Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Egar Boi steps out of the background with “Talk,” a smooth solo Afrobeats record that lets his own artistry finally lead the conversation.
Most people who know Egar Boi know him through someone else’s music. His production credits with Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, and Oxlade built his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most trusted behind-the-scenes hands. But “Talk” plants his flag as a frontline artist – and the confidence behind that move shows throughout the record.
He handles the production foundation himself, with Mykah adding production input and Bianoz handling the mixing and mastering. So the record carries that same attention to detail his A-list clients receive – nothing sounds rushed or careless. The smooth melodies and crisp feel-good groove give “Talk” the kind of accessibility that earns plays beyond his existing fanbase.
His vocal performance also lands without the awkwardness that sometimes follows producers who suddenly decide to rap or sing. Egar Boi clearly has enough experience from the other side of the glass to understand what a performance needs. So he does not oversell the emotion or undercook the delivery. The storytelling sits naturally within the arrangement throughout.
The record also works as a statement of intent. “Talk” does not shout about what Egar Boi can do – it simply demonstrates it. For listeners who follow Nigerian music closely enough to recognise his production fingerprints across their favourite records, hearing that same quality now pointed at his own voice is a genuinely satisfying moment.
Stream “Talk” on Audiomack and YouTube Music and tell us – is this the Egar Boi solo era you didn’t know you needed?
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