Nigerian singer, songwriter, and genre-fluid hitmaker Cheque returns with YAZI, a deeply personal EP. The project marks a defining moment in his artistic journey, introducing a refreshed sonic direction anchored in emotional hip-hop, trap-infused textures, and his signature melodic intuition. Opening the year with renewed hunger and creative clarity, YAZI captures Cheque in a season of reflection and forward motion, shaped by lived experience—bold in conviction, honest in emotion, and intentional in expression. It signals a new chapter driven by deeper storytelling, elevated confidence, and a sharper sense of self.
Rooted in Afropop while fluidly weaving through R&B, street pop, and melodic hip-hop, YAZI showcases Cheque at his most expressive and self-aware. The project explores themes of ambition, faith, pressure, gratitude, and resilience, balancing moments of triumph with introspection. Cheque does not shy away from the weight of visibility—the envy, expectations, and quiet battles that accompany progress—but instead confronts them with vulnerability and poise. Across the EP, his delivery feels conversational yet intentional, drawing listeners into a soundscape that is both sonically polished and emotionally raw. Each record unfolds like a personal journal entry—warm, reflective, and grounded in truth—underscoring his commitment to honest storytelling without sacrificing groove or replay value.
More than a collection of songs, YAZI is a statement of self-belief and evolution, reflecting an artist who understands that growth is rarely linear but always revealing. At its core, the EP affirms a quiet certainty: what is meant for you will not pass you by. With YAZI, Cheque sets the tone for an exciting year ahead—one defined by bigger moments, deeper expression, and music that resonates long after the first listen.
