Adekunle Gold, a groundbreaking artist in the realm of Afrobeats, continues to push the boundaries of music through his genre-defying fusion and the introduction of his captivating alter egos. With the imminent release of his fifth album, he is poised to once again revolutionize the soundscape.
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On June 19, 2023, Adekunle Gold unveiled the title of his highly anticipated fifth album, scheduled to hit the airwaves in the upcoming summer. Through a video shared on his social media platforms, he provided a glimpse into his artistic journey over the years, revealing that his forthcoming album, entitled ‘Tequila Ever After,’ marks the genesis of the Tio Tequila wave.
In the video, Adekunle Gold shared the inspiration behind the album’s title, recounting how he had his first shot of Tequila, which ignited a surge of creativity and resulted in an instant hit. This revelatory moment prompted him to name his next album ‘Tequila Ever After’ and served as the catalyst for his Tio Tequila wave, which has spawned sensational tracks like ‘Party No Dey Stop,’ ‘Omo Eko,’ and ‘Do You Mind.’
Throughout his career, Adekunle Gold has consistently showcased distinct artistic personas that align seamlessly with his captivating music. Over the span of nearly a decade, he transitioned from being a Highlife maestro to a charismatic Afro-fusion Popstar, and now, with Tio Tequila, he is stretching his talents to encompass all his influences and accomplishments, celebrating his journey thus far.
The Tio Tequila wave has already begun to captivate audiences with the release of hit songs such as ‘Party No Dey Stop,’ featuring Street-pop sensation Zinoleesky. In this track, Adekunle Gold and Zinoleesky celebrate their rise from the suburbs of Agege to international superstardom. The single achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim, reaching the coveted No. 1 spot on TurnTable Top 100 and being hailed as the best song of the first quarter of 2023 by Pulse Nigeria.
Further immersing listeners in the Tio Tequila era, Adekunle Gold unveiled the smooth Amapiano tribute to his hometown Lagos, titled ‘Omo Eko,’ and the enticing Afro-Dancehall fusion ‘Do You Mind.’ These releases have served as a delightful prelude to the summer unveiling of ‘Tequila Ever After,’ generating heightened anticipation within the industry.
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In addition to his fifth album release, Adekunle Gold is set to embark on his 2023 Summer Tour, commencing on September 22nd at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas. This tour will take him to various cities, where he will dazzle audiences with his extraordinary stage presence and artistry.
To be part of this remarkable journey, listeners can pre-save ‘Tequila Ever After’ and secure their spots in the following cities for Adekunle Gold’s Tequila Ever After 2023 Tour:
- 9/22 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 9/23 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 9/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
- 9/27 – Washington, DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
- 9/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
- 9/30 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum
- 10/1 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
- 10/3 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
- 10/6 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 10/7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
- 10/9 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
