Pushing the boundaries with 70’s funk and disco influences, Major AJ presents a fresh perspective of how far we can take Afrobeats with his latest release.

Emerging from the burgeoning alté scene in Nigeria, Tim Lyre breaks down the making of his debut album, how he finds inspiration from his peers and what he believes to be Africa's future sound.

“As all students of the game should do I studied those who came before me”.

The Nigerian Toronto-based artist talks opening for Davido and Burna Boy-and why he is committed to crafting an identity of his own.

“I don’t want to be larger than life. I want to relate to people on a human level.”