At just 14, Champz is already beginning to find his voice as an artist, and on his latest single, “Groove,” he sounds more comfortable in that role than ever. The track is a relaxed, youthful listen that allows the young rapper to lean into his personality while showing off the confidence and natural rhythm that have become increasingly noticeable across his early releases. More than simply being a song with a catchy title, “Groove” feels like Champz settling into a sound that is becoming his own.
The first thing that stands out about “Groove” is its easy-going energy. Champz does not sound like he is trying too hard to prove that he belongs. Instead, he rides the production with a laid-back delivery, allowing his flow to carry the record. There is a youthful confidence in the way he approaches the song, and that works in its favour. He sounds like an artist enjoying himself, rather than one desperately trying to convince listeners that he has arrived.
That confidence is particularly interesting when you consider Champz’s position in the music industry. As the son of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, comparisons are inevitable. But “Groove” does not come across as an attempt to recreate his father’s sound. Champz leans more heavily into his identity as a rapper, using his flow and delivery to distinguish himself. That is perhaps one of the most encouraging things about his early catalogue: he seems interested in discovering his own musical language rather than simply inheriting someone else’s.
Champz’s journey began attracting attention with “Champion Sound,” the early release that introduced many listeners to his music. The record gave audiences their first proper taste of the young artist and sparked conversations about what he could potentially become. Since then, he has continued to develop his sound, most notably through his EP “Young Poet,” where he explored his abilities as a rapper and showed that he could move between different styles and flows.
That versatility comes through again on “Groove.” Champz is still a young artist, but there is already an understanding of how to approach a record and make his delivery fit the mood. He can rap, switch his flow and keep the performance light enough for the song to remain accessible. Rather than overwhelming the production with complicated delivery, he allows the track to breathe.
That makes “Groove” an interesting addition to a catalogue that already includes songs such as “Champion Sound,” “Champiano,” “Grind,” “Superstar,” “War Lord” and “Shut The Block Down.” Taken together, the records show a teenager experimenting with different sides of his artistry while gradually figuring out what comes most naturally to him.
There is also the bigger story surrounding Champz. Music is clearly part of the Balogun family legacy, with Wizkid having built one of the most recognisable careers in African music. Now, Champz is taking his own early steps into that world.
At 14, Champz is still very much a work in progress, and that is exactly what makes “Groove” interesting. The song does not need to present him as a finished superstar. Instead, it captures a young artist developing in real time, becoming more confident with every release and gradually separating his identity from the shadow of his famous father.
“Groove” may be another early chapter in Champz’s career, but it is a chapter that sounds increasingly assured. He is young, he can rap, he is experimenting with his sound, and he is beginning to understand where he fits. Most importantly, on “Groove,” Champz sounds like he is enjoying the process and perhaps that is the best way to describe the record: Champz is not just making music — he is finding his groove.
The post Champz Finds His Groove on ‘Groove’ appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today.
Article origin: https://thenet.ng/champz-finds-his-groove-on-groove/
Original author: Adedeji Adeyanju
