After a streak of chart-topping singles, the sensational voice in Afro-pop, Teni, is back with her highly anticipated album, "TEARS OF THE SUN."
Released on November 17th through Platoon, the 16-track LP promises to captivate Kenyan audiences with its diverse and celebratory sound.
The album opens with the autobiographical track, "YBGFA (Young Black Girl From Africa)," a moving tale of Teni's roots featuring delicate piano and sublime vocal melodies.
The feel-good anthem "LANKE," produced by the award-winning Blaisebeatz, sets the celebratory tone, while the megahit "NO DAYS OFF" approaches four million streams and has been recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the Best Songs of 2023 So Far.
"TEARS OF THE SUN" is a sonic journey that showcases Teni's stunning vocal talents, complemented by sunny funk guitars and blissed-out synth arrangements.
From sultry numbers like "DEVIL DANCE" to uptempo dance tunes like "CONTROL" and the recent single "MALAIKA," the album promises a blend of styles that will resonate with Kenyan music enthusiasts.
With production credits from industry giants such as Blaisebeats, Rymez, Debonair Dessy, Kukbeat, Yung Willis, Extremebetz, and more, "TEARS OF THE SUN" is a sprawling masterpiece of uplifting Afropop.
Reflecting on the album, Teni shares, "Life is a beautiful journey of ups, downs, highs, and lows. 'TEARS OF THE SUN' has taught me about life and brought many blessings. I'm grateful to be a vessel in this world. People come and go, but remember your time around the sun will surely come, and mine is here and here to stay."
This release follows the success of Teni's collaboration on 'MAITAMA (Going)' last year and a recent rework of Bob Marley & The Wailers' classic 'Three Little Birds' with Oxlade. Teni's debut on COLORS, featuring on Stormzy's latest album 'This Is What I Mean,' and previous collaborations with Wizkid and Davido have solidified her reputation as a standout artist in the Afro-pop scene.
The album, "TEARS OF THE SUN," expands Teni's sonic vision in blissed-out style, adding to her quickly growing discography of crowd-pleasing hits. Kenyan fans are invited to immerse themselves in the captivating sounds of this sophomore masterpiece.
