William Onyeabor - Atomic Bomb (Official Animated Audio)

From the album World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who is William Onyeabor?, out now on Luaka Bop.
Buy World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who is William Onyeabor? on Vinyl & CD:
Luaka Bop Store: luakabop.com/c...
Stream World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who is William Onyeabor?:
Spotify: open.spotify.c...
Apple Music: / world-psychedelic-clas...
Follow William Onyeabor:
Website: williamonyeabor...
Facebook: / williamonyeabor
Animations by Leo Lyxxx, Stockholm (leolyxxx.com/) and opening composition by Policy ( / policytracks .
Learn more about the artist, the album, and the ultimate secrets of life at luakabop.com.
LYRICS:
I want to realize, man
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I want to realize, women
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I'm going to explode
(You mean you're gonna to explode?)
I'm going to explode, watch out
I'm going to explode
Like atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb I want to realize, oh man
The way I feel in me, how do you feel?
I want to realize women
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I'm going to explode
(You mean you're going to explode?)
I'm going to explode
I'm going to explode
Like atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb

[@aeoteroa818]

This is like finding hidden thrift store gold

[@mexicanrice]

@lesley.l wtf haha who in history has ever done this? Naw that’s some extra shit

[@saulgood2548]

@@mexicanrice Crate diggers do it all the time.

[@saulgood2548]

You know.

[@vicchenyo]

I'm Nigerian, and I must say I grew up listening to William Onyeabor's music in the '70s. My aunt was a teacher east of Kaduna town toward Jos city, capital of Plateau State. She used to have a large collection of LPs from all over the world. This track was the one she used to serenade herself to sleep, not because it was not good, but because it was excellently done to send you to Cloud 7. To think that this was the '70s makes me really appreciate Onyeabor's musical effort. There was none like him at that time. He was well ahead of the musical game. Unfortunately, he went off the radar but my aunts LPs are stored in my village store. This track "ATOMIC BOMB" reminds me of many things. Thanks for bringing him back to light, I mean lamplight. I must say, thanks.

[@thejesse]

Thanks for sharing your memories. Music connects us all.

[@joshnengi]

Victor Yakubu I caught that man! lamplight! !!!!!!

[@donjoe2186]

Victor Yakubu f

[@unkannylyrics]

lol sure victor yakubu if you say so wink wink

[@lisaoliver7965]

Don Joe very pleasant

[@leftylimbo]

lol 6:06 I coulda sworn they were gonna fade in to Gary Numan's _Cars_ song

[@TWD66]

So cool...

[@sheilaali]

Love this so cool

[@TheCosmoqueso]

Love u man

[@dalahx]

somrtimes i feel like iam soggy pickle

[@danielzorzal5806]

Keep the window open.. you never know when a killer psychedelic funk vinylstraight from Mama Africa will appear

[@staceyfreeman755]

Daniel Zorzal ....that’s exactly what happened to me....dayum!!!! ✊🏾

[@brapman3698]

Me as well!!!! Having a fantastic trip, I found this utter masterpiece. I love you all!!! Be happy, you deserve it!

[@theboyjazz]

Words to live by

[@Wanapelei]

Keeping my window wide open forever ✌️

[@danielzorzal5806]

@@brapman3698 cheers, mate! Have a nice life ❤️

[@kenslay]

RIP legend..

[@eriayoodetayo696]

I'm crying. I'm 17 years old and this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. So proud to be Nigerian right now.

[@pimcgd2657]

tu peux

[@user-fq9lm3zy4k]

It's pretty dam cool

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@joshuamoore1091]

I'm pretty sure that this guy could steal my girlfriend

[@Alittude]

I was exploding on a toilet in Taiwan when I first heard this song. It helped calm me in the experience.

[@Treemaster16]

Aledios .Akillya first time i heard this song was in saintpetursburg russia

[@burningwolf4055]

First time I heard this I was tripping on shrooms in Peru

[@Treemaster16]

Carlos Padilla bet that was a time to treasure

[@jackwilliamson1897]

Greatest comment on youtube

[@vince431]

😂😂

[@DNIZZEL]

Perfect Sunday morning music

[@ReplyMNO]

I remember this song growing up but didn’t know who it was by. Edit: exactly perfect Sunday morning music.

[@kinai1947]

I love to skate with this song in my ears

[@anziehsachen]

Rossy Yanik best thing ever

[@Doodamac]

Oh my god I bet this is amazing skating to

[@nirv4640]

@@Doodamac gonna go try that right now, thought about it before i read this

[@ourjay9797]

You should watch the Thrash and Burn 2017 video if you like this song

[@flipe125]

@@ourjay9797 he probably know it from this vid , its the case for me atleast

[@rudestalk1990]

this fucking song is fucking GENIUS !!

