Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay has unveiled his first solo effort of 2024, a two-pack single featuring tracks, ‘Unleash’ and ‘Falling.’ This release is a highly anticipated return for Lojay, as it serves to build excitement and prime listeners for his long-awaited debut album.
Lojay’s last release was the single, ‘Arizona released in November 2023, feauring veteran Nigerian rapper, Olamide. Since then, the rising star has been hard at work with notable collaborations, with Tyler ICU & Tumelo .za on “Mnike Remix”, Sarz on “Billions” and Fireboy DML on “Letting Go.” He also released a collaborative project titled, “Loveless – EP” with ace producer, JAE5 in March, 2024. Lojay also celebrated his first entry into the Billboard Hot 100 this year, when “Sensational” debuted on the chart, peaking at #71 after spending 8 weeks on the chart. The track also earned him two NAACP Image Awards and nominations at the BET Awards and MTV VMAs.
Building on this momentum, Lojay’s new release is a foray into his new era as an artist, whilst maintaining his distinct brand of lyricism and melodies that hold listeners spellbound. On “Falling,” he dons his romantic gangster persona and embarks on an adventure to give his love interest the time of her life in different exotic locations. The production here is bouncy, courtesy of P. priime, Louddaaa, godOmarr and Dayo Grey. In contrast, “Unleash” is an exhibition of life on the fast lane and how Lojay navigates the superstar lifestyle, as an artist. It’s produced by frequent collaborator, Sarz and genre-bending producer, Moon Willis.
