Reviewed by Mister Benjamins | ThisIsHipHopHQ
📅 April 8, 2025
🎧 Listen now: JONASKAY – Nouveau Départ (Clip officiel)
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“You don’t have to come from Lagos to be legendary — sometimes the fire starts in Luanda.”
When an artist bleeds their truth onto a track, you feel it — in the goosebumps, the toe taps, the head nods you didn’t realize you were doing. That’s exactly what JONASKAY delivers with his new single, “Nouveau Départ.” Translated as “New Beginning,” this isn’t just a song — it’s a resurrection. And just like the title of his upcoming EP PHENIX suggests, JONASKAY is rising — not from ashes, but from artistry.
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🔥 A Fusion-Filled Flame: The Sound of “Nouveau Départ”
Let’s start with the vibe.
Think: R&B silk sheets meet Afrobeat party pulses. But instead of taking the mainstream road through Lagos or Abidjan, JONASKAY goes deep — Luanda deep.
Raised in the rich cultural soil of Angola, JONASKAY channels childhood memories from the bustling streets of Luanda. This isn’t just a musical choice — it’s a cultural declaration. He crafts an Afro-fusion sound that offers an alternative flavor to the dominant Nigerian and Ivorian Afro sounds, while keeping it authentic and deeply personal.
The production? Smooth as Angolan moonshine. The vocals? Velvety, evocative, yet laid-back like a Sunday afternoon. He rides the beat like a seasoned surfer riding a sapphire wave — elegant, fluid, and fearless.
🎥 Music Video: A Cinematic & Animated Masterpiece
The official video for “Nouveau Départ” is a bold blend of film and animation, bringing the song’s themes of growth, memory, and transformation to vivid life. It’s like watching a dream unfold — one that dips between the gritty beauty of real life and the surreal colors of imagination.
Whether you’re sipping wine or spinning at a dancefloor, this visual is the perfect companion to the track’s audio magic. Aesthetic? Check. Artistic? Absolutely.
Watch it now: JONASKAY – Nouveau Départ (Clip Officiel)
💿 The PHENIX EP Drops April 18, 2025
“Nouveau Départ” is the focus track for JONASKAY’s debut EP titled PHENIX — and we’re not exaggerating when we say it’s one of the most anticipated indie Afro-fusion projects of the year.
Why “PHENIX”? Because it’s about rebirth, resilience, and the raw power of reinvention. And in a world that often tries to box artists in, JONASKAY chooses to burn the box, rise above it, and fly on flames of his own making.
🗓️ France Tour: April – October 2025
Following the EP release, JONASKAY is setting out on a nationwide tour across France. But this isn’t just about stages and stardom. The tour includes concerts supporting associations that help exiles, showing that this artist walks his talk.
This isn’t just art for art’s sake — this is art for humanity’s sake. Real music. Real mission. Real movement.
💬 Mister Benjamins’ Review
“Big shoutout and thanks for your submission, JONASKAY!
Once again, you’ve delivered a sonic gem that’s impossible to ignore. This track right here? Pure vibes. 🔥
From the moment the beat dropped, I was locked in. Your vocal delivery is dripping with passion, energy, and a smooth emotional resonance that cuts through like butter on warm bread. The way you stayed in perfect sync with the rhythm — it’s like your voice was dancing with the instrumental, hand in hand, effortlessly gliding across the beat.
There’s a laid-back yet hypnotic charm in how you performed this — enchanting, relaxing, and still 100% danceable. That’s not an easy balance to strike, but you pulled it off with finesse. The fluidity in your flow reminds me of Mr Eazi — that Afro-fusion finesse, that cool, unbothered but deeply intentional style that keeps the listener coming back for more.
Rating: 10/10 — no cap.”
🚀 Support JONASKAY: Stream, Share, Show Love
Emerging artists don’t need pity plays — they need real support. Share the video. Add it to your playlists. Drop a comment. Let your friends know the next wave of Afro-fusion is already here.
Because “Nouveau Départ” isn’t just a song. It’s a moment.
And if we blink, we’ll miss the spark — but if we share it, we fuel the flame.
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