Nigerian music star Skales is preparing to delight fans with a brand-new single titled Mental, scheduled for release on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The singer broke the news on Monday, September 1, 2025, with a teaser clip that offered listeners a preview of the energetic and catchy sound that has become his trademark.
Skales, whose career boasts hits like Shake Body, has continued to evolve musically while staying connected to his audience. Mental marks the latest step in his journey, as he seeks to deliver fresh sounds to both long-time supporters and new listeners.
The single will be available on all major streaming platforms from Friday, giving fans worldwide the chance to experience Skales’ latest vibe.
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MENTAL🚨OUT ON FRIDAY🚨pic.twitter.com/OFiCCwpWEx
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 1, 2025
In other news, Skales is experiencing a remarkable career resurgence with his 2014 hit single “Shake Body”—ten years after its original release.
The energetic Afrobeats anthem has found new life on TikTok, going viral in just two months and triggering a wave of renewed interest that has pushed Skales to achieve fresh milestones on Spotify.
In April 2025, Skales hit 1 million monthly listeners on the platform for the first time in his career. By May, that number had doubled to 2 million—a major achievement for the independent artist.