Abuja-based artist-producer Raytheboffin will release “Freckles”, a 6-track collection of love stories set to a futuristic sonic backdrop taking in alté, R&B, and experimental production.
His first project of 2023, Freckles serves as a testament to Raytheboffin’s exceptional artistry, seamlessly blending diverse musical genres into an awe-inspiring and utterly distinctive auditory experience. It follows his 2022 debut EP Run Boy, Run, a similarly immersive and exploratory tape that was accompanied by a manga storyline, featured 3kene, barelyanyhook, and Julrity, and saw him grace the cover of Spotify’s Alté Cruise playlist. With a diverse range of features from West and South Africa including Tim Lyre, TwelveXII, Yimeeka, BUSA, 3kene, and Riverays collaborator Iver Rivers, “Freckles” is a statement of intent from the budding producer as he forges a brand new sound within the alté canon. The trailblazing first single ‘Lifeline’ with 3kene and Tim Lyre has seen support pile in for Ray from iMULLAR, The Upper Ent, Harmattan Rain, The Native Mag, and More Branches.
In Ray’s words: “Freckles” is an ode to the magic that lies in imperfection, reminding us that true beauty often resides in the most unexpected places. Through heartfelt lyrics, haunting melodies, and captivating instrumentation, this EP takes you on a journey where Each track is a melodic brushstroke, painting a vivid picture of the beauty found in the quirks, the vulnerabilities, and the unconventional paths that love can take.”
RaytheBoffin released ”New Emotions” on July 21st. “New Emotions” is a deep-slung melancholic hybrid of alt-R&B, rap, and mid-tempo house, underlain by a skittering experimental beat, with Ray on production and vocals. With heartfelt lyricism, Ray serenades his potential love interest, capturing the essence of an unrequited love story.
RayTheBoffin’s “Freckles” EP will be released on August 11th with a focus track ‘Alive’ featuring Yimeeka. “Alive” sees Ray on a braggadocious tip as he navigates a breakup, equal parts upset and belligerent, set under a smooth and sultry syncopated R&B production, complimented by soothing vocals from Yimeeka, his counterpart counterfeit, Canada-based, Nigerian vocalist. The synergy between Ray and Yimeeka, coupled with the seamless R&B production, allows Alive to transcend the boundaries of a typical breakup anthem. It becomes a powerful showcase of Ray’s growth as an artist and his ability to create music that resonates deeply with his audience.
