John Alone, a pioneering alternative artist, is making a comeback after an extended musical hiatus. After taking a break upon releasing his groundbreaking EP ‘Scared Money’, which has received numerous accolades from the likes of Jamz Supernova on BBC 1Xtra and US publication Ones To Watch, John is sprinting back into your playlists with his beat-heavy, amapiano-infused track ‘Omolola (Anita)’, ready to reinvigorate listeners into scorching summer vibes and get them moving.
With a headstart of rhythmic beats and enticing vocals, ‘Omolola (Anita)’ is already positioning itself up to be an uplifting, dance-worthy hit, transporting you on a journey on the experience of devoted love. The amapiano-style track, which acts as a continuation of his African English project, has John’s vocals floating over powerful drums and resonant baselines, making ‘Omolola’ the perfect summer track with its addictive sound and an earworm-like chorus.
When speaking of the release, John shares: “Omolola is a song about patient love – finally meeting the one you feel you’ve been waiting for after a string of less than ideal experiences.”
John, who began his musical career at a young age, experimented with a variety of monikers before deciding on “Wiley Coyote”, releasing several projects before vanishing in 2018. Having returned with a new approach and identity John Alone has since signed to DMY Artists, whilst also receiving praise from publications like Clash Magazine, Soulection, Reprezent Radio, GRM Daily, Mixtape Madness, and The Word Is Bond, to name a few.
One thing about this enigmatic, often confounding artist that can be agreed upon is that he is an individual at his core. John has always been driven to create his music independently of any prevailing cultural standards, with an ability to burn up a beat with a free-flowing 16 one second and break into a sombre, slow-motion heartbroken lament the next. ‘Omolola (Anita)’ is only a glimpse of John’s capabilities in the arena of diversity, ready to hit the airwaves.
Experience the heat of patient love in the official video below, directed by Shannon Fahy and John Alone himself.
