Nigeria: Lojay shares new single Moto

The track, off his upcoming new EP Gangster Romantic due for release 3 March, is available for streaming and download here.

‘Moto’ is a heart-wrenching Afrobeats number from the ‘Monalisa’ hitmaker, and is a follow up to his energetic dance floor singles ‘Leader’ and ‘Canada’.

‘Moto’ is delivered in a slower, sober pace, with the track showcasing a more vulnerable side to Lojay, as he reflects on romantic loss, yearning and dashed dreams.

The song was produced by Lojay himself with the finishing touches added by Elementz and AOD, while its video was directed by Atlanta-based director Des Gray, who is responsible for visuals for the likes of Quavo, Davido and Lil Baby. Starring Lojay, the video explores the narrative of his relationship and eventual breakup, edited with a consuming tint of blue to mirror the grave intensity of the song.

Carrying a sombre energy throughout, ‘Moto’ explores heartache through the lush layers of Lojay’s distinctive vocals as he showcases his lyrical abilities through raw songwriting and storytelling, eased in with soft electric guitar strums and mellow Afrobeats percussion.

Lojay’s upcoming EP is representative of the turbulent world of Lojay, marked by passionate affairs, in-depth reflection, acute fears and romanticism. It is an intimate reflection on the past year of his life, with Lojay repurposing his candid journals and emotional entries on love, life and heartbreak into a broody sonic diary rife with reflections, expectations and contemplations about independence. The result is a moodier world, brimming with bouncy direction and effortless energy as he bares himself, leaving nothing behind.

The singer has announced that he will embark on an Australian tour this March.