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Chido Bankz Drops New EP “Standing Ovation”

Nigerian producer Chido Bankz, born Chinedu Odion, explores the dance floor on “Standing Ovation,” a five-track instrumental project...

Chido Bankz Drops New EP “Standing Ovation”

Nigerian producer Chido Bankz, born Chinedu Odion, explores the dance floor on “Standing Ovation,” a five-track instrumental project blending amapiano and house music.

Opening track “CHIDO Bounce” sets the tone with heavy drums, bass and brass, delivering the kind of infectious rhythm that begs for a hypeman. “Kiss” follows with a catchy trumpet melody, while “Power” introduces darker textures and dramatic siren-like sounds.

“Stanky Leg” brings playful percussion, piano and bouncy rhythms, before “Yesterday” closes the project on a softer, more reflective note.

Across the project, Chido Bankz showcases his knack for crafting energetic, dance-ready instrumentals. Several tracks feel ripe for vocal collaborations, particularly those built to ignite a party crowd.

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