Edo-born Nigerian singer-songwriter Skelvin revisits one of his breakout records with “Survival,” produced by Young G Mozes and lifted from his 2024 EP “The Revelation.”
The record originally dropped on Christmas Eve 2023 and found a specific audience almost immediately. In it. And that honest framing is exactly why “Survival” keeps finding new listeners long after its original release.
Young G Mozes builds a production that matches the theme. Syncopated drums blend with Skelvin’s emotive vocals throughout – the arrangement gives the writing room to breathe while keeping the energy forward-moving. Because a survival record that sounds defeated defeats its own purpose. This one keeps moving even when the words sit in heavy territory.
The writing tackles distractions in a world where money pressure clouds everything. But Skelvin does not make it a complaint. His delivery stays focused and direct – the voice of someone who has decided to keep going rather than someone asking for permission. That distinction is what separates “Survival” from generic motivational records that say the right things without feeling them.
The record’s social media traction also confirms something. It later opened doors to “Cana” with Erigga, “Only Hope” with Corizo crossing 5 million Spotify streams, and a growing body of work that rewards fans who started paying attention early.
“Survival” is still available on all platforms – go stream it and tell us if this is the Skelvin record that first caught your attention!
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