[Afrofusion vocal style inspired by Burna Boy. Deep, rich baritone male voice with a smooth, laid-back delivery. Strong Nigerian (West African) accent with natural Afrobeat phrasing and rhythmic bounce. Vocals sit slightly behind the beat with a relaxed, effortless groove. Melodic but grounded — blends singing and melodic chanting with subtle rasp and warmth. Uses elongated vowels, expressive runs, and call-and-response phrasing. Tone is confident, soulful, and slightly gritty, carrying emotional weight without sounding strained. Delivery alternates between: • smooth melodic lines • rhythmic, almost spoken flows • chant-like hooks with repetition Natural use of Afrobeat cadence — syncopated, percussive vocal timing that locks into drums and bass. Slight pitch bends and sliding notes for a fluid, organic feel. Background vocals include soft harmonies and layered responses to create a full, atmospheric sound. Overall feel: effortless cool, Afrocentric groove, confident storytelling, warm and hypnotic.] Once in a while, When you see me smile, Know that I’m thinking of you, And when I’m down, You’re always around, To get me back to you, Pieces of me, You held in your hands, Slowly slipping through You’ll put me, back together, Like you always do, So I can smile again, Smiling again, with you, If all I ever do, is make you feel loved, That’s enough for me, I love you more Than anything, your everything to me Once in a while, When you see me smile, Know that I’m thinking of you, And when I’m down, You’re always around, To get me back to you, Pieces of me, You held in your hands, Slowly slipping through You’ll put me, back together, Like you always do, So I can smile again, Smiling again, with you, If all I ever do, is make you feel loved, That’s enough for me, I love you more Than anything, your everything to me Once in a while, When you see me smile, Know that I’m thinking of you, And when I’m down, You’re always around, To get me back to you, Pieces of me, You held in your hands, Slowly slipping through You’ll put me, back together, Like you always do, So I can smile again, Smiling again, with you, If all I ever do, is make you feel loved, That’s enough for me, I love you more Than anything, your everything to me
