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TillDayBreak Unpacks Hard Truths with “Litt” – A Two-Track EP Exploring Modern Nigerian Realities
For TillDayBreak, music was never just a career path; it was a profound calling. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, he grew up immersed in the melodies, harmonies, and instruments of the church choir, where his love for music first bloomed. That foundational passion soon fused with the vibrant rhythms of the streets, the sharp lyricism of rap, and the pulsating energy of Afro-fusion, giving birth to his unique genre, “Rapfobeats.” Influenced by artists like ShowDemCamp, J. Cole, MI, Falz, and Ladipoe, TillDayBreak crafts music that speaks not only to the ear but directly to the soul.
With his powerful new 2-pack EP, “Litt,” he once again proves his distinct ability to evoke genuine emotion: “Each song will make you feel something.”
The EP opens with “Shege” (ft. Adam Srae & Layo Isaac), a haunting narrative wrapped in rhythm. “Shege” pulls back the curtain on performative love, especially within marriages curated for Instagram and TikTok. The opening line, “Make we post for the gram… ‘I married my best friend’”, sets the tone for a story that looks beautiful online but deeply hurts offline. TillDayBreak bravely speaks what many refuse to say aloud: abuse doesn’t always scream; sometimes, it smiles for the camera. Through poetic honesty, he unpacks domestic trauma, generational pain, and societal pressure, offering empathy without judgment. This isn’t just Nigerian; it’s universally human, hitting hard because it feels profoundly real.
The second track, “CashApp,” dives into the murky waters of Nigeria’s digital hustle culture, where dreams are often drowned by fast money and peer pressure. Lines like: “He wan be doctor, now na him dey do drugs / Flying colors, as he’s chilling with the big boys,” paint a tragic arc from youthful ambition to deviation, showcasing brilliance lost to fraud. With raw confessionals such as: “I say I’m different, but I know I’m not / Na thief I dey thief and someone is getting hurt,” TillDayBreak strips away bravado to reveal the gnawing guilt beneath the glamour.
Together, “Shege” and “CashApp” form a powerful two-pack that highlights TillDayBreak’s exceptional gift: the ability to tell stories that don’t just entertain, but resonate deeply. He doesn’t moralize or sensationalize; he simply shows us who we are, and who we risk becoming.
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