Lagos, Nigeria, 11 March 2025- Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Johnny Drille releases new single “Angelina”, featuring singer-songwriter Fireboy DML. This marks his first drop since “Hard Guy Confessions”, his collaboration EP with Mavin magnate and renowned producer Don Jazzy.
Johnny Drille’s “Angelina” is an enlivening love song replete with heavenly harmonies layered over a timeless Afrobeats instrumental produced by Blaise Beatz. “Angelina” is a lyrical masterpiece bolstered by the vocal talents of the two artists, creating the perfect romantic symphony.
Since his activation, Johnny Drille has released three projects, including his debut album “Before We Fall Asleep” and the “Home” EP. “Before We Fall Asleep” earned him an AEUSA Award nomination for Album of the year, “How Are You My Friend”-the lead single off the “Home” EP -marked his first top 10 hit on Nigerian Apple Music Charts. Johnny Drille has been nominated for over 15 Headies Awards, including Best Vocal Performance (Male), Best Alternative Song and Best RnB song.
Johnny Drille has gained recognition not just for his reputation as a musical outlier but for his masterful technical skills. A truly well-rounded artist, Johnny Drille has garnered several accolades for his work as a producer and engineer, bringing home the award for Producer of The Year at the Beatz Awards.
Beyond his undeniable musical genius, he has also been able to nurture and build one of the strongest fanbases in the Nigerian music scene, boasting an ever-growing community that continues to sell out venues in his name. His long Johnny’s Room Live will be coming to four cities in the UK starting from April 2025, as part of his highly anticipated UK Tour. The tour will have 4 stops in total, touching down in three additional cities-Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester. To find out more, visit www.johnnydrille.com.
