Seyi Vibez, the Ikorodu-born artist, has gone from gaining smirks to demanding attention. Since November 2022, he's built a substantial catalogue, releasing eight projects in under two years:
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Billion Dollars Baby (Nov 2022)
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Billion Dollars Baby 2.0 (Dec 2022)
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Memory Card (Jan 2023)
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Vibe Till Thy Kingdom Come (June 2023)
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Thy Kingdom Come (June 2023)
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NAHAMciaga (Dec 2023)
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Vibez Incorporation Mixtape, Vol. 1 (May 2024)
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Loseyi Professor (July 2024)
Dropping eight projects in twenty months could be risky, but Seyi's popularity has grown with each release.
On July 12th, he released ‘Loseyi Professor’. The cover art features Seyi Vibez channeling Albert Einstein. The tracklist is a collection of city names (Lagos, Doha, Casablanca, Santorini, Abu Dhabi, Manchester) with a final track titled "Albert Einstein."
The EP has received mixed reviews. Some miss the high-energy Seyi Vibez of "Chance," the voice that soundtracked late-night adventures. 'Loseyi Professor' showcases a decidedly mellower production. Online murmurs suggest listener fatigue and a yearning for the "old Seyi Vibez."
But what if the world itself has shifted? Perhaps, like Seyi's sound, we've matured, grown weary. Maybe these downtempo tracks aren't a sign of fatigue, but an invitation. An invitation to introspection and stillness.
Not every night is a high-octane chase. Sometimes, embracing quiet moments is essential.
Despite the mixed reception, 'Loseyi Professor' is projected to chart at No. 2 with 9-11 million on-demand streams (equivalent to 6,000-7,330 units). This follows the success of 'Vibez Incorporation Mixtape, Vol. 1,' which debuted at No. 1 with 13.9 million streams (9,240 units), held the top spot for seven weeks, and remained in the top 10 for ten weeks. It currently boasts over 88 million streams and platinum certification (58,670+ units).
So next time "Loseyi Professor" plays, and you crave a beat drop, consider this: maybe that's the point. Maybe the world, and Seyi's music with it, is simply reflecting the times.