German-Ghanaian artist Kingsley Q is teaming up with Ghanaian artist and producer Afrifa on “On The Low”, a vibrant new record about the complicated pull between two people who know their relationship may not be good for them but still cannot seem to walk away.
Built around an infectious Afro-groove, the song explores attraction, secrecy and the small lies that can keep two people connected even when things are clearly complicated. Kingsley Q and Afrifa balance the emotional tension with a lively production that blends Afro-house, Afropop and house music.
The result is a record that carries a deeper story without losing its ability to make listeners move. Warm melodies and catchy vocals sit comfortably over the driving rhythm, giving “On The Low” the kind of energy that can easily find its way onto the dancefloor.
For Kingsley Q, the idea was to make something that could capture a messy relationship without becoming too heavy. The concept came together during a studio session last year with Benjamin Asare, known for work with Peter Fox, Cro and Majan, and Brianna Drain, who has worked with Michael Schulte. With Afrifa’s beat playing on repeat, the team decided to explore the idea of making a song about a toxic relationship that people could still enjoy and vibe to.
That approach ultimately shaped the song’s identity. Instead of presenting complicated attraction as purely painful, “On The Low” gives it rhythm and movement. The characters at the centre of the song understand that something is not quite right, yet the attraction between them remains difficult to resist.
Kingsley Q describes the finished record as danceable and melodic, with a sound designed to stay with listeners beyond the first play. The combination of Afro-house, Afropop and house also allows him and Afrifa to connect their African musical roots with a contemporary international dance sound.
The single arrives at an interesting point in Kingsley Q’s growing career. Hailed by radioeins as one of Germany’s exciting newcomers, the independent German-Ghanaian artist has been developing a genre-blending sound that brings together pop and R&B with urban electronic and Afro influences.
His versatility has also extended beyond recorded music. In 2026, Kingsley Q sang the German national anthem at the Basketball Bundesliga Finals in Berlin, an appearance broadcast nationally on television. He has also performed at events including Karneval der Kulturen, the GEMA Creator Summit 2026, You Summer Festival, Sofar Sounds Berlin, Fritz Sessions and the ALBA Berlin Halftime Show at Uber Arena.
His music has further received support from a wide range of German radio platforms, including ENERGY, Fritz, radioeins, ByteFM, Flux FM, Alex Berlin, Peli One Urban Radio, Absolut Radio, Radio Regenbogen, Planet Radio and Big FM.
With “On The Low”, Kingsley Q continues to build on that momentum while showing another side of his songwriting. The song turns the familiar experience of knowing someone may not be good for you, yet being unable to let go, into something melodic, rhythmic and instantly approachable.
Together with Afrifa, he has created a record where complicated emotions meet an irresistible groove. “On The Low” may be about keeping things under wraps, but its sound is built to be heard out loud.
