FOLA – Hold ft. Darkoo

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“Keep yourself down” is a collaboration between the Nigerian artist FOLA and British-Nigerian singer Darkoofeatured on his second album 9 and set to a sober Afrobeat rhythm.

The team adds another collaboration for FOLA, whose songwriting typically deals with love and intimate connections. Darkoo provides another vocal element to the track, while FOLA continues to evolve the melodic approach that has become central to his work.

Produced by Cole and SBThaProducer, the track is a slow-burning 84 BPM. The track maintains a soothing musical approach, as the slow cadence of Afrobeats suits the R&B influenced style FOLA is known for.

Beyond the collaboration, the release comes at a critical time in FOLA’s career. The success of his 2025 debut album Catharsis has created a larger following for his music, and his current effort is another opportunity to showcase consistency across an entire body of work.

You can listen to the song on all major digital streaming services. Please give it a listen and share your thoughts in the comments below.