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Afro-Fusion Rising Star Minz Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘By Any Minz’

Afro-Fusion Rising Star Minz Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘By Any Minz’

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Set for release on October 4 via emPawa Africa, ‘BY ANY MINZ‘ is the eagerly anticipated debut album from chart-topping afro-fusion sensation MINZ. The album comes on the back of the viral hit track ‘Wap’ featuring afrobeats legend Davido, and the recently released Tekno-assisted ‘Diallo’, which has been championed by the likes of Notion, Earmilk, and Numero Magazine, and it charts Minz’s tumultuous and yet fulfilling journey from underground king to a bonafide leading man. Known across the continent as “your favourite artist’s favourite artist”, he channels his relentless drive to be heard into his album ‘By Any Minz‘, a title that cleverly reflects his determination to make an impact by any means necessary.

The creative process behind ‘By Any Minz‘ was intense and collaborative, with Minz locking in with French producer BGRZ (Central Cee, Omah Lay) for a month in Lagos, crafting the backbone of the album, while frequent late-night sessions with A&R 10Ten were integral to the album’s development. Alongside collaborations with Grammy-nominated producer Rugged (Davido, Asake), and Ozedikus (Rema, Qing Madi), the journey also took him to Berlin, where he worked with production duo 255 (Burna Boy, NSG). Influenced by legends such as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Angelique Kidjo, Minz infused the album with his pan-African spirit, aiming to represent the continent through his music.

The album opens with ‘Revelations’ with Minz inviting us on his journey so far as he reflects on his musical aspirations. ‘Shadow’ follows with its highlife melodies and defiant lyrics against doubters, while ‘Wo Wo’ reveals a grateful and introspective Minz over soulful chords courtesy of BGRZ. ‘Ja’ captures the euphoria of love and infatuation with infectious maracas and shakers, and he showcases his versatility on ‘Do’ featuring Blaqbonez as the track ushers us to the dancefloor with its vibrant Lagos nightlife vibe, while the Moliy-assisted ‘Drame’ offers an escape from the chaos of the real world.

The latter half of ‘By Any Minz‘ is punctuated by Minz’s heartbreak anthem ‘Lon3ly’ driven by melancholic saxophone, and more of BGRZ’s soulful chords, as well as ‘F.U’ featuring Projexx and Yo Trane, with its raw passion and afro R&B flavour. ‘Low’ sees Minz introducing us to what he calls the “new sound of Lagos”, while ‘Sokoto’ sees him making a spiritual call to the dance floor over EDM rhythms. The album closes out with the powerful hip-hop track ‘Disembark’ as Minz takes aim at naysayers once again, and the triumphant ‘Mo De Ma (By Any Minz)’ declares the arrival and resilience of Minz.

All in all, ‘By Any Minz‘ is an undeniable masterpiece, with each track on the album offering a unique story, blending Minz’s personal experiences with universal themes that resonate across cultures and generations. With its rich production, relatable songwriting, and diverse musical influences, the album stands as a testament to Minz’s unwavering talent and determination, solidifying his place as one of Africa’s leading new voices in global music. By stepping out of his comfort zone and taking a familial and community approach to creating this album, Minz has put together a project that is a bold statement of his artistic vision, while celebrating his Pan-African roots, and pushing the boundaries of pop music.

‘BY ANY MINZ’ ALBUM TRACKLIST

1. Revelations

2. Shadow

3. Wo Wo

4. Wap (featuring Davido)

5. Diallo (featuring Tekno)

6. Ja

7. Do (featuring Blaqbonez)

8. Drama (featuring Moliy)

9. Lon3ly

See Also

10. F.U (featuring Projexx, Yo Trane)

11. Low

12. Sokoto (featuring Zinoleesky)

13. Disembark

14. Mo De Ma (By Any Minz)

15. Wo Wo (Remix) [featuring BNXN, Blaqbonez)

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