By Seyi Allen
Known fondly to music fans across Nigeria and the world as “Zhyon“, the prodigiously gifted artiste whose real names are Ugochukwu Valentine, has again reenacted that elite artistry with which he wowed and rocked the music scene and airwaves not too long ago.
Zhyon needs no lengthy introductions. His monstrous 2005 hit “Ije Love” was hailed as one of the most innovative songs and biggest neo-Afrobeats soul tracks to emerge out of the Nigerian music industry in the 2000s.
“Ije Love” was a massive and very successful musical experiment. The track is a standing classic!
And now back with his new, brilliantly crafted reggae song titled “All I Need “, Zhyon fittingly answers the big question many have been asking since the exit of reggae icon Lucky Dube: What’s next for authentic reggae out of Africa?
Zhyon’s big new track, “All I Need” answers the question and even raises the bar.
“All I Need” is set for release on December 25th, 2022. Mark the date on your calendar!
“All I Need” is your quintessential reggae track with all the marks that make reggae the beloved genre it is.
With a soulful reggae voice and a brilliant executional style, Zhyon left no one in doubt that the great and happy days of reggae are back again!
Zhyon’s unique resume speaks eloquently in this huge track. His deep understanding of sound, having been a certified sound engineer for years, combines masterfully with his own unique artistry and rich, soulful voice, alongside his skills as a consummate record producer.
Zhyon has in the past worked with the who’s who of the Nigerian music industry from Sammie Okposo to Esse Agese, Paul IK Dairo, Zubby Enebeli, Kenny St. Brown, Sunny Neji, Faze, Blackky, Charly Boy, Lanre Teriba aka Atorise, and Muma G, to mention just a few.
In “All I Need” Zhyon’s voice is both authoritative and authentic. And he delivers his lines with that mastery reserved for a rare list of veterans of the genre.
“All I Need” is a soulful, pulsating reggae offering set to rock the airwaves again.
The song is available across streaming and digital download platforms across the internet.
