Darkoo has released a new project titled ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol 1).’ The 8-tracker comes off the back of an impressive spell that stretches back to May 2024 when she released her summer smash hit “Favourite Girl” with American rapper Dess Dior. The song’s smooth fusion of Afropop and Dancehall, coupled with a clever sample of Lenky’s iconic ‘Diwali Riddim,’ made it instantly irresistible. Rema’s splendid verse on the remix, which came a few months after the original, ensured the song remained in rotation until the end of the year. 

The success of “Favourite Girl” meant that Darkoo had found a new winning formula: giving recognisable classics a lush and sexy makeover. After teaming up with Davido and Jamaican producer Rvssian for “Right Now” a sensual number that was released late last year, she kicked off 2025 with “Focus On Me (All The Sexy Girls In The Club),” another rhythmic single that provided P-Square’s classic “Gimmie Dat” with a sultry update. 

Even though “Like Dat,” the follow-up to “Focus On Me (All The Sexy Girls In The Club),” does not feature any recognisable sample, it’s clearly inspired by the same noughties music that Darkoo has been sampling of late. On ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol.1),’ she continues to utilise this winning formula, exploring her unique sound and signature style that has become almost instantly recognisable. Another component of Darkoo’s new sound is the unmissable zest for centering women’s pleasure and desire that runs through these songs.

While the new project features her previously released singles — “Favourite Girl,” “Right Now,” “Focus On Me (All The Sexy Girls In The Club),” and “Like Dat” — new additions like “Stay,” “Options,” and “Your Number,” which samples 9ice’s “Gongo Aso,” are all also steeped in the nostalgia and rich tapestry of classic Afropop and R&B, with Darkoo giving them a contemporary twist. 

Listen to ‘$exy Girl $ummer (Vol.1),’ here.