The Afrobeats trailblazer sent fans into a frenzy when she teased her second studio album, ‘The Year I Turned 21.’
In the lead-up to the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr has revealed details of the project’s tracklist, including some big name features.
Set for release on May 31, the 21-year-old Afrobeats star took to social media to unveil the album’s 13 tracks, listing collaborations with American R&B singers Coco Jones, Giveon, Anitta, Asake, Millar, and Seyi Vibez.
This continues Ayra’s fusion of Afropop with R&B that was so captivating on her debut album, 19 & Dangerous. Describing the record as deeply personal, Ayra has said the album will give insight into her evolution as an artist and young woman coming of age.
Take a look at the official tracklist for ‘The Year I Turned 21’:
#MccallOnlineNews® The highly anticipated tracklist for @ayrastarr's sophomore album, "The Year I Turned 21," has been finally announced with notable collaboration with Anitta, Asake, Coco Jones, Giveon, Millar, and Seyi Vibez. #LinkInBio or #Stories for more. pic.twitter.com/lpGdrd9fFM
— McCall Kwadzo (@mccallkwadzo) May 1, 2024
Given the critical acclaim and Afrobeats breakthrough Ayra achieved with her first album, anticipation is high for her to deliver another stunning body of work.
“The Year I Turned 21” seems poised to establish Ayra Starr as not just a rising star but a versatile and formidable talent, cementing her place at the forefront of Afropop’s new generation.
