Eri Ife, the dynamic singer, songwriter and performer raised in Ibadan, Nigeria, and now based in the UK, has just unveiled his latest musical masterpiece – the EP titled Centre(d). Born into a family of traditional drummers, Eri Ife’s musical journey has been a profound exploration of his ancestral ties, beautifully interwoven with his personal stories and dreams.
Centre(d) showcases Eri Ife’s versatile talents, as he effortlessly combines melody with rhythm, creating a genre-spanning EP that will resonate with fans of artists such as Adekunle Gold, Jon Bellion, Asa and Johnny Drille. The EP is a testament to Eri Ife’s evolution as an artist and his commitment to infusing his music with light and meaning.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind Centre(d), Eri Ife shares, “Centre(d) is a reflection of both who I have become now and where I am right now. At the centre of who I am is love, faith and friendship. It’s joy, it’s fun and it’s hopeful. Centred is how I feel. Choosing now to launch out again as a full-time artist is a terrifying thing, but I know where my roots, faith and hopes lie. And that keeps me centred.” This is all captured brilliantly across five stunning tracks, each highlighting Eri Ife as a gifted songwriter.
The EP is a culmination of Eri Ife’s creative journey, spanning from 2017 to the present. With its soulful melodies, poignant lyrics and diverse musical influences, Centre(d) promises to captivate audiences and establish Eri Ife as a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene. Centre(d) is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://onerpm.link/centred.
