Solana - Get The Money (Official Video)
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Fast-rising Lagos-born singer, songwriter and multidisciplinary creative Solana today releases her highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Girl From The West’, via Since ’93, following her signing to the label. Leading the project is focus track ‘Don’t Want’, a standout new release that offers a fresh introduction to Solana’s distinctive sound and evolving artistry.
The seven-track project marks an exciting new chapter for Solana, showcasing her boundary-pushing Yoru-Pop sound, a vibrant fusion of Yoruba musical traditions, Afrobeats, R&B and experimental pop. Bringing together previously released fan favourites ‘OkunKun’, ‘Dide’ and ‘O Rí Mi’ alongside four brand-new tracks, ‘Faaji’, ‘Get The Money’, ‘Little Birdie’ and ‘Don’t Want’, the EP explores the many sides of her artistry through infectious rhythms, unconventional production and playful melodies.
Building anticipation for the release, Solana hosted an exclusive listening party at Hope 93 Gallery in London. She is also set to host a second listening event in Lagos on Thursday 12th December, bringing the project back to her home city ahead of its release.
The release follows the extraordinary organic rise of ‘OkunKun’, which has surpassed one million streams and soundtracked more than 12,000 TikTok videos, earning co-signs from global stars including SZA, Doechii, Little Simz, Diplo, Mr Eazi and Tyla.
Born and raised in Lagos, Solana has spent years developing an artistic identity as colourful and multifaceted as the music itself. Beyond music, Solana is closely involved in shaping every aspect of her artistic world, from directing her own visual concepts to experimenting with fashion, styling and jewellery making. Her hands on, creative approach reflects an artist building a distinctive universe that extends far beyond the recording studio.
Drawing inspiration from Nigerian musical greats including King Sunny Adé, Ebenezer Obey and Lagbaja, alongside global pop innovators such as Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, Solana continues to push the possibilities of contemporary African pop onto a global stage. As a Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador, she represents an exciting new generation of African artists bringing their own cultural perspectives to international audiences.
Solana’s debut EP, ‘Girl From The West’, is out now via Since ’93.
Listen to EP below
