Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr has finally released her highly anticipated sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21”, just in time for her 21st birthday in June.
The album’s lead single, “Commas“, was released in February and has been nominated for a BET Her award, alongside nods for Best New Artist and Best International Act. The empowering anthem encourages perseverance in the face of rejection, with “commas” symbolizing achievements.
The single was followed by another hit, “Bad Vibes”, featuring Seyi Vibez.
Check out the album tracklist below:
Ayra Starr’s debut studio album, “19 and Dangerous”, released in August 2021, included chart-topping songs like “Away”, “Rush”, and “Bloody Samaritan”, which she later remixed with American singer Kelly Rowland.
“Rush” earned her a first Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category, making her the youngest Nigerian female artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award in that category.
“The Year I Turned 21” is a 15-track album featuring collaborations with top artists like Asake, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, Rvssian, and Rauw Alejandro on tracks like “Goodbye (Warm Up)”, “Last Heartbreak Song”, “Woman Commando”, and “Santa” respectively. The album also includes the previously released “Commas” and “Bad Vibes”.
Stream the album now on Spotify:
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