Sunday, December 14, 2025

October 2025: GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Lojay unveils his highly anticipated debut album ‘XOXO’, out via Koratori. Blending Afrobeats, R&B, amapiano, and global rhythms, the 14-track project explores the complexities of intimacy, heartbreak, and desire, weaving R&B sophistication into a new palette of Afrobeats that feels both global and deeply rooted.

The project lands with a tender collaboration for focus track ‘Memories’ featuring SA superstar Tyla. Opening with soft piano chords, the song unfolds into a laidback love story, with Lojay and Tyla trading heartfelt verses about fleeting but unforgettable moments of intimacy. Their chemistry radiates across the track, blending smooth Afropop melodies with gentle R&B undertones to create a timeless duet that captures both vulnerability and allure. ‘Memories’ embodies the emotional heart of the album – a reflective and sensual journey through passion, longing and connection.

‘XOXO’ also includes recent singles ‘Tenner’, a bold 3-step-inspired love song produced by Black Culture (behind Davido’s ‘Be There Still’), ‘MWAH!’ with UK R&B talent Odeal, and the Sarz-produced ballad ‘Somebody Like You’. Together, they underline Lojay’s versatility and hunger to push Afrobeats into fresh spaces, while keeping his storytelling deeply personal.

XOXO Tracklist

  1. Salê
  2. Tenner
  3. Mwah! (feat. Odeal)
  4. Shiver
  5. Body (feat. Feid)
  6. Miss Mariana
  7. Change You Up
  8. Jericho
  9. Wanchu
  10. Memories (feat. Tyla)
  11. Somebody Like You
  12. Sawa (feat. Victony)
  13. Suru
  14. Alright

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