Global Afropop star Adekunle Gold is set to release his sixth studio album, aptly titled ‘Fuji’, promising a deep dive into one of Nigeria’s most enduring music genres. Dropped today, October 3rd, the 15-track project is framed not as a nostalgic look back, but as a bold step forward.
As the artiste shared in his own words, “This is not nostalgia. This is reinvention. This is me carrying my roots into the future.” The album is positioned as a blend of Lagos life, Nigerian history, and global heritage, all filtered through AG’s contemporary lens.
Sound Bites and Iconic Samples
The groundwork for ‘Fuji’ has been laid by four compelling singles, showcasing Adekunle Gold’s experimental use of musical interpolation and sampling:
- “Coco Money” notably interpolates Rihanna’s 2015 single “Bitch Better Have My Money,” which features Ye (Kanye West) and Travis Scott among its songwriters.
- The newly released single, “Believe,” samples the classic 70s soul hit “Just the Two of Us” by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.
This pattern suggests that listeners can expect more clever and iconic samples woven throughout the full album, making ‘Fuji’ a journey of discovery for music lovers across different eras and genres.
The 15 Melodies: Love Letters and Cultural Tributes
The 15-track project features a careful balance of personal narratives and cultural reverence.
Noteworthy Tracks:
- “My Love is The Same” (Track 6): Adekunle Gold revealed this track to be a tender love letter dedicated to his daughter, adding a deeply personal layer to the album’s core.
- “I’m Not Done” (Track 14): Serving as a reminder that the artist’s journey “never really ends,” this song provides an insightful statement on perseverance and legacy.
- “Lailo” (Track 11): This track directly references and is culled from the classic K1 De Ultimate song “Awa Tunde Batinde,” bridging generations of Nigerian music. Fans are eagerly anticipating Adekunle Gold’s take on this legendary Fuji melody.
- “Obimo” closes out the album in the final position.
Hidden Collaborations
Adekunle Gold previously announced that the album’s collaborations would be intentionally hidden to enhance the experience of discovery upon release. While “Bobo” is confirmed to feature Lojay and Shoday, and Davido is expected to appear on the project, the remaining list of contributors remains a mystery, adding an exciting element of anticipation for fans.
Full Tracklist: ‘Fuji’
- “Big Fish”
- “Don Corleone”
- “Bobo” ft. Lojay, Shoday
- “Coco Money”
- “Believe”
- “My Love Is The Same”
- “Love Is An Action”
- “Many People”
- “Attack”
- “Only God Can Save Me”
- “Lailo”
- “Oba”
- “Simile”
- “I’m Not Done”
- “Obimo”
The full experience of ‘Fuji’ begins today, October 3rd.
Source: African Publicity
