Nigerian artist Spiky teams up with indigenous rapper Hugo P on ‘Look Around’, a new collaboration that merges two different vocal styles on one record.
Spiky has been gaining visibility through guest appearances lately, most notably his feature on Chief Priest’s ‘Best’ where he proved he can hold his own alongside a big name.
So “Spiky Look Around” arrives as a natural next step, this time with Spiky taking the lead role rather than the supporting one.
Hugo P brings his indigenous rap delivery into the mix, a style rooted in local dialect and street-level storytelling rather than mainstream Afrobeats melodies. That pairing gives “Look Around” a grounded, unpolished energy that stands apart from the more radio-friendly sound dominating playlists right now. Two artists working in different lanes can easily clash, but here the contrast becomes the record’s strongest feature instead of a weakness.
Neither artist has built a massive profile yet, but collaborations like this one are often how new names find their footing. Pairing with a rapper known for indigenous flows also signals that Spiky isn’t chasing the safest possible sound for his early releases.
For listeners who want something rougher around the edges than the usual chart-ready single, “Look Around” delivers exactly that.
Listen to the song “Spiky – Look Around Ft. Hugo P” and drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
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