Ever since an early Obongjayar demo first surfaced on SoundCloud in 2016, it's been clear that Steven Umoh, the man behind the moniker, possesses a completely unique talent. Known to his friends simply as 'OB', the Nigerian-born, London-based musician pens stirring and spiritual lyrics, while commanding a distinctive voice that flits between rap, song and spoken word. With afrobeats, soul and hip-hop influences, he has created a bold, genre-defiant musicality. His debut full-length, 'Some Nights I Dream of Doors' represents a real levelling up for Obongjayar. Across twelve tracks, he deftly moves through diverse sounds and subcultures while navigating a wealth of personal and political topics.
Track Listing:
1. Try - Obongjayar
2. Message in a Hammer - Obongjayar
3. Parasite - Obongjayar
4. Some Nights I Dream of Doors - Obongjayar
5. All We Are (How to Last) - Obongjayar
6. Sugar - Obongjayar
7. My Life Can Change Today (Interlude) - Obongjayar
8. New Man - Obongjayar
9. All the Difference - Obongjayar
10. Tinko Tinko (Don't Play Me for a Fool) - Obongjayar
11. I Wish It Was Me - Obongjayar
12. Wind Sailor - Obongjayar
Year of Production: 2022