Afro-fusion artist Somo Jnr delivers an emotionally charged new single, ‘Friend Zone’ featuring Keylow Bruce, released on October 24th.
Fusing Afrobeats, Afroswing, and Afropop, the track explores the bittersweet reality of unreciprocated love, telling a story that many listeners will find deeply relatable.
Born Christian Somo in Accra, Ghana, Somo Jnr is a rising Afro-fusion talent known for blending traditional African rhythms with global influences like jazz, soul, and contemporary Afrobeats.
Inspired by musical legends such as Bob Marley, Samini, Kojo Antwi, and Daddy Lumba, he crafts music that is both deeply personal and widely resonant.
Since launching his professional career in 2020, he has built a reputation for his emotional storytelling and unique sonic style.
His early cover of Mr Eazi’s ‘Pour Me Water’ (retitled ‘See Me Suffer’) showcased his ability to infuse raw emotion into his music, earning him recognition among fans of authentic and heartfelt Afro-fusion sounds.
‘Friend Zone’ is inspired by Somo Jnr’s real-life experience with a close friend named Adwoa.
Their deep connection made him believe there could be something more, only for him to realize he was stuck in the emotional limbo of unspoken feelings.
When she started dating someone else, he finally understood that he had only ever been a friend in her eyes.
The track paints a vivid picture of the pain of loving someone who keeps you close but refuses to take the next step.
With Keylow Bruce’s guest verse adding depth to the narrative, ‘Friend Zone’ blends introspective lyrics, infectious melodies, and a captivating rhythm that makes it both a danceable hit and a deeply moving anthem for anyone who has faced the heartbreak of unreturned love.
