Life is a wild rollercoaster ride, and the music industry is no exception. One moment, an artist is on top of the world, selling out shows left and right, the life of the party and the press's best friend. But in the blink of an eye, their latest singles struggle to gain traction on digital platforms. This is the current battle that Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, is facing in the Nigerian music scene.
Mayorkun, affectionately called the Mayor of Lagos, was once the industry's sweetheart (still is). He was the go-to guy for collaborations, to the point where he had to turn down offers. But lately, things haven't been as smooth for him. Maybe it's due to his intermittent breaks or his label change from Davido Music Worldwide to Sony Music West Africa, among other factors.
Regardless, after six months of silence, Mayorkun is making his comeback this October with his latest extended play, "Love...For Free," his first body of work since his 2021 release, "Back in Office."
The EP consists of five tracks, with two previously released ones and only one collaboration. Mayorkun plays it safe with this project, diving into the theme of love, opening up about his hiatus, and subtly addressing his frenemies. It's understandable if he seems a bit uncertain about the current market dynamics, trying to come to terms with how fast things have changed since he last dominated the scene. For an artist accustomed to consecutive hit singles and high demand from his peers, it's safe to say that Mayorkun is navigating uncharted territory.
Posted by user | Published on 2023-10-24 18:37:25