In the fading glow of late summer, where the air still hums with the promise of endless nights but whispers of autumn’s chill, Femi (@onlyfemi) emerges as the voice of that bittersweet transition. The singer-songwriter and producer from Congers, New York—a quiet Hudson Valley town that shaped his eclectic sound—has just dropped “Come My Way,” a heartfelt Afrobeats single that’s equal parts invitation and elegy. Released under the UK-based Lily Era label, this track arrives like the last firefly of the season: fleeting, luminous, and impossible to ignore.
Femi – “Come My Way” Single
“Come My Way” is a manifesto for the moments we almost miss. At its core, the song is a pop-Afrobeats groove clocking in at a breezy 105 beats per minute, wrapped in a taut 2:48 runtime designed for endless loops. Picture this: verses that simmer in quiet hesitation—the kind where you’re across the room at a fading rooftop party, eyes locking but words caught in your throat.
Femi’s vocals, smooth and confessional, paint that internal tug-of-war: the fear of reaching out, the weight of unspoken “what ifs.” Then, the chorus erupts like a summer storm breaking. “Come my way,” he urges, simple and seismic, backed by warm percussion that rolls like distant thunder and an infectious “ay, ay, ay” chant that begs for harmony.
It’s the easy sway of Afro-pop percussion—crisp snares, layered shakers, and a bassline that grooves like a heartbeat under fireflies—urging you to dance before the lights dim. What elevates this beyond a seasonal earworm is its emotional precision.
In a world obsessed with FOMO, Femi flips the script to celebrate the zero-regrets pivot: one last connection, one bold step into the unknown. The production layers subtle synths that evoke twilight haze, while guitar riffs—nodding to Femi’s church piano roots—add a raw, organic edge. It’s Afrobeats at its most accessible, echoing influences from Burna Boy’s introspective vibes to Tems’ vulnerable hooks, but filtered through a New York lens of urban longing.
As summer slips away, the track becomes an anthem for reclaiming what’s yours: that glance turned conversation, the hesitation dissolved into motion.
Femi
Femi, born to Nigerian roots in the heart of upstate New York, has always woven his heritage into his craft. Music found him early, in the pews of his local church where he’d tinker on the piano, coaxing melodies from keys worn smooth by Sunday hymns. Those formative years fueled a blend of soulful introspection and rhythmic exuberance. Previously known as Frank Pierce, Femi shed that alias like an old skin, embracing his given name to honor his cultural lineage.
Femi – “Come My Way” Single
“Come My Way” teases Fema’s debut EP, “2020,” a project born from pandemic isolation and personal reinvention. In interviews, Femi describes the single as “a love letter to the in-betweens”—those liminal spaces where hesitation meets hope. Early buzz is building: streams are climbing on Spotify’s Afrobeats New Music Friday playlist, and fans are already dissecting the lyrics on social media, sharing stories of their own “come my way” moments.
As September unfurls, with leaves just starting to crisp, “Come My Way” feels prescient. It’s a reminder that the best connections bloom in the margins, and Femi—part poet, part provocateur—invites us all to step forward. Crank it up, sway under the stars, and let “Come My Way” pull you in. Summer may be ending, but the groove is eternal.
Listen to Femi’s “Come My Way” Single
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