Boj - Gbagada Express (Album)

BOJ arrives with the bountiful and ambitious “Gbagada Express” album, featuring a wealth of collaborations from across the diaspora; WizKid, Davido, Amaarae, Enny, Fireboy DML, Buju, Fresh L, DarkoVibes, Pretty Boy D-O, Kofi Jamar, Joey B, Moliy, Mellissa, Victony, Mr Eazi, Obongjayar, Afro Nation and Tiwa Savage. The alté pioneer bridges the gap between London and Lagos with his trademark blend of infectious afrobeats and smooth R&B, subtly weaving a narrative of shared heritage and culture throughout the album’s entirety.

From the sepia-hued, smooth microphone control of “Culture” feat. ENNY, to the angelic toplines of “In A Loop” feat. Moliy & Mellissa, “Gbagada Express” boasts a rich tapestry of features, but it’s BOJ’s trademark honeyed vocals that provide the backbone to this abundant project. Previous single “Emotions” is one of the only tracks on the album BOJ tackles solo, a tale of turbulent relationships and coming to terms with the pitfalls of the bachelor lifestyle.