UK Afrobeats juggernaut Great Adamz boldly ventures into new territory on sultry single “UMADA,” an electrifying collaboration with internationally renowned Romanian DJ and producer Manuel Riva. The single doesn’t feel like a standard drop so much as a ceremonial gift of sorts, one that immediately draws listeners into its thrilling orbit from the very first beat.
Rooted in deep, ritualistic grooves and coated with atmospheric vocal textures, “UMADA” excels at the point where underground Afro House meets wide-open European melodic dance production. The release is immersive and striking, unfolding in a tension-and-release that seems purpose-built for both late-night club systems and solitary headphone listening. Riva’s knack for weaving emotion with gelatinous, club-ready sound design shines through as the production shifts back and forth between atmospheric rapture and undeniable forward momentum.
Central to it all is Great Adamz’s full, emotive vocal delivery. His performance doesn’t merely ride the production, it commands it. His voice blends organically with the melodic builds, lending warmth and soul to the track’s polished electronic chassis. The synergy between the two artists is seamless, as if this collision of worlds was always meant to happen.
“UMADA” is a cultural exchange, not just a collaboration. The depth of Afro House and its rising African producers collides beautifully with the European dance precision that defined the upper levels of nightclubs for years, resulting in a sound that feels global, intentional, and spiritually electrifying. It’s the kind of record that knows no borders, and feels as much at home in underground dance spaces as it does on international festival stages.