Bruce Melodie, a multi-award-winning Rwandan music artist, collaborated with Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy for the song “When She’s Around” (Funga Macho).
AJR produced the tune, which was made available on S-Curve Records this past Friday. Friday is when the companion video—directed by Jay Will—is supposed to be released.
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The genre-defying song, which combines the greatest African rhythms with reggae vibes, highlights the distinct skills of Bruce Melodie and Shaggy and represents a cultural interchange that encourages listeners to explore the common feelings and experiences that unite us all.
The “Azana” singer noted, “Collaborating with Shaggy has been a dream come true. It’s an incredible opportunity to bring our distinct styles together. “When She’s Around (Funga Macho)” is a fusion of our worlds and I’m excited for fans around the world to hear it.”
Shaggy noted that the African artist’s talent is “undeniable”, and noted that the collaboration “opens up new horizons for both of us. I’m thrilled to be a part of this project and hope it spreads joy and happiness the world over.”
The song was performed live for the first time by the pair on October 21 at the first Trace Music Awards, which took place in Rwanda.
Bruce Melodie, who is well-known for his unique fusion of R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano, was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda. In addition to participating in the Coke Studio Africa campaign in 2017, he has achieved extraordinary success in the African music industry, garnering several prizes, including multiple victories at The Choice Awards (2021, 2022). The most prominent music competition in Rwanda, Primus Guma Guma, has also awarded him the Superstar Award.
