‘NEPA’ is the stunning slow-burning new single from London-based alternative soul sensation ZUBI, as he prepares to release his highly awaited album Ghost of the Buj. The fierce and deeply emotional ballad follows last autumn’s critically praised Journey To Idan project, in which the Nigerian native received glowing reviews and critical accolades from Clash Magazine, Earmilk, Notion Magazine, and GQ South Africa, among others. ‘Nepa’, written and performed by Zubi, is a fierce and intensely emotional hymn motivated by the sorrow of betrayal and the need for vengeance.
Driven by evocative and hard-hitting lyrics that reveal an angry and hurt Zubi who has just felt the sting of a lover’s betrayal, and his seething vocal performance calling for retribution and vengeance, ‘NEPA’ paints a vivid picture of the complexities of human emotions, and the tumultuous journey it often takes us to navigate through pain and anger. The song delves deeper into the multifaceted nature of betrayal, offering more than just a narrative of vengeance. It provides a cathartic release for anyone who has endured the agony of deceit, reminding them they are not alone in their suffering.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind his new track ‘NEPA’, Zubi shares, “this songis inspired by a deeply personal experience of betrayal by someone I deeply cared for. It left me feeling a profound sense of anger and hurt. I felt like I deserved some form of compensation or acknowledgment for the emotional turmoil I endured. To cope with these intense emotions, I turned to music as my sanctuary and therapeutic outlet. Creating this song was a therapeutic process for me, allowing me to channel all my feelings of betrayal, anger, and hurt into something that could express and process those emotions”.
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