Mr Eazi Teams Up With Moliy On New Single 'Comfort'

Afropop icon Mr Eazi has launched a fresh single called ‘Comfort’ that features Ghanaian-American vocalist Moliy. The track marks his return to the melodic, rhythm-driven style that first defined his career.

Produced by Nigerian hitmaker Ragee, whose credits include songs with Davido and Ayra Starr, ‘Comfort’ fuses Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B. Mr Eazi describes the song as an evolution of his Banku Music sound, recorded during a London stay this summer. He says the lyrics aim to create ‘sweet, easy, flattering’ music for women.

For many Ghanaians, the collaboration carries deeper resonance. Though born in Nigeria, Mr Eazi built his artistic foundation in Ghana, where he studied at KNUST in Kumasi. It was in Ghana that his career began and the Banku Music concept emerged.

Early Ghanaian partnerships shaped his signature sound. His breakout track ‘Bankulize’ featured Ghanaian rapper Pappy Kojo and was produced by Juls. Another key early work, ‘Skin Tight’ with Efya, also bore Juls’ production and became a career-defining record.

Over the years, Mr Eazi has maintained close creative ties with Ghanaian artists and producers. Collaborations include Sarkodie on ‘Anointing’, Eugy on ‘Dance For Me’, and King Promise on ‘Dabebi’. He also worked extensively with Ghanaian producers such as GuiltyBeatz, who contributed to tracks like ‘Akwaaba’ with Patapaa and Pappy Kojo, and ‘Pilolo’ with Kwesi Arthur.

Producer KillBeatz similarly shaped Mr Eazi’s catalog, co-producing hits like ‘Business’ featuring Mugeez and ‘Dabebi’. This long-standing Ghanaian connection made the new partnership with Moliy a natural progression. Moliy, known for the global hit ‘Shake It to the Max (FLY)’, has emerged as a leading voice in contemporary Ghanaian music. Her remix of that song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats chart and entered the Hot 100, underscoring her international appeal.

‘Comfort’ therefore unites two artists linked by Ghana’s evolving influence on global Afropop. Mr Eazi, who pioneered Banku Music and helped introduce Ghanaian sounds to international platforms, teams up with Moliy, part of a new generation carrying that sound worldwide.

Beyond music, Mr Eazi is a GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist, entrepreneur and one of Africa’s most streamed performers, with over two billion global streams. He founded emPawa Africa, a platform supporting emerging African talent including Joeboy, Fave and J.Derobie. In 2023, he co-founded Choplife Soundsystem with DJ Edu, further expanding his role at the crossroads of African and global music.

His discography includes acclaimed projects like the mixtapes Life Is Eazi Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, and the album The Evil Genius, praised by The New York Times, Rolling Stone and Billboard. Mr Eazi has also performed at Coachella and delivered hits such as ‘Skin Tight’, ‘Leg Over’ and ‘Miss You Bad’.

In addition to his musical work, Mr Eazi recently announced a $2 million investment to develop purpose-built event venues in Accra, aiming to create dedicated spaces for live performances and cultural gatherings.

The story also includes other recent entertainment news: veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey is scheduled to be laid to rest on October 31, while actress Chioma Akpotha is mourning the loss of her father, Leonard Chukwuka. Ghanaian football stakeholders continue to discuss reforms, including calls for African players to receive timely payments. Meanwhile, King Promise and Mr Eazi have teamed up on a new single titled ‘See What We’ve Done’, reimagining nostalgic millennial pop. Additional releases from Mr Eazi include the single ‘Casanova’ and an upcoming EP called Maison Rouge, slated for September.

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