Mavin Records signee Lovn finally unveils his debut album, “SOUNDBENDER,” a nine-track project that arrives on September 25, 2026 .
The release marks his first full-length body of work since joining the label in 2025, so expectations are high .
The project gives Lovn room to define the identity behind his Soundbender moniker. He moves through themes of relationships, personal independence, and everyday ambition while bringing Ayanfe, Amaeya, L.A.X, and Terry Apala into selected collaborations . His grounding in Fuji and Apala remains central to the album’s direction, sitting alongside contemporary Afrobeats and Afrofusion influences .
The title track opens the album, and “BABY” follows as the second entry . “OVER THE NIGHT” with Ayanfe stretches past four minutes, which stands out because most of the album stays below three . Meanwhile, “OMO TI O COMMON II” brings L.A.X and Terry Apala together for one of the more interesting pairings on the tracklist . Lovn also handles solo cuts like “KONSE” and “DO NOT DISTURB (DND)” without leaning on guest features .
Apple Music’s editorial description frames the album as an exploration of tension between closeness and independence, material survival and self-worth . That context matters because it explains why the record moves between dancefloor moments and more introspective storytelling .
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