Taves has shared a new two-pack single titled “W2Y.” The new songs, which the rising singer has been teasing for a few weeks now, arrive as his first official release since he put out ‘Are You Listening?,’ his 8-track debut that came out in mid-2024. Perhaps more importantly, the new singles are released under Mother Africa Reigns Supreme’s imprint, suggesting that the singer might have parted ways with his former label. 

While it’s taken Taves over a year to follow up on his debut, he’s ensured he didn’t lose all momentum by delivering a couple of standout features in that time period. Late last year, he stole the show on L.A.X’s euphonious “Let Me Know,” as well as “Compose,” a sleek collaboration with Mavin rapper LADIPOE. This year, he’s continued his impressive collab streak, adding his deft touch to Loti’s “Okrika” and Yarden’s “Ifeoma.” 

Teaming up with producer Arieenati, the singer’s latest two-pack, which includes “Way2Yung” and “6ways,” is imbued with the same type of charm and magnetism that helped previous singles like “Folake” and “Eleyele” resonate with his growing fanbase. The two-pack’s title track serves as a perfect soundtrack to youthful optimism and exuberance, as he delivers riffs and runs that explore his newfound vices and the thrills of adolescence. 

If “Way2Yung” is adequate for house parties and shindigs, the sensual “6ways” is better suited for close quarters. Here, Taves yearns and croons about a potential love interest whom he can’t seem to get out of his mind. “Is it too late? I’m calling, I don’t mean to bother you,” he sings charmily in the song’s opening seconds over evocative production that smoothly combines influences from both R&B and Trap. 

Listen to “W2Y” here.