London-based, Italian-British producer and multi-instrumentalist TWAN delivers a bold, cross-cultural moment with “NAMANAMA,” featuring Kenyan-American artist Stacy Kamatu, a track that feels both playful and purposefully global. From the jump, this remix pulses with motion. TWAN’s forward-thinking production blends Afro-dance energy with a 2-step-influenced UKG groove, creating a sound that’s sleek, rhythmic, and irresistibly fluid. It’s a reminder that dance music thrives when cultures collide, and here, they collide beautifully.
Stacy Kamatu’s vocals are the heartbeat of the record. Her signature wordplay, sung effortlessly across Kikuyu, Swahili, and English, transforms the song into a flirty, lover-girl anthem rooted in devotion and connection. The promise of “where you go, I’ll go” feels genuine, elevated by melodies that linger long after the beat fades. Created between London and Denver over two years, “NAMANAMA” represents a meeting of worlds sonically and emotionally. It works seamlessly whether experienced through headphones or booming on a club sound system, offering strong radio appeal without sacrificing depth.
TWAN continues to establish himself as a pioneer within the electronic dance space, and this collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for both artists. “NAMANAMA” moves spirits, reminding us that music, at its core, is motion, and motion is life.