African music famous person Joeboy is closing out the yr on a excessive be aware with Physique, Soul & Spirit, a brand new EP coming Nov. 17 through emPawa Africa. The five-track set is the Lagos, Nigeria-based singer’s second undertaking of 2023, following the Could launch of his acclaimed sophomore album, Body & Soul.
A grasp of melodic hooks acknowledged for his earnest, soul-searching lyrics and afrobeats smashes like 2021’s “Sip (Alcohol)” (400m+ streams), Joeboy dives deep into his introspection bag on this five-song EP, kicking issues off in the present day with the lead single “Solely God Can Save Me,” produced by Debo.x.
The place Physique & Soul centered on themes of discovering and embracing love, Physique, Soul & Spirit is a darker, moodier undertaking that sees Joeboy delve deep into his psyche to deal with topics like navigating societal pressures, paranoia, insecurity and the darkish facet of affection.
The Physique, Soul & Spirit classes coincided with Joeboy studying to document himself within the studio, a improvement that he says led to higher self reflection and a little bit of melancholy. The place he would sometimes produce other individuals round throughout his recording and writing course of, for this undertaking he was on their lonesome with a mic and a pen. Unburdened by companionship, Joeboy freely offloaded his pent-up feelings right into a set of songs that discovered him setting off firmly in a contemporary course.
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“I’ve been via a rollercoaster of feelings because the launch of my album,” Joeboy says. “I’ve needed to actually dig deep to maintain my sanity intact and placed on a courageous face to maintain up appearances. The songs on the EP embody my journey via this emotionally-draining interval.”
Originating from a spot of uncooked vulnerability, the introspective “Solely God Can Save Me” speaks to the will to regulate one’s personal destiny whereas realizing the alternative is, the truth is, true. “It’s simple to get carried away and consider we will do all of it ourselves,” Joeboy says. “I got here to the conclusion that I’ve no management over my journey in life. All I can do is solid my worries on God, and consider he’ll deal with all of it.”
Talking additional on the observe, Joeboy said:
“The tune got here from a spot of realization over an odd two-week interval that had me questioning every thing and everybody. I found numerous adverse issues occurring round me, and began seeing individuals for who they honestly have been. I wanted sure individuals to be there for me, however they disappeared. I actually felt alone, and it turned apparent to me that human beings should not dependable, and most of the people are solely there for you on the situation that they will achieve one thing from you. I got here to the conclusion that you’re actually and really alone on this earth, and God is the one supply of energy and succor.”