L.A.X’s “Let Me Know” slides into the current Afrobeats scene with the confidence of an artist who’s clocked 700 million streams.
He’s not only riding the wave of Afrobeats’ global ascension—he’s helping to shape its course.
Collaborating with Taves and Ayo Maff, L.A.X crafts a sound that straddles the line between Lagos nightlife and international radio play.
The production is sleek yet unobtrusive, allowing each vocalist’s unique timbre to shine through.
“Let Me Know” sidesteps the bombastic club bangers that often define the genre, opting instead for a more nuanced approach.
The beat simmers rather than boils over, its restrained energy matching the song’s themes of enduring love and loyalty.
Lyrically, L.A.X dives into the messy world of commitment, serving up real talk about money woes and temptation.
It’s the kind of raw, relatable stuff that hits home whether you’re in Lagos or London.
“Let Me Know” isn’t some dramatic 180; it’s L.A.X fine-tuning his sound like a mechanic tinkering with a classic car.
It’s the work of an artist who’s thinking three steps ahead, balancing crowd-pleasing hooks with genuine artistic growth.
“Let Me Know” is a mature, considered release from an artist who’s clearly putting thought into his next moves.
This might not be the track that breaks the internet overnight, but it’s got that slow-burn quality that’ll have you hitting replay weeks later.