[@FemiOlamide1]

This album actually inspired me to become a musician..I used to listen to it all the time when i was 10 or 11..and imagine myself playing..Than you Wiiliam Onyeador..RIIP

[@HOOPYFROODUDE]

two kids walking along the street just stopped in their tracks and looked around as this song is blaring out my window.

[@james56660]

John See + What possibly can they be thinking at that point in time..........Did we hear that what we thought we heard and what about the weird hypnotic alien music coming from your° window? I will bet my last quid that those kids went home unsettled with an amazing experience and a great story for their peers.

[@mikearchibald744]

I got so sad when the music started to fade out at the end. Then got happy when I hit replay.

[@ancientteenager7880]

might start an experiment where I listen to this once every morning of every day. with a vibe this immaculate, you basically can’t lose for at least 8 minutes of your life- no matter what

[@samgardiner771]

Loving this during lockdown in my garden......sun is shining, beer is chilled and this awesome tune is educating or annoying my neighbor's.....🙂🙃😉

[@thebeardedjohn]

I'm your neighbor, go fuck yourself!

[@iiva14afc]

You know that feeling you get when you find a song that is magnificent in ways you’ve never imagined. You almost experience a sense if childlike wonder/shock realizing you’ve found a hidden gem. This song is the epitome of that feeling.

[@mikearchibald744]

I can't sing worth shit, but I'm doing some shitty singing now.

[@ImTooAbstract]

Just found this in my Spotify discover playlist this morning. I'm fucking stoked. I'm Nigerian too so this is even sweeter.

[@eclecticwizard]

+ImTooAbstract Me, too!

[@adapose]

+ImTooAbstract sames!

[@Jacob-Vivimord]

+ImTooAbstract Me toooo!

[@MrMustacrackish]

+ImTooAbstract Every week theres a minimum of 1 gem by somebody whos not even on your radar and this one is crazy good.

[@classclownof011]

Little late to the party, but just found this as well!

[@johnnyo.9391]

William Onyeabor is my fathers uncle. My fathers name is Tithe Onyeabor.

[@somajjah]

I have a friend trying to find out more information about him for a research project, is there a way he can get in touch?

[@johnnyo.9391]

+Somie Iwuoha i Shall ask it.

[@somajjah]

+Johnny O. Thank you. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@johnnyo.9391]

+Somie Iwuoha my father will contact him so your friend can maybe interview William.

[@somajjah]

+Johnny O. Thank you my email is [e-mail]

[@chemicresp9058]

who else is here for trash n burn video??

[@cerdmon]

Hell yeah

[@ethanspence3890]

Yessssssir still till this day thrashin an burnin 🤙🏽

[@kellytan2639]

Holy shit. Molly Moon's ice cream was playing this when they were closing for the day. FINALLY FOUND THIS AFTER 3 BLOODY MONTHS.

[@juliustan9647]

ahmei

[@Antonina-z4w]

My father used to play this song in the car when me and my sis were little. It’s such a sweet experience listening to this again.

[@buckycore]

Those drums are SICK!!!! Such rad production.

[@mattamal1]

I like the unique sound it is so not mainstream USA crap and I would agree it is f-ing genius level creative and consistent.

[@darlingtonn.o8152]

Any Biafran in Da House? Shout out to the Igbos

[@solomona1770]

Bloody why? Oh you mean biafraud?

[@skate4358]

Skating brought me here

[@josephagonda6741]

J'ai aimé.Cest très bon.Cest une musique qui ne vieillit pas.

[@nilsakanilsnils593]

Thx trasher mag for finding this song

[@DanielAstorias]

Esta canción me acompañó en muchos momentos, Q.E.P.D William!

[@rattlesnakechroniclesonyt]

Nothing like a mind-blowingly good song to start off winter break.

[@anthonyp.7721]

Amen

[@MushroomScoot]

how does music this good actually exist?

[@estragon9754]

explore!

[@legally_tanner7412]

It doesn't

[@alexrinaldi3257]

MushroomScoot haha I said the same thing last night on a yellow magic orchestra video

[@jorgeclarkson4639]

This is why you should forsake the radio and go find music on the internet or in bargain bins at the record shop.

[@damienb1440]

juste does it

[@asocial957]

Still so happy, that the vinyl did not broke on the journey to the turntables¡

[@DvDPlaya]

Crailtap's: *_A Day with Gonz_* brought me here

[@joncortezz]

YES!

[@JustGiver99]

☢ ᴅᴠᴅ ᴘʟᴀʏᴀ ☣ same here! Love this tune

[@DvDPlaya]

My 3 yr old son loves that clip A day w/ Gonz and the song.

