"Na Na Benz" is a new song that goes beyond the norm and honors a long history of strength, culture, and business success. Written and composed by James BKS, and co-produced with Roark Bailey, it mixes the fast, hypnotic polyrhythms of bikutsi from Cameroon with the strong beats of drill music, creating his own Afro-hip-hop sound.
This release is both tense and lively, with the sharp intensity of drill and the unique rhythmic beauty of bikutsi. The way the song is put together rhythmically keeps people interested and makes them want to feel its pulse along with its meaning. "Na Na Benz" is a tribute by James BKS, inspired by the Togolese women traders known as The Nana Benz.
These women were important in West African trade from the 1940s to the 1980s, and they made Dutch wax fabrics into symbols of wealth, art, and identity. Their effects changed economies and empowered generations, making them symbols of women's independence and business success.
James BKS adds modern power to their legacy, bringing the Nana Benz spirit into today's Afro music world. Roark Bailey's engineering fine-tunes every detail to make a polished, immersive sound experience that connects the past and the future. "Na Na Benz" is a must-have for fans of Afro hip-hop, drill, and music from around the world.
James BKS keeps making music that respects the past while also pushing the limits. "Na Na Benz" is a movement, a celebration, and a potent reminder of the women who changed West African culture with their bravery, creativity, and business skills.
