El-jay, &friends & Oluwadamvic - Ode Ireti May 2026

Primarily Afro House , blending soulful vocals with rhythmic house beats.

is a vibrant Afro-house collaboration by NYC-based producer &friends (Sean Thomas), featuring Nigerian vocalists eL-Jay and Oluwadamvic . Released in August 2022 under the Hidden Hands label, the track gained massive popularity in the global dance scene, particularly through a viral remix by Zimbabwean producer Nitefreak . Core Meaning and Inspiration eL-Jay, &friends & Oluwadamvic - Ode Ireti

The title translates from Yoruba to "Hunters of Hope". Primarily Afro House , blending soulful vocals with

It is a song about resilience and following one's destiny. Producer &friends describes it as a story of choosing to listen to one's heart rather than the doubts of others. Core Meaning and Inspiration The title translates from

Lyricist eL-Jay explained that the song follows a young boy from a small village who lives with his grandmother and dreams big , reminding listeners never to forget where they come from or give up on their goals. Musical Profile

The original track typically sits at 119–120 BPM and is noted for its infectious "o-le-le" vocal hook.