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Simi announces release details for fifth studio album
Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has caused a stir today, June 18, 2024, with the exciting reveal of details about her upcoming album.
In her announcement, she shared a heartfelt story about her journey to creating the album. She spoke about the experiences of finding and losing herself and how the album became a way for her to rediscover her love for music.
Titled “Lost and Found,” the album is set to release on July 5, 2024. Simi expressed, ““LOST AND FOUND” is about me reclaiming my chemistry with music, melody, and love stories. I hope you feel it too when you listen.”
While specific details, such as the tracklist and featured artists, are yet to be unveiled, fans are eagerly anticipating the magic that ‘Soft Queen‘ brings to the music scene.
Simi, who is married to Sickle Cell advocate and musician Adekunle Gold, is not only a mother but also a producer and a supremely talented artist. Her upcoming album promises to be a significant milestone in her musical journey.
For most of my life, I have enjoyed the privilege of knowing myself deeply, unwaveringly, truly. In more recent years, I have also endured the discomfort of losing myself. Sometimes, to make room for something else that I needed to be – other times, because I could not, for the… pic.twitter.com/DuOUcnQUne
— Simi (@SympLySimi) June 18, 2024
Recall, Simi has voiced her concerns about the divisive nature of female competition within the music industry.
During a recent appearance on a foreign podcast hosted by Angela Yee on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Simi discussed the harmful effects of rivalry among women in music.
On the podcast, Simi highlighted how competition can escalate unnecessarily, leading to distractions and tension. She stressed the importance of unity among female artists, emphasizing that they all possess the potential to thrive without succumbing to rivalry.