Creative collective bees & honey brings together three distinct voices from different corners of the global music scene on its new single ‘As We Get High’, featuring Nigerian star Omah Lay, Jamaican-American artist BEAM and reggae-dancehall veteran Gyptian.
The cross-continental collaboration connects Lagos, Kingston and Miami through a hazy blend of Afro-R&B, dancehall and modern Afro-fusion. Rather than forcing the different sounds into separate sections, the production creates enough space for each artist to bring their own identity while keeping the song tied to one smooth, atmospheric groove.
‘As We Get High’ unfolds slowly, built around dark Afro-R&B textures, ambient dancehall rhythms and deep rolling bass. The spacious production gives the record an almost dreamlike quality, making it feel equally suited to a late-night drive, a beachside session or a low-lit club.
Omah Lay opens the musical conversation with his familiar melancholic tone. His falsetto floats across the production, bringing the introspective quality that has become one of his trademarks while adding an intoxicating calm to the record.
BEAM then shifts the energy with his own blend of hip-hop and dancehall influences. His section introduces a sharper rhythmic edge without disrupting the song’s laid-back atmosphere, creating a natural transition between Omah Lay’s Afro-R&B approach and Gyptian’s reggae-rooted delivery.
Gyptian brings the record home with his unmistakable gravelly voice, adding a soulful and nostalgic quality to the collaboration. His presence gives the track a direct connection to reggae and dancehall’s rich sound system tradition while fitting comfortably into the contemporary production.
The chemistry between the three featured artists is one of the record’s biggest strengths. Despite their different backgrounds and musical styles, their performances complement rather than compete with each other, making the collaboration feel cohesive from beginning to end.
Lyrically, ‘As We Get High’ explores escapism, romance and the desire to find moments of peace away from everyday pressure. The artists capture the feeling of being completely present with someone you care about, shutting out the noise and simply enjoying the moment.
That combination of subject matter and production gives the single its summer-ready appeal. There is a sense of warmth underneath the darker textures, with the song balancing intimacy and atmosphere rather than relying on a conventional high-energy approach.
With ‘As We Get High’, bees & honey have created a meeting point between African, Caribbean and American musical influences. Omah Lay, BEAM and Gyptian each bring a distinct identity to the record, but the production gives them enough room to sound like parts of the same conversation.
The result is a smooth, immersive collaboration that celebrates the shared musical language connecting Lagos, Kingston and Miami, while offering a soundtrack for those moments when the world can simply fade into the background.
