Nigerian-British musician Obongjayar has announced his debut album, Some Nights I Dream of Doors, out May 13th via September Recordings. As the latest preview, he’s shared the motivational new single, “Try.”
Some Nights I Dream of Doors spans 12 tracks and blends traditional Nigerian sounds with jazz, R&B, alternative, and pop music. Along with the diverse sonic palette, the album also addresses a number of personal and political topics. Preorders are ongoing.
The rousing “Try” was produced by Barney Lister and serves as a wake-up call from Obongjayar. “You always thought you knew/ Just the thing to do,” he sings. “Always thought this world would change its course for you/ Don’t be discouraged my dear if the doors don’t swing/ Hold on, keep on pushing.” Watch the accompanying video below.
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Prior to “Try,” Obongjayar shared the single “Message in a Hammer” last October. In addition to releasing the joint EP Sweetness with Sarz last year, he linked up with Little Simz (“Point and Kill”) and Pa Salieu (“Style & Fashion”). In 2020, he released a project titled Which Way Is Forward?
In support of Some Nights I Dream of Doors, Obongjayar is headed out on a spring tour across the UK and Europe. Pick up your tickets here.
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Some Nights I Dream of Doors Tracklist:
01. Try
02. Message in a Hammer
03. Parasite
04. Some Nights I Dream of Doors
05. Wrong for It (feat. Nubya Garcia)
06. Sugar
07. My Life Can Change Today (Interlude)
08. New Man
09. All the Difference
10. Tinko Tinko (Don’t Play Me for a Fool)
11. I Wish It Was Me
12. Wind Sailor
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