Olamide shares “Luvaluvah,” a three‑minute single produced by P.Priime from his new Olamidé album on YBNL Nation/EMPIRE, featuring fresh arrangements after a Lauryn Hill sample clearance challenge.
Olamide premieres “Luvaluvah,” a three‑minute statement of craft and creativity produced by P.Priime, as the lead release from his self‑titled Olamidé album on YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. After plans to sample Lauryn Hill’s late‑nineteen‑nineties classic met clearance hurdles, he and P.Priime reimagined the hook to capture the same soulful impact without legal constraints. Olamide’s admiration for Hill runs deep—he cites her work as a personal refuge—and that influence echoes through this track’s rich melodic turns and confident wordplay.
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Since launching his label in the early ten‑teens, Olamide has shaped Afrobeats with a string of chart‑topping albums and genre‑crossing singles. His breakthrough came with a debut that fused Yoruba lyricism and street‑wise narratives, followed by projects that introduced artists like Wizkid and Tiwa Savage to wider audiences. He earned Artiste of the Year honors at major African awards and has sustained a run of critically acclaimed releases, including last year’s Ikigai EP, which returned to his Yoruba rap roots.
“Luvaluvah” balances buoyant percussion and chopped vocal samples around Olamide’s rhythmic flow. He navigates themes of loyalty and lifestyle with lines that land on both club speakers and personal playlists. The single’s mid‑June release builds anticipation for the full album, a collection that promises collaborations, fresh production techniques, and the lyrical dexterity he’s known for. Available now on all major streaming platforms, “Luvaluvah” confirms Olamide’s ongoing role as a driving force in Nigerian music and highlights his dedication to pushing creative boundaries.
Olamide – “Luvaluvah”
Produced by P.Priime
19 June 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
