Obongjayar shares “Holy Mountain,” produced by London and Yeti Beats, from his new album Paradise Now under September Recordings.
Obongjayar releases “Holy Mountain,” a two‐minute, twenty‐nine‐second track from his 2025 album Paradise Now produced by London and Yeti Beats under September Recordings, featuring Obongjayar’s signature blend of introspective lyricism and genre—fusing alt‐R&B, Afrobeat, and indie rock elements into a concise—yet potent—anthem.
Born Steven Umoh in Calabar and raised by his grandmother, he moved to London at seventeen, where he developed a style informed by American hip‐hop and Nigerian spirituals; his debut EPs gained attention for their spoken‐word intensity before his first album, Some Nights I Dream of Doors, earned critical praise in 2022 for its emotional breadth.
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On “Holy Mountain,” his vocal delivery alternates between plaintive croons and rhythmic cadence as he addresses themes of redemption and self—realization over a pulse of driving percussion and atmospheric synths. The album’s wider narrative confronts political disillusionment, identity struggles, and personal transformation, with earlier singles like “Jellyfish” and “Talk Olympics” marking his foray into socially conscious commentary.
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Yeti Beats, known for work with Doja Cat, co—produced “Holy Mountain” alongside London to balance electronic textures with organic instrumentation, underscoring Obongjayar’s commitment to authenticity. Since signing with September Recordings, he has collaborated with artists ranging from Danny Brown to Little Simz and performed at major festivals across Europe and North America. The release of “Holy Mountain” continues his trajectory from underground breakout to a boundary—pushing figure in global music, confirming his reputation for delivering layered, thought—provoking compositions that resonate long after the final note.
Obongjayar – “Holy Mountain”
Produced by London, Yeti Beats
30 May 2025
15 Songs, 42 minutes
℗ 2025 September Recordings Ltd, under exclusive license from Obongjayar
