Amaarae: Black Star
Briefly

Amaarae's album, Fountain Baby, encompasses diverse sounds, merging Ghanaian microgenres with global influences. With tracks incorporating elements from various cultures, her music reflects personal ambition and lavish experiences. The album Black Star reflects a deeper exploration of identity and hedonism, echoing the experiences of nightlife across cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and São Paulo. Amaarae's work captures the essence of the Black diaspora's vibrant cultural landscape while challenging listeners to reflect on the nature of fulfillment in a glamorous lifestyle.
Amaarae wants you to see her sweat. On her pan-Atlantic 2020 debut, The Angel You Don't Know, the Accra, Atlanta, and New Jersey-raised singer twerked in the mirror and fantasized about buying her mom a Bentley.
Black Star is the record you make when you can finally afford the best drugs and the suite with a view, lavish them on a lover (or several), and begin to ask yourself: Is this all there is?
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