By Rita Okoye

Afro-Trap Soul doesn’t just take shape on Escape’s Music and Melodies EP—it finds a bold new direction.

Behind the sonic brilliance of tracks like “Say Your Mind” and “Chance” is Isaac Oghenechuko Adobor, the Nigerian-born, UK-based producer known as Aiziq.

“Say Your Mind” stands out for its balance of complexity and raw emotion. Aiziq layers trap hi-hats and Afrobeat rhythms with a deft touch, letting subtle vocal harmonies and melodic synth lines add depth without stealing focus. It’s polished but not overly polished—a track that feels alive and unpredictable.

Then there’s “Chance,” where Aiziq shifts the focus inward. The production is stripped back, allowing the rhythm to take a steady, meditative pace. Silence becomes an instrument here, amplifying the track’s vulnerability in a way that feels deeply personal. Aiziq’s genius lies in his ability to weave disparate influences into something cohesive and fresh. With Music and Melodies, he’s proving that Afro-Trap Soul isn’t just an emerging genre—it’s a movement with staying power, and he’s at its forefront.