Feel Alright - Shola (Afrobeat) Shola delivers quite the hip winder with the vibey “Feel Alright”—a dark afrobeat/dancehall kind of cut infused with a surprising amount of intensity and darkness. The percussion paints a tribal feel, but in a way that evokes a sense of danger. The image the track conjures is the center of the wilderness in the middle of the night as fires burn to light a massive gathering. A mid-tempo with an infectious beat and masterful production, the instrumental reminds us of something that Drake might be drawn to, or possibly a Rihanna cut. The vocals are light, letting the instrumental production lead the way—we think of tracks like Janet Jackson’s “Throb” in that respect—but they are not so sparse as to make the track feel like background music. Engaging and mysterious, we think “Feel Alright” would feel just right on your house party playlist.