: Shirazee actually played his version for Sting. Sting loved it so much that he gave the clearance and later recorded a collaborative mashup duet with Shirazee in 2021 titled "Englishman / African in New York". 🌆 Lyrical Themes & Meaning AFRICAN IN NEW YORK (feat. Sarz) - Shirazee - SoundCloud
The track is a direct, Afro-fusion flip of Sting’s legendary 1987 hit, "Englishman in New York" . While Sting wrote about the experience of being an outsider in America, Shirazee uses the famous melody to tell the specific, vibrant, and challenging story of the . 🎶 Musical Style & Production AFRICAN IN NEW YORK (Feat. Sarz) - Shirazee
: The track was crafted alongside legendary Nigerian producer Sarz , known for making some of the biggest beats in modern Afrobeats. : Shirazee actually played his version for Sting
Sarz) by Benin-born artist , featured on his 2020 debut EP, LOST . 🌍 The Core Concept Sarz) - Shirazee - SoundCloud The track is
: It strips back the original's jazzy, light bounce and replaces it with a warm, driving Afropop rhythm that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
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