Afro-R&B talent Atueyii has returned with a brand new single titled As I Pray.
Steeped in honest emotion, As I Pray is a powerful, heart-on-sleeve ballad pairing the singer-songwriter and producers impassioned vocals with a smooth, sun-kissed Afrobeats production.
As I Pray marks the first single release from his forthcoming debut EP Love & War, a 6-track body of work that is set for release on Friday 21st October. The release is to be accompanied by a live showcase of the project set to take place at Soho House Brixton on Thursday 20th October.
Speaking on his latest release, Atueyii described As I Pray as “a tell-tale song of my journey as a music artist from a gritty background who hasn’t always had the door held open for him.” He went on to explain that “facing life-shaping situations that make me who I am today and establishing the faith I have today, this is a song for many of us who have stories to tell that might not look so pretty. So I pray as you listen, you feel inspired to keep going. Because what is life without its stories?”
Atueyii, the Nigeria-born, North-London-raised singer-songwriter, and producer brings an exciting fusion of Afrobeats and R&B. Singing from as early as he can remember, and producing from the age of 15, Atueyii has dedicated many years to perfecting his self-taught musical stylings. Over time his sound has evolved, embracing a provocative blend of R&B, Afrobeats, dancehall, and soul.
On the live stage, Atueyii also supported Mr. Eazi, M.O, and Sneakbo on Eazi’s Lagos II London Tour in 2019, with his captivating sound giving us nostalgic melodies for moments we never even had.
As I Pray signals the start of an exciting new era and instantly heightens the anticipation for the release of Atueyii’s first-ever EP release.
Listen to As I Pray here.