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.
1) Try ()
2) Message in a Hammer ()
3) Parasite ()
4) Some Nights I Dream of Doors ()
5) All We Are (How to Last) ()
6) Sugar ()
7) My Life Can Change Today (Interlude) ()
8) New Man ()
9) All the Difference ()
10) Tinko Tinko (Don't Play Me for a Fool) ()
11) I Wish It Was Me ()
12) Wind Sailor ()