Ayo Maff’s highly anticipated debut album ‘Prince Of The Street’ is finally here. The album arrives a little over a year after the Lagos-born singer found mainstream success thanks to the Fireboy DML-assisted “Dealer.” The single helped put him on the map before he wasted little time familiarising the masses with his infectious brand of Street-pop. ‘MAFFIAN,’ his 7-track EP that came shortly after “Dealer,” produced other popular cuts like “Are You There” and “Last Week,” making his emotive baritone practically inescapable in 2024. 

While his impressive breakout year culminated in three nominations at the 17th Headies Awards: Next Rated, Best Street-Hop Artiste, and Headies Viewer’s Choice, Ayo Maff shows no signs of putting his foot off the gas. Like the title suggests, his debut LP finds him staking his claim as one of Street-pop’s current flagbearers, as he continues to sing endearing tunes that mostly convey the strains of his humble beginnings, a reality that many young Nigerians can relate to.

In a recent Apple Music interview with Nandi Madiba, the singer explains how Bariga, his birthplace,  influences a lot of his music. “Growing up in Bariga helped me – and I would even say it’s influenced my music in lots of ways. It allowed me to sing the reality, where I’m from, and the genuine lifestyle,” he says candidly. “I can’t be singing like I’m 30 when I’m still in my young age, so I don’t sing about things I don’t know. All the things I do sing about, people are also facing, so it’s all a reality check.”

‘Prince Of The Street’ includes features from artists like BNXN, Seyi Vibez and South African duo Jazzworx & Thukuthela while producers like SPACEBOY Mercury, Decs, Larrylanes, Young Daddy and Magicsticks and a few others are credited across the album’s 13 tracks. 

Listen to ‘Prince Of The Street’ here.