Nigerian singer and songwriter Cheque returns with ‘YAZI,’ a seven-track EP representing a new direction for the artist, leaning into emotional Hip-Hop, Trap-infused production, and his natural melodic style. The EP finds Cheque in a reflective moment where he explores themes of ambition, faith, and resilience across tracks like “Goodbye” and “Ocean Dry.”  

Rooted in Afropop while drawing from R&B, Street-Pop, and melodic Hip-Hop, the project showcases Cheque at his most expressive, moving between solemn lows and celebratory highs. He addresses the pressures that come with progress without shying away from vulnerability. 

Right from the opener,  “Booming,” to the closer, “Desperado,” each song unfolds strongly, and he sings with the urgency of a man weighted by his own struggles while occasionally slipping in bits of joy.

For its sonic experience, the EP is cohesive, and the songs smoothly flow into one another, allowing for emotions to be felt on a full scale.  It is evident that with ‘YAZI,’ Cheque aimed to start the year on a high note, and his renewed focus on honest storytelling comes to play.

Listen to ‘YAZI’ here.