carving his way through the industry, first as a backing vocalist and then as a session musician, before collaborating with Mas Musiq on the hugely popular ‘Zaka’, and then appearing alongside DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small on ‘eMcimbini’, fully pushing him into the amapinao mainstream.
Listen to all of Yimi Lo below and on all streaming platforms!
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Special thanks to Ayo Adepoju and We Plug Good Music
