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<p>This time around, the rapper has finally set out to make good on his promise, presenting the release of his new 7-track EP, <em><a href="<iframe%20allow=%22autoplay%20*;%20encrypted-media%20*;%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20height=%22450%22%20style=%22width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;%22%20sandbox=%22allow-forms%20allow-popups%20allow-same-origin%20allow-scripts%20allow-storage-access-by-user-activation%20allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation%22%20src=%22https://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/the-gamble/1486422017?app=music&at=1001lph9%22></iframe>" target="_blank">The Gamble</a></em>. Two singles from the EP have been shared already, "Big Mad" featuring Nigerian singer<strong> <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/simi" target="_blank">Simi</a></strong>, and most recently "Tomorrow", featuring afrobeats' biggest star of 2019, <strong><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/burna-boy" target="_blank">Burna Boy</a></strong>, both accompanied with pristine visuals. In "Big Mad" the rapper narrates the story of a relationship turned sour, assisted by floaty melodies in Simi's silky soprano. "Tomorrow" is the rapper's profession of love over a bouncy afrobeats backdrop. It serves as the return leg of his standout feature on Burna's <em>African Giant</em> album cut <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXbWwR4rSmY" target="_blank">"Another Story"</a>.<br></p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p>With additional features by <strong>Bayku, Kojey Radical, Worlasi, Moelogo</strong>, and<strong> B4Bonah</strong>—and production by<strong> Drvmroll, Rvdical The Kid, MikeMillzOnEm</strong> and more—<em>The Gamble</em> is a short-but-sweet project that presents a more lighthearted version of M.anifest. It's a clear contrast to <em>Nowhere Cool</em>, which was marked by claims of rap dominance, sober social commentary, and introspective personal stories. <em>The Gamble</em> drops the air of seriousness and adopts a more laid-back atmosphere, chock full of feel-good blends of afrobeats and hip-hop that set the stage for carefree raps about life and love. This is definitely a version of the god MC that we could get used to.<br></p><p>We spoke to M.anifest about <em>The Gamble</em> and the story surrounding the new EP below.</p>
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