On August 29, 2024, Fireboy DML‘s fourth album, “Adedamola,” was formally released. ‘Adedamola,’ which is called after Fireboy’s first name, follows his third album ‘Playboy’ and offers a more profound, contemplative approach to artistic expression.
The lead singles “Yawa” and “Obaa Sima,” which were commercially successful, came before the album. The album is enhanced by guest appearances by Grammy-winning American singer Jon Batiste, Afrobeats artists Lojay and Spinall, and Nigerian music legends Lagbaja and Seun Kuti.
Fireboy sets out on a quest of self-discovery with his fourth self-titled body of work, creating music that reflects his feelings and provides the familiarity that won him listeners’ love and respect.
The 28-year-old’s 14 tunes include singles that express his desire for romantic love and the difficulties he has in pursuing it. He makes party-starting edits to advance his commercial push while sharing the endless challenges that come with stardom.
The song ‘Hell and Back,’ which has gone viral, is the most notable feature of “Adedamola.” Social media is dominated by the Mercedes Challenge, in which fans sing along to this song inside a Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes owners are now eagerly following the trend, sharing their experiences online and grooving to the poignant lyrics, which adds an enjoyable element to the popular Afrobeats song.
The challenge has so far generated thousands of videos on social media, with some players opting to use their own cars despite the Benz requirement.