UK-Nigerian rap sensation Darkoo has dropped her highly anticipated EP Sexy Girl Summer Vol. 1 today, delivering a bold and vibrant soundtrack for the season. Released via Virgin Music Nigeria, the eight-track project blends Afrobeats, UK rap, and dancehall into an unapologetic celebration of confidence, femininity, and summer energy. Featuring an all-star lineup of Nigerian artists—Victony, Rema, and Davido—the EP promises to dominate playlists with its infectious rhythms and empowering vibes, perfectly timed for sun-drenched days and late-night drives.
The tracklist includes standout collaborations like Psycho with Victony, Favourite Girl featuring Rema, and Right Now alongside Davido, alongside solo cuts such as Like Dat, Stay, Focus On Me, Your Number, and Options. Originally slated for June 20, the release was pushed to today, heightening anticipation after a string of pre-release singles that set the tone, including the club-ready Focus On Me (All The Sexy Girls In The Club). Darkoo has described Sexy Girl Summer Vol. 1 as a movement, born in the sun to empower anyone embracing their power, with lyrics and beats that exude boldness and self-expression. The EP builds on her breakout success with hits like Gangsta and her 2021 debut EP 2 In 1, further cementing her status as a genre-blending trailblazer.
Fans are already buzzing, praising the EP’s high-profile features and dancefloor-ready anthems, with early streams suggesting it’s poised to be a summer anthem. Available now on all major platforms, Sexy Girl Summer Vol. 1 showcases Darkoo’s evolution, merging her London roots with her Nigerian heritage to create a sound that resonates globally while staying true to her identity.
Listen to Sexy Girl Summer (Vol. 1) here.
