Zambian singer, songwriter and producer, Elton Mulenga, better known by his stage name Yo Maps will be the focus here today.
Yo Maps began gaining dominance in his journey after releasing some hits in the previous years, gradually catapulting his status to his present stardom.
In the year 2021, he released his evergreen ‘Komando (Album)‘ which was his first career album project.
The album was released via BoomPlay. The album generated over thousands on the music portal thus earning him a spot in the list of “Top 5 Most Streamed Artist”.
Not many artists who started their music career about a decade ago have unlocked OG status the way Yo Maps has, in a casual leisurely manner, at his pace and taste, while still being relevant and well-loved by young artists and music lovers.
Now we will take a deep flashback to some unforgettable hit songs Yo Maps aka the Mr Finally has delivered to his listeners and fans.
1. Finally
On the 7th, of September 2018, Yo Maps released the viral-accepted ballad track ‘Finally’. The song charted at number 1 on the YouTube Top Tracks chart.
2. Season Yanga
Ni season yanga, Nayesa kuvutika apa manje, Ni season yanga, Nili mu life ya new, Baby
One of the street-takeover-anthem back in time, the banger still maintains its sultry and extraordinary sound. With ‘Season Yanga’ Yo Maps proved his mastery and perfection globally and the song was a viral-accepted hit track.
3. Refresh
“Refresh” is a smooth banger that was released four years ago. Although the music video has only reached 474K views on YouTube, the song excelled on download platforms like Zedwap and streaming services such as BoomPlay, amassing millions of downloads. It’s a track that everyone in the country knows by heart!
4. Ba Mayi
“Ba Mayi” is a beautiful solo track released by Yo Maps on August 21, 2021. The song made a massive impact in the Zambian music industry and is celebrated as one of the best dedications to mothers everywhere. We appreciate you!
5. So Chabe
“So Chabe,” released on September 18, 2020, features a beautiful message and a special appearance by Towela Kaira in the video.
6. Pick it Up
“Pick It Up,” featuring Mic Burner, is a standout track with impressive engagement, boasting over 10 million views on YouTube. Its catchy beat and memorable lyrics contribute to its reputation as one of the best songs out there. It’s a great addition to any playlist!
7. Komando
If you’re ready to be a commando for your lover, this one’s for you, if you want to live life on the edge! Lobe Komando nabanani love. Furthermore, It’s a great song featuring Slapdee from the “Komando” album.
8. Mr Romantic
“Mr Romantic,” released on July 22, 2022, has garnered over 7.2 million views under Nexus Music Entertainment.
https://youtu.be/wwcn3SZTneM?si=BUL66IXfy52s83yz.
9. Tiliko
“Tiliko” is another impressive masterpiece featuring T Sean, boasting 5.2 million views on YouTube. We call it a great track, as everything associated with Yo Maps seems to reach millions!
10. So Mone
Last but not least, “So Mone” is one of the best tracks and ranks among Yo Maps’ top songs on YouTube, with an impressive 16 million views in just 10 months. It’s truly exceptional, and this single is still doing great on the market!
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