Secrets - EP

Secrets — EP

Handel and Khoblac’s EP, “Secrets,” is a captivating voyage into the self that propels the Nigerian artist’s Afrobeat talent into intriguing new terrain.

“Now I feel like I’ve finally found myself”, Handel says

As the EP begins to take off, Handel’s guitars ring out in brilliant intensity. It’s a time of self-awareness and acknowledgement, but it’s also a moment of booming confidence, acceptance, and excitement: The beginning of a new chapter; the embracing of a new beginning; the open-mindedness to comfortably glide into the future. Secrets, which was released on August 6, 2021, is as dramatic as it is heart-on-sleeve genuine. Its sincere words are bolstered by a succession of captivating, emotionally charged sonics and soundscapes that fill the ears with cinematic images while also filling the heart with passion. Secrets grabs the attention of the unknown, trying to figure out what you’re feeling or trying to find the right words to express yourself so that others can experience what you’re saying. Khoblac is one of Africa’s most promising artists, known for his blend of hip hop, alternative R&B, and dancehall. Sam-Dike Oliver, popularly known as khoblac, is a Nigerian singer and composer. He formally began his music career at 17 when he released his debut song in November 2019. Handel, a native of Nigeria, has loved music since he was a child. Music is his love because of his knowledge of afrobeat, Afropop, and alternative music. Handel, born Emordi Akachukwu, is a multi-talented musician who began producing music at an early age while growing up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, by playing several musical instruments such as the keyboard, guitar, and drums.

“Hearing the sound of any musical instrument has always made me feel at ease”, handel says

Tracklist of Secrets — EP

The wonderfully light and bright EP opener “Your Love,” which sparkles via its guitar arpeggio, a buffet of backing harmonies and noises, and Khoblac’s own voice, kicks off this wayward, fragmented (but deceptively compact adventure. Handel says he selected this song to begin the EP “because it’s hopeful, in a manner,” and “Your Love” does certainly induce in those who listen an optimistic sense of promise and trust in love.