Boj teams up with French-Gabonese rising star Anaïs Cardot for “After Hours,” a silky late-night offering that hits all the right notes.
Produced by long-time collaborator Genio, the mind behind Boj’s hits “Abracadabra” and “Your Love,” the track arrives as part of Boj’s sixth studio album “Duplicity,” dropping December 5.
From the first note, “After Hours” delivers everything you want from a modern R&B slow jam.
The production is immaculate, with layering that demonstrates true craftsmanship.
That Spanish guitar riff weaves through the mix like smoke, while the drums maintain a hypnotic pulse that never overwhelms the mood.
It’s 90s R&B DNA filtered through contemporary Afrobeats sensibility, resulting in something that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Boj brings his signature laid-back charm while Anaïs, who’s been making waves with recent features on Wizkid’s “Morayo” and Asake’s “Lungu Boy,” adds her soulful voice to create genuine chemistry.
Their vocal interplay feels natural, like an actual late-night exchange between two people caught in their feelings.
The chorus proves immediately sticky, burrowing into your head with its infectious repetition.
There’s a confidence here that doesn’t need to shout. The track knows exactly what it is and executes that vision perfectly.
It’s the kind of song that makes you hope this won’t be their last collaboration. Boj’s “loverboy era” is off to a strong start.
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