by Idara Inyang — February 2, 2023
Today, Nigerian-born Afropop tour de force Joeboy presents his own stripped down versions of iconic hits and thoughtful covers on Apple Music‘s Home Session.
“I selected these songs because they are really beautiful and they signify where I`m at mentally, one way or the other. What feels really special to me is the soul and the sincerity in the delivery of my vocals, the emotions it invokes. As a result, I think I am more mature, more precise, and more intentional with the way I go about my music,” Joeboy tells Apple Music.
Four exclusive unplugged tracks from the smooth singer, including the smash hits Sip (Alcohol), Contour, and his most recent release, Body & Soul, as well as a cover of Sean Kingston‘s summer earworm single, Beautiful Girls, are included on the Home Session EP, which is streaming on Apple Music in Spatial Audio.
“”˜Beautiful Girl` by Sean Kingston was basically the soundtrack of my early teen years and reminds me of when I started crushing on girls. The song really influenced my writing ability and cemented my love for pop-dancehall love songs,” he explains.
Joeboy’s career took off after joining Mr. Eazi‘s emPawa Africa platform in 2019 as a result of a spate of successful song releases, including Sip (Alcohol). Additionally, Joeboy will continue to be a mainstay on playlists and screens for years to come thanks to the release of his much awaited album.
Learn more about Joeboy’s unique Apple Music Home Session EP and his talent for combining catchy lyrics with moving stories to produce R&B songs with a pop influence.
