Ghanaian-American singer and producer Amaarae’s highly anticipated second studio album “Fountain Baby,” released through Interscope Records on June 9th, 2023, has already made a monumental impact on the global music landscape.

In just over a year since its debut, the genre-blending, sonically adventurous project has amassed an astounding 1 billion combined streams across all major music and video streaming platforms, a testament to Amaarae’s rapidly rising star power and the widespread acclaim her innovative sound has garnered.

“Fountain Baby” seamlessly blends elements of Afrobeats, R&B, pop, electronic, and alté music, demonstrating Amaarae’s remarkable versatility as an artist, as she effortlessly shifts between sultry, emotive vocals and hypnotic, rhythmic flows over production that is both refreshingly modern and steeped in the rich musical traditions of her West African heritage.

The album’s lead single “Reckless & Sweet” has emerged as a global smash hit, its intoxicating melody and Amaarae’s captivating performance captivating listeners worldwide and further solidifying her reputation as one of the most compelling and genre-defying new voices in contemporary music.

The singer reacts to news of her achievement by tweeting:

“Perfect way to end an already incredible week! Got an email from the label yesterday, Fountain Baby has officially hit 1 BILLION STREAMS (& counting).

For an “alternative” artist from Ghana, for a girl who was recording songs in her room in Adjiriganor just 4 years ago… this is sum MAJOR MAINSTREAM SHIT!

THANK YOU TO THE FANS YOU DID THIS! Thank you for streaming, for buying concert tickets, merch! ILY ALL SO MUCH! ”

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She has returned with the release of her new project: roses are red, tears are blue — A Fountain Baby Extended Play

The project follows Amaarae’s recently released album, Fountain Baby. Executive produced by Amaarae and alongside her close collaborators Kyu Steed, Noah Glassman and KZ Didit, the project reveals a new chapter of her own life fueled by an innermost desire for self liberation, sonically honoring the sounds that line her home of Accra, Ghana.

Tracklist:

1. sweeeet
2. wanted (ft. Naomi Sharon)
3. jehovah witness
4. diamonds
5. this!
6. THUG (Truly Humble Under God)
7. Disguise Remix (ft. 6LACK)

https://open.spotify.com/album/7zgIcnbeNavZHeaTuVd6Po?si=zWqs0ytEReOyFnd78LCmgw