Nigerian Afrobeats artist Joeboy announces the release of his third studio album, ‘Viva Lavida’. Alongside the album announcement, Joeboy releases the project’s lead single, ‘Taxi Driver’, produced by Xtofa and Tempoe.
Joeboy has been teasing the track over the past few days with a series of short videos where he takes on the role of a taxi driver, driving high-profile Nigerian personalities around Lagos. In these videos, Joeboy engages his passengers in candid conversations about relationships, creating a buzz and offering fans a glimpse into the inspiration behind the new single.
Speaking on the concept of ‘Taxi Driver’, Joeboy shares:
“There’s something uniquely intimate about the conversations that happen in the back of a taxi. People open up in ways they might not elsewhere, sharing their deepest thoughts and relationship stories. ‘Taxi Driver’ captures those moments of vulnerability and connection, set against the backdrop of Lagos, a city that never sleeps.”
‘Taxi Driver’ is a soulful exploration of human connection, beautifully encapsulating the psychological dynamics of relationships over warm, dreamy melodic production. The track follows Joeboy’s previous single, ‘SMH’, released earlier this year, and continues to showcase his ability to blend Afrobeats with rich, emotive storytelling.
The upcoming album, ‘Viva Lavida’, is a 13-track project that sees Joeboy reunite with longtime collaborator Tempoe (producer of ‘Sip (Alcohol’) who also produced the album’s previous single, ‘SMH’. The album’s title, which translates to ‘Live Life’, reflects Joeboy’s mantra of living freely and embracing self-awareness and inner peace, even in the face of adversity.
Joeboy explains the ethos behind the album:
“Life is unpredictable, and bad times are inevitable, but the one thing you can control is how you react and live. I choose to live free. No matter how many times I get my heart broken, no matter whether I succeed or fail in life and love, Viva Lavida!”
With a world tour that’s set to showcase Joeboy’s authentic, sweet, and vibrant output to even greater heights, ‘Taxi Driver’ serves as an infectious launchpad for the next chapter of Joeboy’s artist journey.
Listen to Taxi Driver here
Pre-Add Viva Lavida here
Press release courtesy of Reliable PR
