Record producer Del B teams up with Reekado Banks and Hotkeed for his new single, “Pattern Am.”
On “Pattern Am,” legendary producer Del B engineered that very moment, bringing together Reekado Banks, a voice synonymous with melodic Afropop, and Hotkeed, one of the new school generals driving the street sound.
Almost like the spirit of a street chant, the hook, “How you want make I pattern am” catchy and sticky, is the kind of line that strikes, whether you’re listening in a Danfo bus, a sweaty gym, an atmospheric club, a crowded mall, or across the echoes on the streets of TikTok.
Del B’s production is deceptively simple; it’s in his bouncing rhythm, airy melodies, and the strategically curated space for both smooth vocals and sharp-edged delivery to coexist. Yet, even more deceptive are his vocals.
Reekado Banks glides across the beat with his usual ease that made him a household name, his voice carrying that mix of charm and certainty. Hotkeed, on the other hand, brings not only grit and youthful energy but his pattern of charging through his verses, giving the track its street DNA and credibility. Their interplay is seamless proof that Afropop’s sheen and street-hop’s rawness aren’t rivals but partners when placed on the right canvas.
What makes “Pattern Am” stand out isn’t only the vibe, but the story behind it. Del B has always had an ear for synergy, from crafting timeless hits with Runtown, Wizkid, Kcee and more, to now bridging generations and styles.
Pairing Reekado’s smooth Afropop appeal with Hotkeed’s street energy wasn’t a coincidence; it was a deliberately curated blend of sounds that speaks to Afrobeats’ ongoing evolution, where no subgenre stands alone and every voice has a lane.
Lyrically, “Pattern Am” is both playful and bold. It is a conversation between desire and bravado, effortlessly switching between English, Pidgin, and Yoruba, but more than the words is the chemistry that drives the song. Each verse feels like a handoff in a relay, no wasted motion, just rhythm feeding rhythm.
This is a song built for both the streets and global playlists; it captures the essence of Afrobeats today, fluid, multilingual, and irresistibly rhythmic.
Quotable Lyrics:
How you want Make I patter am
How you want make I patter am
How you want make I patter am
How you want make I patter am
Tell me how make I patter am
Tell me how make I patter am
Tell me how make I patter am
Tell me how make I patter am
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