Joey B Returns After Five Years With New Album “SEXY HIGHLIFE”

Ghanaian music star Joey B is out with the release of his long-awaited third studio album, SEXY HIGHLIFE, released today, June 10, 2025. The project marks his first full-length body of work since 2020’s Lava Feels, ending a five-year gap that has seen anticipation steadily build among fans.

SEXY HIGHLIFE represents a bold new creative direction for Joey B, blending Ghana’s classic Highlife sound with modern global influences. The album draws inspiration from his time spent in New York in 2024, where he encountered a wave of “Sexy Drill” music characterized by its smooth, romantic textures and Caribbean-infused rhythms. That experience became a key influence in shaping the sonic identity of the new project.

The result is a genre-fusing album that connects Accra’s musical heritage with contemporary diaspora sounds. Joey B uses SEXY HIGHLIFE to bridge tradition and innovation, creating a body of work that reflects both his artistic evolution and his deep connection to Ghanaian culture.

The album carries emotional and cultural significance, particularly through its use of samples from late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba on tracks such as “Akosua Broni” and “Princess.” These interpolations serve as a tribute to one of Ghana’s most influential musical figures, while also reinforcing the project’s commitment to honoring Highlife’s legacy within a modern context.

Comprising nine tracks, SEXY HIGHLIFE features a mix of solo records and collaborations that highlight Joey B’s versatility and wide-ranging influence. The tracklist includes collaborations with Bosom P-Yung on “Akosua Broni,” Odunsi (The Engine) on “Exopa,” and Bisa Kdei on “Kyeiwaa,” which is positioned as a key radio-friendly record for the Ghanaian audience.

Several tracks have already generated strong listener engagement ahead of the album’s release. “Princess” has accumulated nearly 5 million streams and inspired hundreds of thousands of user-generated videos on TikTok, while other songs such as “Suzzy Williams,” “Akorfa,” “Yaa Abrefi,” and “News at 7” have helped shape the album’s sonic direction and build anticipation for the full project.

Joey B remains one of Ghana’s most influential contemporary artists, known for his distinctive sound and ability to push creative boundaries. With over 150 million global streams and a career spanning collaborations with some of Africa’s most prominent artists, he has consistently maintained a reputation for innovation within the region’s evolving music landscape.

With SEXY HIGHLIFE, Joey B delivers a project that reflects both artistic maturity and cultural homage, positioning the album as a significant entry in modern Ghanaian music. The release signals a new chapter for the artist as he continues to expand his sound while staying rooted in the traditions that shaped him.

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