Taxi Driver — Joeboy
Joeboy takes center stage on this week’s New Music Friday with the lead single of his forthcoming album, ‘Viva Lavida’. The song, which he teased through short film episodes starring comedian Layi Wasabi and public figure Asher Kine, features the actors sharing heartbreak stories in the backseat of a taxi where Joeboy, playing the role of the “Taxi Driver,” also assumes the part of a therapist.
On ‘Taxi Driver’, the singer soulfully mourns a lost love, opening with the poignant lyrics “Who send me make I fall in love again? I be dey think say you go be my sweet sugar cane”, delivered over a subtle guitar progression reminiscent of Ghanaian highlife melodies. The track marks Joeboy’s second release of 2025, with both singles serving as part of the rollout for his third studio album, arriving roughly two years after his sophomore effort.
Lyrically, ‘Taxi Driver’ finds Joeboy seeking solace from the emotional turmoil he endured in the relationship. He has moved past the pain, resolute in his decision to let go, unfazed by any pleas to work things out. With these two releases, Joeboy’s upcoming project is shaping up to be a collection of soulful heartbreak music from an artist whose track record proves he truly knows his craft.
One of the most talented new-school pop artists, Tar1q, is known for weaving themes of heartbreak, love, and life’s musings into his music. His latest release, ‘Must Have Been’, arrives remarkably soon after an eventful 2024 and the release of his studio EP, ‘Okada Airlines’.
Must Have Been — Tar1q
Tar1q’s innate ability to craft emotive melodies sets him apart from his peers, and on ‘Must Have Been’, he bids a lover an early goodbye, mourning what could have been. The song finds him grappling with the pain of his new reality, lamenting that despite now being strangers, he put in significant effort to make the relationship work.
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