[@kinai1947]

CONVERSE ONE STAR PRO TOUR brought me here

[@dominickadusale5289]

Helsinki Helride 2017 brought me here. TWS!

[@mov999]

I’m not from Lagos, but I am from The Land of this is dope music; brotha’

[@bobweird506]

WOW!! One of the best musicians I have ever encountered on happenstance. Amazing. Blown away.

[@dagie4a]

fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk yeah

[@mikedome9475]

I haven't been this excited about discovering new music in a long time. I knew of William Onyeabor for a couple years now, but only really knew Fantastic Man... anyways, you know when you think you won't ever find new music that will give you the feelings like when you first heard your favorite bands? AND THEN YOU DO AND ITS THE BEST!? Yeah, thanks William.

[@marielmorales8874]

Dat bomb shit

[@uduification]

This artist was revolutionary!

[@9mod9]

I tell you

[@olifranklin2398]

thrash and burn anyone?

[@alexhale6582]

I have slowly been gravitated towards this wonderful piece of music, what an anomaly... the sheer imagery and principle behind all of William Onyeabor's music is inspirational to the point of elation... beyond unique.

[@paulgreifo2844]

Am i dumb? I have the feeling, that this song was covered in a Reggae-Way. If not, why does this song sound so familar for me?

[@SuperLoveLexi]

Elijah Wood brought me here!

[@damienhil4092]

The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

[@MawnstorFilms]

OH MY GOB! His music is phenomenal. I just want to crawl into this song and sleep for a thousand years.

[@MrJangojim]

+MawnstorFilms hell yeah, man ! have you seen the little documentary about him ?

[@MawnstorFilms]

Yea! I think you had mentioned it. That was great. He is such a mysterious guy.

[@MrJangojim]

yep, makes it only better !

[@maxmoutschen6788]

bro, ik ben ineens op uw comment gekomen :p

[@julioespin8405]

I remember 10 years ago picking up a Gilles Peterson compilation of African pop and one track was from William Onyeabor. I was like WTF is this?? It completely blew my mind away. Glad he's getting more recognition and more tracks are surfacing.

[@psbzu]

This is the stuff my weed induced dreams is made of. Why haven´t i hear this before?!?!? I must confess i´ve shed a couple of drops of liquid pleasure.

[@Tetrapodbomb]

Dear Thumbs Down People,Yall dumb.Love,Life

[@comradesanusihmaikudi6611]

The sweet music of my childhood

[@mrgakozak]

Oh, man, this is great stuff! Once again- why do people listen to junk, when there's this great music to explore and experience? I just don't get it.

[@javman1986]

RIP William, thanks for all the great music you created.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

I love this song. My 11 year old daughter was singing it the other day and I said how do you know that song? She said I was going through your records when you were at work 😂

[@viperviperviper2]

I can't believe I discovered William Onyeabor in 2020...

[@RicardoRodriguez-sz9im]

Me in 2021, and I will Love him for the rest of my days.

[@alexlanphere7358]

I first heard this in a cafe in Freetown Christiana, Denmark. Wonderful song and experience

[@MaxSavvy]

Why the nuclear hell did this track not make it onto the Fallout 4 soundtrack?

[@abdennourelhadda1763]

Sometimes watching skateboarding videos help you discover some great songs

[@wegothefunk]

For some reason I feel like texas sun by leon bridges and kruangbin and this song are the same? Idk much about musical structure, but something in there seems like they sampled this?

[@danielhoward755]

Wow, I agree about the feel of Texas Sun. Great observation. But I know nothing about the technical aspects of music. I took music theory in college as a general education class, but that was long ago. I just know what sounds great to me, like this sing.

[@nathanbaxter9748]

I got my vinyl today, brilliant.

[@eifossnomis3176]

Where?

[@DoctaDoon]

How has this not been featured in a fallout game yet?

[@johndevin4708]

now tromitsomitsx is not the otinhimer I was looking for guessing we'll have too publicly announce the delay of judgment day

[@TimeSlaveRecordings]

An inspiration to keyboard players everywhere and a true gent.

[@arbyguy]

This song is so dank I may explode

[@jean-nicolasduff6210]

Same here!!! BEST DISCOVERY SINCE DEVO!! XD

[@belts9988]

Thought they were saying "I've done it all..." !

[@DJESSBEEDEE]

Can't believe he's passed away. What a musical genius he was. RIP Onyeabor!

[@prez4085]

Chicano Batman brought me here

[@staceyfreeman755]

Okay.....wow....this is incredible. Never hear of this dude before! Respect.

