Friday has become the de-facto release day in the music industry, and a plethora of tracks vie to become the soundtrack of that weekend and beyond. Sifting through it all every Friday morning can be overwhelming for many listeners, so every week we compile some highlights.
Fave – Scatta Scatta
Nigerian pop star, Fave has announced the release of her first solo single this year tagged “Scatta Scatta”. The record was produced by frequent collaborator Damie—who also produced the award-winning “Baby Riddim” just 12 months ago.
She sings “My dream is My dream is, shopping with you in Montego”. “It’s only coincidental that Montego Bay happens to be in a country that I’ll come from in my next life. Lord knows that if Montego wasn’t an actual place, we woulda created it ourselves,” Fave explains via her personal notes.
Ayra Starr — “19 & Dangerous Deluxe”
The young vibrant Nigerian female pop star Ayra Starr, has had exponential growth in her artistry evident in her previous single “Rush.” Including her beautiful remix for “Bloody Samaritan” with American sweetheart Kelly Rowland.
Ayra Starr, rebirths the release of her debut album on a deluxe mode after understanding how to make her artistry strike bolder statements. From her music, confident fashion, and everything that surrounds her art. She makes the second version of her debut album “19 & Dangerous,” which introduced her as a star who is an influential force for teens and Gen Z to reckon with.
Mr. Eazi feat. Falz — “Patek remix”
Mr. Eazi keeps penetrating into the soundscape. Currently, he is preparing the table for his forthcoming album. The star has armed himself with many hot and interesting laid-back singles and “Patek,” which was originally released a few weeks ago has now returned. With high hopes that it reignites all the spark to fire up to the number one spot of the music charts. This time he remixes the potential hit track with Falz.
Reekado Banks — “Jeun To Da”
As Reekado Banks is back with “Jeun To Da.” He makes this special appealing number telling listeners that he wants them to eat well and enjoy their life. Reekado Banks wishes that he ceases the airwaves and stereo with this new slow burner tagged “Jeun To Da.”
Young John — “Love Is Not Enough Vol.2”
Young John, continues walking to fully explore his pop star. Earlier this year he rendered the first version of an introductory EP after he signed a recording contract with Chocolate City Music. John has been moving fast. His previous hit single “Xtra Cool,” officially ushered his growing fans who love him as he has transitioned.
Young John comes back with a second volume of the love-inflected EP. A project that showcases him as another hot Naija pop star. John is becoming one we can look out for and trust for sweet love and pop-dubbed songs anytime any day.
Other notable releases this week include songs from YDA feat. Alpha P and King Perry, Guchi, Liya, Iyanya, DJ Tunez feat. D3an and Omawumi, Lade, Moliy, Vector & Cracker Mallo, Azanti, MannyWellz, Begho, Fave, Twelve XII and more.
