evrYwhr ft: Patoranking - Roll On Me (Official Video) + 10 Questions
Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer, producer, and spoken wordsmith, evrYwhr (pronounced everywhere), is passionate about traveling and exploring culture through music. This time, his travels took him to Nigeria, where he filmed the video for his new single ‘Roll On Me’ featuring Afrobeats superstar Patoranking.
Produced by Trakmatik, Swanky, Hvstle, the smooth, almost ethereal love song boasts a sexy sound rooted in Afrobeats and Caribbean music with sonics that travels across the borders. evrYwhr calls the resulting sound, Psychedelic Afro-R&B, an eclectic and global fusion of R&B, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, and Soul!
evrYwhr wrote and recorded his verses on ‘Roll On Me’ in Atlanta, GA, at The Saint & Citizen Studio, while Patoranking recorded his in Lagos, Nigeria. evrYwhr's catchy hook opens the track complimented by Patoranking's infectious verse. A sexy saxophone runs throughout the song setting the tone for intimacy.
Nigerian cinematographer Director K of PriorGold Pictures (whose credits include Wizkid's 'Essence), adds another layer of allure to the vibrantly coloured music video. The beautiful scenery of Lagos, Nigeria is the backdrop for an intimate love story that unfolds. evrYwhr and Patoranking serenade their love interests, played by Omotòrera and Jessica Levi "Pull up beep beep / let me gas you / that dress will make a pastor come and bless you / you got that chocolate dip / you got that fondue / And I bet that nani sweet like a mango," sings evrYwhr on the song.
evrYwhr sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:
1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?
Music has been a part of my life since I came out of the womb. I used to sit next to my dad on the sofa listening to old Stax, and Motown Records and was completely entranced by artists like Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.
2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?
Frank Ocean, Lucky Daye, Rema, Toss, Adekunle Gold, Kehlani, Juls, Ria Sean, Corinne Bailey Rae, Pip Millett & Pharrell to name a few.
3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?
I’m focusing on giving a project in 2023, but I’ll keep it mum with the details.
4. How would you describe your sound?
My sound is Psychedelic Afro-R&B.
5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?
My proudest moment was when someone sent me a DM on Instagram to let me know my song contributed to saving their life when they were depressed.
6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
Build a solid creative and business team around your art; then prepare to have one another’s backs as you persist through the lessons that will inherently grow you into living your version of success.
7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?
You have to check out Aryeé, BLCKNOISE, Men I Trust, Daughter, Bayanni and Mereba.
8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently
I’ve been listening to the Euphoria score, BLK VINTAGE, Her Loss and Rave & Roses.
9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?
Outside of writing songs, I’m grateful for moments I get to spend in nature.
10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?
If it’s Friday, I need a bag of fries! Other than that, I need my phone with me for voice memos and I keep my personal fragrance in the duffle bag just in case I need to re-up on the smell good.