Afrobeats Groove (Essence)

iv7 → v7

Position
Dm7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Dm7: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: fret 1××Dm7
Em7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Em7: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: openEm7
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About

The hypnotic two-chord groove of modern Afrobeats. Dm7-Em7 repeating creates that irresistible danceable loop. Wizkid's Essence perfected this minimalist but incredibly effective approach.

Songs using this progression

  • Essence — Wizkid feat. Tems
  • Last Last — Burna Boy
  • Calm Down — Rema
AfrobeatsAfro PopDancehallgroovyinfectiouswarmdanceable

Related progressions

Reggae One Drop
I → IV
ReggaeSka
R&B Sensual (No Diggity)
vi7 → iii7 → IV7 → V
R&B90s R&B