Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has set the stage for one of the year’s most anticipated releases by unveiling the official tracklist and striking album art for his upcoming studio album, No Excuses.
The 17-track project promises a dynamic fusion of Afrobeats and hip-hop, showcasing the rapper’s versatility and ambition to deliver a globally resonant body of work. Following the commercial and critical success of his previous projects, Sex Over Love and Young Preacher, No Excuses features an impressive array of 15 guest artists, blending UK and West African musical influences.
Key Collaborations and Producers
The album boasts a stacked list of features and production heavyweights:
| Collaborator | Track Title | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Tracey (UK Rapper) | Consistency | Blending UK Rap with Afrobeats flow. |
| Pa Salieu | Aura 4 Aura | Adding genre-fluid West African/UK sound. |
| Olamide, Phyno, Young Jonn | Despacito & W For Wetego | Nigerian heavyweights joining forces. |
| Bella Shmurda, Barry Jhay, Zinoleesky | Featured on various tracks | Showcasing top street-pop and Afropop talents. |
| Other Features | Valiant, The Kazez, Melissa, Leostaytrill, Kindlynxsh, Brotherkupa, and Wave$tart. | Diverse and wide-ranging artistic synergy. |
Production credits are equally strong, handled by top names including Jae5, Telz, Kofo Sound, Black Culture, Blaisebeatz, Magicsticks, Ramoni, ILON, DJ808, and BMH.
Ranging from tracks like Everlasting Taker to Star Life II, the album reflects Blaqbonez’s evolution, blending his witty lyricism and relatable storytelling with sophisticated, genre-fluid production. Fans are now counting down to Friday’s release to experience the next chapter in the rapper’s journey toward cementing his place among Africa’s most creative and commercially viable artists.
Source: African Publicity
