When an artist has a fan base that has become attached to a particular sound, experimenting with a different genre can be difficult. The artist has to introduce the new sound without completely losing the listeners who connected with the original identity.
Magixx takes an interesting approach to this problem on “Be the One.” Instead of choosing between contemporary Afrobeats and electronic dance music, he builds the song around both. The result is a track that almost feels like two different songs sharing the same idea.
Magixx Starts With the Sound His Fans Know
“Be the One” initially feels familiar.
The song opens with contemporary Afrobeats, giving Magixx enough room to operate within the soulful and melodic space that listeners have come to associate with him. The production allows his voice to carry the early part of the song without immediately revealing where the record is going.
That familiarity is important because it gives the listener something comfortable to hold on to.
Magixx has established himself around melodic Afrobeats, so beginning the song this way makes sense. The first section feels like the Magixx many listeners already know, but the song does not stay there.
The Switch Changes the Entire Direction
The interesting part of “Be the One” comes when the production switches.
What begins as contemporary Afrobeats gradually moves into an EDM influenced section. The change is significant enough that the record starts feeling like a different song, even though the central theme remains intact.
This is where Magixx makes the song particularly interesting.
Rather than simply adding an electronic element to an Afrobeats record, he uses the change in production to create a new phase of the song. The rhythm, energy and atmosphere move somewhere else.
Personally, I would have preferred the Afrobeats section to remain a complete song because that part of the record is closer to the sound I would naturally expect from Magixx. The EDM influenced section is not necessarily bad, but it changes the character of the song considerably.
That difference is also what makes the record worth discussing.
The Song Is Built Around Movement
The lyrics follow the same idea as the production.
The opening presents a feeling of freedom, peace and movement. There is an emphasis on feeling complete, enjoying the moment and allowing things to flow naturally. The imagery of the wind, sunrise, breeze and movement gives the first part of the song a sense of travelling forward without unnecessary resistance.
Then the lyrics become more energetic as the production changes.
The countdown, mission and call to action introduce a competitive energy. The song moves from simply enjoying the journey to wanting to become the person who stands out at the end of it.
That makes the title “Be the One” more meaningful. It is not simply a repeated phrase placed in the chorus. It represents the central idea of the record: confidence, movement, ambition and the determination to remain standing.
Magixx Is Showing More Work Ethic
One thing that stands out about Magixx at this stage of his career is his willingness to work.
There is a level of consistency in his output that is becoming difficult to ignore. He is not simply relying on the sound that introduced him to listeners. He is actively trying different ideas and finding ways to expand his musical identity.
That kind of experimentation is important for an artist who wants to build a long career.
There are many musicians who discover one sound that works and then continue reproducing it until the audience becomes tired. Magixx appears more interested in finding out how far he can take his sound.
The comparison that comes to mind is Rema, particularly in the willingness to explore different sounds instead of treating one successful formula as permanent.
The Production Is the Real Experiment
The production is ultimately what gives “Be the One” its identity.
The Afrobeats section and the EDM influenced section are not completely separate ideas. They are connected by the song’s theme and Magixx’s vocal performance, but they create different listening experiences.
That is a risk.
For listeners who came specifically for Magixx’s soulful Afrobeats sound, the switch could feel unnecessary. But for listeners interested in seeing him experiment, it gives the song another dimension.
In a music environment where many releases can sound interchangeable, there is value in an artist deliberately making a song that forces the listener to adjust halfway through.
I may prefer the first half, but I can still appreciate why the second half exists.
“Be the One” Has a Clear Sense of Intention
The strongest thing about the record is that the change does not feel completely random.
There is an idea behind it.
Magixx is using the production to move the listener from calmness into action. The first part is about being present, moving with ease and allowing life to happen. The second part becomes more aggressive and motivational, pushing the listener towards action and competition.
That makes the two production styles serve different parts of the same message.
It is the kind of intentionality that is becoming harder to find in mainstream music, where artists can sometimes settle for whatever sound is currently working.
“Be the One” at least attempts to do something different.
Magixx Could Be Approaching a Bigger Moment
Magixx’s increasing output also matters.
Sometimes talent alone is not enough to break a song into the wider market. An artist needs enough releases, performances and visibility for listeners who are not already fans to eventually come across something that connects with them.
That is where volume can become useful.
With the amount of work Magixx is putting out this year and the different sounds he is exploring, there is a greater possibility of finding that one record that connects beyond his existing audience.
Whether “Be the One” becomes that record remains to be seen, but the ingredients are there: a clear concept, strong songwriting, a memorable central phrase and production that does not simply stay in one lane.
Final Thoughts
The song begins in a space that feels familiar to his audience before transforming into an EDM influenced record. I personally prefer the Afrobeats portion and would have liked to hear that idea developed into a full song, but the switch gives the record its most important talking point.
More importantly, Magixx is showing that he is willing to take risks with his sound.
The lyrics communicate confidence, freedom, movement and ambition, while the production reinforces that journey by changing with the message. At a time when many artists can sound predictable, that level of intention is valuable.
Magixx is clearly putting in the work. Now, with the amount of music and experimentation surrounding him, the question is not whether he can make good records. It is whether one of these records will become the song that takes him into a much wider audience.
