Timaya releases 9th album 'Gladiator', features Phyno, Olamide, Tiwa Savage
Nigerian music icon and dancehall legend Timaya is excited to unveil his highly anticipated ninth studio album 'Gladiator', a triumphant ode and powerful testament to his enduring musical legacy, and exciting artistic journey so far.
Over a career spanning two decades, Timaya's new album 'Gladiator' stands as a testament to his relentlessness, consistency, and artistic evolution.
Bursting with vibrant rhythms, and infectious melodies, Gladiator is a masterful blend of dancehall, soca, Afrobeats, and hip-hop, showcasing Timaya’s versatility and his deft ability to fuse genres and make them his own seamlessly.
The 12-track album sees Timaya collaborating with the likes of Indigenous rap icon Phyno, YBNL leader Olamide, Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage, and Jamaican dancehall star Konshens, and adding a rich diversity of sounds and styles that elevate the album to new heights.
The production, spearheaded by frequent collaborator Young D (who has crafted hits for Gyptian and Davido, and industry heavyweights like Jonny Blaze with production credits across Shenseea, Mavado, Sean Paul, and Nigerian iconic producer Masterkraft, creates a lush and dynamic soundscape that perfectly complements Timaya’s storytelling throughout the album.
From the opening note on 'Gladiator', Timaya immediately draws listeners into a world where perseverance and resilience reign supreme, with each track on the album serving as a reflection of his life experiences, challenges, triumphs, and unshakeable belief in himself.
Whether it’s the energetic anthems or the more reflective numbers, Timaya’s Gladiator offers a deep and resonant look at the man behind the music and takes the listener on a journey through his life and times.
As Timaya puts it, Gladiator is “a movement, a declaration of self-belief, and a call to rise above life’s challenges”.
With this album, Timaya continues to inspire, uplift, and empower his listeners, proving once again why he remains a towering figure in African music and the global music landscape at large.
