Teni, a unique and exciting voice in the music industry, is releasing her latest single “No Days Off” on May 12th on Platoon. The track takes her music in a new direction, emphasizing the importance of a great support system, diligence, persistence, and consistency as she prepares for her busiest year yet. Through “No Days Off,” Teni reflects on her journey thus far and how she achieved success.
The song features an uplifting vibe, blending sharp Afropop percussion with ethereal synth melodies and Teni’s fluid, genre-hopping vocals. Starting as a freestyle, “No Days Off” was created in various locations around the world and has already generated buzz both online and in person at Odunsi (The Engine)’s Lagos Concert.
In the lyrics, Teni references her love of basketball and gives a shout-out to her friends and hometowns. The song is significant to Teni, stating “I love this song, it means so much to me, and I know you guys are also going to find your meaning to it.”
Teni is known for her uplifting, eclectic songs that stand out from her Afro-pop contemporaries. Her 2018 hit song “Case” found a streaming audience in the millions, and her debut EP, Billionaire, followed in 2019. The same year, she was nominated for a BET Award for Best New International Act and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act before teaming up with DJ Neptune on The Quarantine Playlist EP in 2020.
Teni’s latest single, “No Days Off,” is another example of the stylistic range and melodic power she possesses. Earlier this year, she made her debut on COLORS, featured on Stormzy’s latest album ‘This Is What I Mean,’ and has previously collaborated with Wizkid and Davido.