Different Feeling: Badtmansix, 9tro, and Rasta deliver an Afrobeat reflection on change and growth

By Emmanuel Waziri Okoro

In ‘Different feeling’, Badtmansix, 9tro, and Rasta combined their masteries to create a sound that’s globally applauded and resonating. Released on 22nd September, 2023, Different feeling has been creating different sensations, different listening experiences. One would assume the titling to be intentional, looking at the effect the song has had on the minds of the listeners. Different feeling takes a measured, calculated and well-paced attempt at aiming for high-energy immediacy, utilizing vibes and sounds to explore how personal and communal happenings can steer positive change

 Badtmansix’s delivery is calm, tempting and seductive. It’s one that allows for the seasonal unfurling of the song’s purpose. Without a rush, the song heads to fulfil it. In order to keep the message simple and deep, concise yet evocative, the production leans toward traditional Afrobeats rhythms and keeps the arrangement relative. This restraint makes the song playable time after time. Badtmansix did an astonishing work by creating such a serene scenery that calls for personal and inter-personal reflections.

The introduction of 9tro and Rasta brings flavor to the juice, creating a contrasting energy that reshapes the song’s essence. Their well-balanced verses adds rhythmic elasticity and tonal variation, expanding the song’s emotional width without disrupting its weight. Instead of making the composition complex, their contributions act as a counterpoint, adding momentum  and cultural relevance that’s creates the idea of change. 

The production is intentionally withheld, creating space for each artist to occupy a specific role without overcrowding the space. Badtmansix’s vocal sits at the epicenter, making space forothers, creating the ambience for a music that’s universally relatable and compelling. It can be seen that attention has been paid to the mixing, one that makes it very present but controlled, while keeping the environment melodious with cool tempo and warm tone. 

Oduweku Wuraola Francisca (Gholldy) led the project’s creative visual direction, shaping its visual identity and maintaining oversight from recording to release. 

What sets  “Different Feeling” apart is its capability to pass messages that resonate with the listeners. The record cuts off sentimentality, goes instead for a calm progression and cohesion. The collaboration feels thoughtful, with each artist contributing to a collective atmosphere.

“Different Feeling” is an astonishing Afrobeat record that preaches tone, collective effort, thematic clarity and emotional depth.