Nigerian rapper Skales throws his hat into the ring of the hip-hop vs. dead debate ignited by Afrobeats star Wizkid’s recent comments. In an interview with Hip TV, Skales offers a counter-argument, suggesting that hip-hop isn’t on its deathbed, but rather in the midst of an evolution.

Skales acknowledges the ebb and flow of musical trends, where genres take turns dominating the spotlight. He emphasizes that hip-hop isn’t a relic of the past; it’s simply not the current flavor of the month. The excitement surrounding the genre may have shifted to other sounds, but Skales believes hip-hop has the potential to adapt and find its place in the ever-changing music scene.

Drawing a parallel to the natural world, Skales highlights the cyclical nature of trends. Just as seasons change, so too does musical preference. Afrobeats may be experiencing a surge in popularity today, but Skales suggests that its reign won’t last forever. He implies that new genres will emerge, and eventually, the spotlight might return to hip-hop, albeit in a new iteration.