Lojay Shares Double-Drop ‘Falling’ And ‘Unleash’

New heat from the Nigerian icon…

18 · 10 · 2024

Lojay returns with sharp-edged one-two ‘Falling’ and ‘Unleash’.

The Nigerian icon is part of a golden era for West African music and culture, with a series of artists making their mark internationally. Lojay leads from the front, and a string of releases over the summer have given fans some all-out fire.

Working in the studio with the likes of Fireboy DML and Sarz, the star returns to his solo lane for this all-new double single.

On the creation of ‘Falling,’ Lojay shares…

“Long story short, I caught feelings and was essentially trying to capture those feelings in a song so my fellow softies could listen and grin with pure excitement. It’s a song that just keeps you daydreaming and smiling from beginning to end, and that was my intention for the song because that’s what love does to you.”

On the old-fashioned flip side, ‘Unleash’ founds Lojay describing the hustle and grit of modern Lagos – this is a long way from picture postcard scenes…

He adds:

“‘Unleash’ highlights the daily struggle of trying to keep up with the pressures of society today. It’s Lagos living in a nutshell, honestly. It’s brutal and beautiful at the same time, and my intention was to encapsulate that in the song with a mix of sultry chords, heavy drums, and a vocal texture that just brings it all together.”

Tune in now.

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