Ayra Starr, the Nigerian singer, has unveiled her highly-anticipated second album titled, ‘The Year I Turned 21’.
Released in the early hours of Friday, the album follows the success of her 2021 debut project, ’19 & Dangerous’.
In ‘The Year I Turned 21’, the songstress chronicles her experiences with love, loss, growth, and the complexities of fame.
The project also reflects a maturation in Starr’s sound and storytelling.
‘The Year I Turned 21’ includes an impressive lineup of collaborations such as Giveon, the American R&B singer; Anitta, the Brazilian pop star; Coco Jones, the US singer; and fellow Nigerian artistes Asake, Seyi Vibez, and Milar.
Speaking of her features on the project, Starr recently revealed that she collaborated with Asake and Seyi Vibez because of her genuine admiration for their talents and not to stir up any supposed rivalry between their fanbases.
Tracks on the new album include ‘Birds Sing Of Money’, ‘Goodbye (Warm Up)’, ‘Woman Commando’, ‘Control’, and ‘21’.
Others are ‘Lagos Love Story’, ‘Rhythm & Blues’, ‘Last Heartbreak Song’, ‘Bad Vibes’, ‘Orun’, ‘Jazzy’s Song’, ‘1942’, and ‘The Kids Are Alright’.
Born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Starr became a viral sensation after releasing her hit track ‘Bloody Samaritan’ in 2021.
With numerous awards and accolades, Starr has become one of the continent’s fastest-rising artistes.
She was among the Nigerian music stars nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards.
She was nominated in the maiden ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for her hit song ‘Rush’.
The music star, however, lost to Tyla, the South African singer.
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