{"id":7070973,"date":"2026-10-01T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070973"},"modified":"2026-10-01T06:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T06:37:00","slug":"dozi-turns-up-the-heat-with-smooth-afro-fusion-cut-slow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070973","title":{"rendered":"Dozi Turns Up The Heat With Smooth Afro-Fusion Cut \u2018SLOW\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nigerian Afrobeats rising star Dozi makes a smooth introduction with \u2018SLOW\u2019, an Afro-fusion record that leans into attraction, romance, and undeniable chemistry.<\/h2>\n<p>Born and raised in Lagos with roots in Imo State, Njoku Gregory, popularly known as Dozi, has been drawn to music from an early age. <\/p>\n<p>He started out miming songs and studying the performances of icons such as Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, and Wande Coal before finding his own voice as a songwriter and recording artist.<\/p>\n<p>With influences spanning Afrobeats, Afropop, Highlife, and Afro-Caribbean sounds, Dozi describes his musical identity as \u201cUnlock Music\u201d a subgenre under Afrobeats that represents a personal cry for freedom. <\/p>\n<p>That idea of freedom feeds into his desire to create music that feels expressive, rhythmic, and connected to African culture while reaching audiences beyond the continent.<\/p>\n<p>On \u2018SLOW\u2019, Dozi keeps things intimate. <\/p>\n<p>Built around a smooth 105 BPM groove, melodic vocals, and an addictive Afro-fusion bounce, the track captures the rush that comes with intense attraction. <\/p>\n<p>Rather than rushing the moment, Dozi lets the groove breathe, creating a laid-back atmosphere where romance and obsession meet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018SLOW\u2019 gives Dozi room to introduce his sound with confidence, pairing a relaxed rhythm with an energy designed to keep listeners moving. <\/p>\n<p>It is a warm, sensual entry point into the world he is building one where Afrobeats meets freedom, feeling, and undeniable groove.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Slow\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0EpeI4FP1sA1wzTfUgnkfR?si=DOpbKlepReyDe7iGzgFYvQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 3 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian Afrobeats rising star Dozi makes a smooth introduction with \u2018SLOW\u2019, an Afro-fusion record that leans into attraction, romance, and undeniable chemistry. 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