Somto Bisina
Joeboy ranked high on the list of Nigerian artists taking Afrobeats to the global stage and he consolidated his success with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album.
On May 15, 2023, Joeboy released the track list for his upcoming sophomore album ‘Body & Soul’. The tracklist comprised 15 songs, including previously released tracks such as ‘Alcohol’, ‘Body & Soul’, ‘Contour’, and ‘Duffel Bag’.
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‘Body & Soul’ featured a number of artists, as Joeboy aimed to achieve both sonic depth and commercial appeal.
The album included Nigerian stars CKay and Oxlade, both of whom had recorded huge international success. It also featured Afrobeats sensation BNXN, Hip Hop star Odumodu Blvck, ace producer Tempoe, and fast-rising singer-songwriter Kemena.
Listeners would also get to enjoy an interlude from content creator Agba Oli Ekun. On the international scene, Joeboy collaborated with veteran American rapper Ludacris, who appeared on ‘Chicken, Spice, and Curry’.
‘Body & Soul’ marked Joeboy’s second album since the release of his debut album ‘Somewhere Between Beauty and Madness’ in 2021.
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The album already boasted quality songs in the form of the megahit record ‘Alcohol’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Contour’.
The highly anticipated album was set for release on May 17, and it was expected to be in contention for one of the best albums released in 2023.
