After much anticipation, Asake’s third studio album, “Lungu Boy,” has finally been published. After the release of two successful albums, “Work Of Art” (2023) and “Mr Money With The Vibe” (2022), Asake’s latest release, “Lungu Boy,” demonstrates his growing artistic ability and close ties to his heritage.

The songs “Wave,” featuring British rapper Central Cee, and “Active,” featuring American rapper Travis Scott, were released before to the album.

In “Lungu Boy,” Asake masterfully blends time, space, genre, and rhythm, creating a soundscape where the indigenous beats of Lagos intertwine with global influences. This album serves as a reflection of his identity, offering a sonic exploration of his early beginnings and how they’ve shaped his journey as an artist. “Lungu Boy explains my early beginnings in music and how it shaped me into the person I am becoming,” Asake shared with Apple Music. “The English word is ‘ghetto.’ As you can tell from the choice of collaborations, “Lungu Boy” is my heritage and culture spreading to the rest of the world.”

With collaborations featuring Ludmilla, Central Cee, Stormzy, Travis Scott and Wizkid, “Lungu Boy” represents a new iteration of Afrobeats, embracing a fusion of domestic and international influences. “It’s a new field,” Asake says. “I refuse to limit myself and strive to share my African heritage with the world through a blend that goes beyond just a sound.”

The album’s sonic textures result from a fusion of traditional styles with Afropop, samba, amapiano, funk, and hip-hop, allowing Asake to push creative boundaries while exploring diverse moods and themes. “Consistency and exposure lead to growth,” he notes. “I’m glad to see it reflected in my writing as well.”