‘Away’, a song by Afro-pop singer, Oxlade, has been named among ’50 Best Songs of 2020′ by Rolling Stone, an American magazine.
The song ranked 23 on the list which also featured Meghan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Bob Dylan, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift.
The popular magazine, in its analysis , praised the creativity put into the song which makes it danceable.
“There are no words wasted here — ‘Away’ is composed of just two four-line verses, a pair of lovely prehooks consisting of two repeated couplets, and a chorus made up of one word: ‘away’,” it wrote.
“When merged with a sunny beat from Spax, all springy bass and splintered guitar, the result is a miracle of economy, not to mention highly danceable. Nigerian singer Oxlade allows just two indulgences — a pretty vocal arc before the repetitive rush of the chorus, plus a succinct guitar solo during the outro — and both are welcome.”
Oxlade, whose real name is Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, expressed his pleasure over the feat.
The singer also applauded Bizzle Osikoya, adding that he inspired the feat recorded so far by the project.
“You have no idea how hurt I feel when I say you was right ….but sadly “it’s the truth” you was right big bro….na your workings ….full credit is yours,” he wrote.