[CELEB/MUSIC] Vector explains why he calls his style of music ‘Rapfrobeats’

Vector gives insights into the distinct type of music he calls Rafrobeats.Vector explains why he calls his style of music ‘Rapfrobeats’

In a recent interview on Arise News TV, Vector discussed his new album Teslim: A Lover Boy PTSD.

On this album, Vector blends his signature rapping with a significant amount of singing, showcasing his versatility.

When asked about merging rap with singing, the award-winning rapper described his unique style as “Rapfrobeats,” a fusion of rap and Afrobeats.

Vector highlighted that while it’s often expected for rappers to stick to a more poetic style, he was influenced by the music of Fuji legends like Adewale Ayuba, whose singing inspired him to explore a similar approach.

On the range of his influences, Vector explained:

“I created Rapfrobeats because I feel there’s a misconception that if you’re a rapper, you can’t sing. But in my mind, even though I’m blessed with oratory skills as a Yoruba man and a Lagos Island Lafiaji boy, I also grew up listening to Adewale Ayuba, KWAM 1, Kollington Ayinla, and Sawala Abeni.”

He further emphasized that African rappers should embrace their own musical heritage rather than trying to replicate American hip hop:

“An African rapper should be able to rap on African beats… Let’s find a way to integrate the fusion of the tone.”

Vector’s Rapfrobeats is yet another innovative subgenre of Afrobeats, as artists continue to create new sonic labels to distinguish their unique sounds.