Nigerian highlife revivalists The Cavemen have kicked off their musical year with Dancing Shoes, a sun-drenched ode to movement and connection that serves as the lead single for their forthcoming third album, Cavy in the City. The sibling duo—Kingsley Okorie and Benjamin James—once again prove why they’re considered modern torchbearers of Nigeria’s highlife tradition, delivering a track that’s as rooted in heritage as it is primed for contemporary dancefloors.
From the first notes, Dancing Shoes radiates warmth, its breezy guitar licks and earthy percussion creating an irresistible invitation to move. The brothers’ seamless harmonies glide over the rhythm with effortless charm, their lyrics painting scenes of communal joy and romantic possibility. It’s a masterclass in musical alchemy—where the golden-era sophistication of highlife meets the immediacy of today’s Afrosoul.
The release continues The Cavemen’s steady rise since their 2020 debut Roots (which earned them a Headies Award for Best Alternative Album) and last year’s critically adored Love and Highlife. True to form, Dancing Shoes sidesteps fleeting trends for timeless musicianship, reinforcing their philosophy of music as celebration rather than commodity.
Fans got their first taste earlier this week through cryptic social media teases—a fitting lead-up for a duo known for letting their artistry speak louder than hype. The track’s organic energy hints at what’s to come on Cavy in the City, while offering a preview of the magic they’ll bring to their May tour dates in Montreal and Toronto.
In a landscape dominated by digital sheen, The Cavemen remain gloriously analog souls—and with Dancing Shoes, they’ve given us the perfect soundtrack for stepping into brighter days.
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