“7am” – A Warm, Reflective R&B-Afrofusion Gem

By Motolani Alake

April 1, 2023.

A Song That Feels Like Solitude

There are songs you hear — and there are songs you feel. “7am” belongs to the latter. Featuring O’g, Baddilika, and Sean Elvis, and produced by the ever-evolving Dabz Flp, this
track is not just another Afrofusion cut, it’s a carefully layered exploration of stillness, honesty, and the quiet thoughts that surface at daybreak.

The entire track breathes. It doesn’t chase attention, it commands it — slowly, subtly, and
beautifully.

Baddilika’s Chorus: Soft Power and Vocal Presence

Sitting at the heart of the record is Baddilika, whose chorus work anchors the mood. His
delivery is intentionally restrained, leaning into a blend of R&B phrasing and emotional
warmth that instantly feels personal. He doesn’t oversing. He doesn’t need to. Every note
feels lived in, and every lyric feels like something whispered in confidence rather than
performed for applause.

There’s a maturity in his tone, one that understands the power of less. His smooth, melody-rich hook is what makes “7am” replayable long after first listen.

The Dabz Flp Formula: Minimalism That Moves

Producer Dabz Flp continues to show his range on this record. Known for his genre-blending
instincts, here he opts for restraint over flash. The instrumental is stripped down yet soulful:
ambient keys, soft kick patterns, and carefully chosen textures that leave space for the
vocals to carry emotional weight.

He crafts a sonic space that isn’t loud, it’s immersive. The sound design creates a haze of
early morning clarity, where each sound feels intentional and weighted. It’s clear Dabz isn’t
just producing beats, he’s shaping emotional environments.

A Collaboration That Connects

Each artist brings something distinct. O’g’s delivery is meditative, Sean Elvis’s tone adds grit,
and Baddilika binds it all together with a warm, melodic thread. What stands out is not individual ego, but collective synergy. It’s rare to hear this level of cohesion in a feature-heavy track.

And under it all, Dabz Flp’s touch remains subtle, consistent, and guiding the emotional narrative from the first bar to the final fade

Final Thought: A Mood Piece with Purpose

“7am” isn’t about the club. It’s not about radio. It’s not chasing trends. It’s about headspace.

This is a track for the headphones, for the long bus ride, for the early grind when the city still asleep.