Nigeria: Pheelz drops Pheelz Good II EP

The project, the second instalment from the BET and MOBO awards-nominated hitmaker’s Pheelz Good trilogy series, experiments with Afrobeats, R&B, soul and hip hop, and offers an intimate and unfiltered reflection of the artist’s identity.

Thematically, Pheelz Good II explores a range of subjects, including love and relationships, as well as personal struggles and triumphs. According to a statement, the new collection was inspired by the singer’s journey of self-discovery.

“I want to introduce the world to a new style of Afrobeats, and also show people back home another style of interpreting the Afro spirit as I’ve been doing for over a decade now,” Pheelz said. “Pheelz Good II is a hybrid of different other sides of Afrobeats. It’s creating a marriage between emotions and the dance floor once again, through the goddess that is Afrobeats. This project is an intimate reflection of my true self, where I’m unapologetically me, embracing my vulnerabilities and that crazy rage within. It’s about fully owning who I am and allowing my audience to connect with the raw, unfiltered version of myself.”

The EP opens with ‘Fever’, a flirtatious track featuring Niniola capturing the excitement of a new romantic encounter. ‘Majo’, which means “dance” in Yoruba, follows as a high-energy anthem inspired by a friend’s wedding and Nigeria’s owambe parties. 

The EP turns introspective with ‘Kamikaze’, where Pheelz addresses life’s struggles and anxieties, while the mood changes with ‘Yeye’, which discusses the thrill and vulnerability of romance. ‘Rotate’ celebrates connection and rhythm. 

Pheelz’s career began as a producer, collaborating with legends like Olamide, Davido and Wizkid as a teenager. Over his career, he has also worked with pop giants Usher and Pharrell Williams, and earned endorsements from Dr Dre and Timbaland.