Next-level talent, Dopestiks, is bent on the enthusiastic foreboding mission of transcending music listeners from the ordinary realm of listenership situated on planet Earth to his uniquely crafted sonic universe named ‘Anoda Dimension.’
With a knack for showmanship, minimalistic but impactful penmanship, and a fusion of sophisticated rhythms that draws inspiration from Afrobeats roots and game players, Dopestiks' ‘Anoda Dimension’ is a must-add to your library.
To peer into ‘Anoda Dimension,’ Dopestiks invites his audience to be open-minded as they will be experiencing sound through various times, dimensions, and spaces. The Extended Play (EP) is garnished with six (6) speckless tracks including the introspective "Intro" track which serves as the perfect launch for the liftoff into ‘Anoda Dimension.’
To achieve this, Dopestiks employs his interests and passions that translate into relatable lyrics which become unmissable as the listeners welcome their new reality in the ‘Anoda Dimension.’ With a knack for showmanship, minimalistic but impactful penmanship, and a fusion of sophisticated rhythms that draws inspiration from Afrobeats roots and game players, Dopestiks' ‘Anoda Dimension’ is a must-add to your library.
The EP isn't only blessed by Dopestik's euphoric vocals as Rybeena and Fola join forces to create the ultimate record in the project—“Coconut Head." Also four (4) producers including himself and two sound engineers are responsible for creating the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering the masterful audio universe that ‘Anoda Dimension’ turned out to be.
What makes ‘Anoda Dimension’ even more fascinating is Dopestiks' intentionality behind making it a cohesive EP. Each track progresses gracefully, keeping the theme of the EP intact all through. A comprehensive spin of ‘Anoda Dimension’ reveals the theme to be of two (2) folds: (1) an inspirational hustler's anthem and (2) a party-centric detox from daily stress.
The EP artwork depicted that metaphorically. Dopestiks is seen paddling his boat as a lone sailor, not minding the destruction and release of toxins from the other ships at his rear. His goal stays the same—that of arriving at his desired destination—as expressed by the hopeful googly eyes. With ‘Anoda Dimension,’ Dopestiks did just that!
Dopestiks might be a budding vocalist but he is not a stranger to the music scene. Over the years, he has been instrumental in the Street-Hop sector of the Afrobeats space as a beatmaker for Bella Shmurda, Zinoleesky, and the late Mohbad amongst others. In fact, he is a multi-Platinum record producer in his own right. However, with ‘Anoda Dimension,’ Dopestiks re-introduces himself as a refined artist ready to take over the world, one tune at a time. This he does by meticulously crafting his sound to represent his being and beliefs. Everything from his upbringing to his current status in life beautifully adds up to Dopestiks' artistic transition which serves as a lustre in his storytelling ability through the EP's 14 minutes.
The first week numbers of ‘Anoda Dimension’ are a source of Inspiration for Dopestiks and other budding artists. First off, "Genie," the fourth track was the biggest gainer on Spotify's Top Songs Nigeria on March 13, moving up 67 spots. Also, Dopestiks received commendable co-signs from notable stars in the Afrobeats space. Notable feats indicating signs of a next-level act. To crown it up, "Genie" currently occupies the 32nd spot on Spotify's Top Songs Nigeria, marking its Top 30 debut. All these were recorded at the time of writing, leaving room for progression of the EP statistically.
‘Anoda Dimension’ is available for streaming and download on all digital platforms for music. Listen here.
To become familiarised with Dopestiks' artistic journey, click the follow button on his socials: @dopestiks (Instagram) and @anodadimension (X).