{"id":115097,"date":"2023-10-31T11:03:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/10\/31\/nsg-releases-area-boyz\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T11:03:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:03:06","slug":"nsg-releases-area-boyz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/10\/31\/nsg-releases-area-boyz\/","title":{"rendered":"NSG Releases \u2018Area Boyz\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NSG.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>In a highly-anticipated moment for music enthusiasts worldwide, NSG, the trailblazing east London Afro-fusion collective, has unveiled their album, \u2018Area Boyz.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The release coincides with a celebration of \u201910 Years of NSG,\u2019 marking their undeniable influence on the Afroswing genre.<\/p>\n<p>Known for chart-toppers and hit collaborations, the 19-track album includes 16 previously unreleased songs featuring exciting global artistes.<\/p>\n<p>Notable collaborations on \u2018Area Boyz\u2019 include Cameroonian-American sensation Libianca, JAE5, Nigerian stars Seyi Vibez and Odumodublvck, Ghanaian Hip-Hop act Sarkodie, French rapper MHD, and UK talents Aitch and Tion Wayne.<\/p>\n<p>The album, executive-produced by 4Play, showcases NSG\u2019s distinctive fusion of laidback Afrobeats, UK and US Hip-Hop, Caribbean influences, and Amapiano. This unique sound has earned NSG a substantial following with chart-topping singles and Top 40 hits, solidifying their position on the international music stage.<\/p>\n<p>NSG expressed their feelings about \u2018Area Boyz,\u2019 stating, \u201cTen whole years in the making! Greatness in the making! An album which we\u2019ve poured a lot of emotion and sacrifice into. Touring across the world and experiencing so much has led us to this point now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the album\u2019s release, NSG will perform three live shows in Leeds, London, and Manchester, along with a pop-up tour across the UK. Their recent success includes a sold-out \u2018Make Afroswing Great Again Show\u2019 and tours across Europe, Africa, and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>NSG, comprised of Kruddz, Mxjib, Mojo, OGD, Dope, and Papii Abz, has been on an upward trajectory since their 2019 hit \u2018Options,\u2019 which reached #7 on the Official UK Charts. They have consistently delivered infectious tracks and even launched The Area Bar in Accra, Ghana, as they continue to champion the Afro-inspired cultural scene they helped pioneer.<\/p>\n<p>With over 730 million streams, sold-out tours, and now the debut album, NSG is well on its path to global recognition. 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