[@charbander]

just listened to the 9 cd box set and genuinely not a single duffer amongst them...where on earth did this music come from...we are talking 70's dont forget...totally unreal...this stuff should be made compulsory listening to anyone that has ears...

[@Jojolexplosif]

charbander Is that a 9 cd boxset of Onyeabor's music?

[@charbander]

James Sagoe yep..

[@abdoulazizali1539]

il faut parle francai

[@rolla04]

2019!

[@RicardoRodriguez-sz9im]

The best song in the world!

[@Leo-pd8ww]

"I'm Tony Hawk"

[@damienb1440]

i am just discoverin' this artist and have not words to express my feeling when i am lestening William: just wonderfull: thanks very much William. You makes me happy. Love your music.

[@maicondelmick9796]

listen this in morning gives good humour in your day really atomic bomb. very good song .

[@ptadisbander7959]

Wow how insanely good of a track.

[@christopher23222]

RIP. Very sad listening through his discography. Legend.

[@isi772]

Esta mierda es lo mas SWEEEEEEETTTT que mis oidos han tenido el placer de captar en mucho tiempo joder!!! Ese sintetizador va directo al chakra del pecho y de momento los coros ATOMIC BOOMBB!!! SMOOTH!!!

[@deadendkid91]

I discovered this song when I was on a heavy mushroom trip and it soothed My soul.

[@artjomplaunov136]

way better than oppenheimer

[@maxbrown8665]

I only knew about Mr Onyeabor from BRAG Music Magazine Wed, 25/01/2017 having a photo of him at the keyboard - Before reading the small article I thought "I bet he's a Christian" and reading on, I learn he died recently and on Google, I learnt more about William and his life long passion.

[@adinocc2042]

Lovely music & a cool video too! Looks like it was drawn with a Flair marker. A favorite tool of mine!

[@chriswestley1396]

glad to see his music fans increase, recordings r better weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol

[@deathmetalandhiphop]

I was looking for a documentary about atomic bombs. I found this is great

[@emmanuelkorie8316]

Created in his imagery.

[@ManuelRamirez-tn5yi]

Love this song with HotChip!

[@RT-tn3pu]

Yup, definitely evidence that good music is like mathematics, good music is universal. Bet you could bump this on mars & Martians would begin to groove.

[@flynnryan6165]

Hey so anyone else notice that Like a Virgin by Madonna is a total ripoff of this song?

[@csdcs1000]

possible she sampled it ...

[@raaaaaaaaaak]

I would never notice it, if it wasn't for you. Thanks! :)

[@belect7243]

Great ears bro...!

[@sectionq1]

Nice catch!

[@belect7243]

nope, styled after, not sampled, just google it..no clear evidence of sampling it anywhere.

[@mattochoa849]

Thrasher brought me here so good

[@anthonycotham4346]

Thank you so much Luaka Bop. And thanks for showing me Brazil. Show me what's important next.

[@seaveranderson6219]

who is william onyeabor?

[@sililley2213]

Seaver Anderson a west African (Nigerian) musician who after making an incredible album which was ground breaking, whom then receded back into religion and found his music to be ante his religious beliefs

[@plakseltapes669]

They are too lazy to look up with google

[@Gnathorn]

"Who is William Onyeabor" is an album name you idiots xD He wasn´t serious.

[@glazinghost5951]

a Fantastic Man

[@sbslqvns]

The first TIme when I hear it, I was on the beach there was a man who looks like Antonio Banderas

[@MrWillmeyerson]

David Burne brought me here

[@ThePackDad]

B-E-A-youtifull!! A more relaxed song with remnants of Fantastic Man throughout. Perfect to listen to just before FM. Music that existed in the universe before it was made. He pulled from the air and gave it to us all.

[@GrimReader]

Beautiful track, it's criminal that Onyeabor is not better known

[@felipemillar6623]

Increíble, no puedo creer que descubrí esto en 2021, mirando el atardecer en la mejor Ola grande del Mundo, desde Pichilemu city, con la mejor música...

[@johanawampash2772]

X2 como lo descrubiste ? Yo Mirando el mar verde de la amazonia ecuatoriana.

[@giuliettavigueras]

Feels like the perfect soundtrack for 2020! Anyone else? In the inside and out?

[@zimbabweanjesus1369]

2020 is nothing but an atomic bomb except it’s nuclear

[@amrs54]

Wait till 2022…

[@ERNESTORODRIGUEZMADRID]

Me encanta esta canción me relaja cuando estoy haciendo los trabajos de la universidad

[@bota2112]

Fucking legend! R.I.P!

[@g0nk_droid]

found this in my Spotify discover Playlist, and hot damn I am a new fan. all of his music blows me away, so very glad to have come across Mr Onyeabor