Taves (@tavesthegreat) returns with a brand-new two-pack single, “W2Y,” via MARS. Having already made a name for himself with major co-signs from Billboard and Apple Music and collaborations with artists such as Ladipoe, BNXN, Ayo Maff, Tiwa Savage, and L.A.X, Taves steps fully into the spotlight with this release, which he calls his “most freeing music” to date.
Taves – “Way2Yung” Official Visualizer
Taves delivers a high-energy anthem made to progress youth culture and summer celebrations. “Way2Yung” is a feel-good, youthful sound that feels fresh yet nostalgic. Taves embodies a bold artistic approach to champion this new pop-forward sonic adventure. From the very first beat, “Way2Yung” pulls listeners into a trance, blending deft lyricism with a synth-heavy hypnotic melody—a fusion of polish and rebellion.
Taves – “6ways” Single
Track 2, “6ways,” balances a bouncy trap beat with the intrigue of a late-night encounter. Produced by Arieenati (Davido, CKay, DaBaby), the tracks pulse with the bold, unfiltered energy that defines Taves’ signature sound and showcase his instinctive risk-taking: “I like that people don’t know what to expect from me or what I ‘should’ sound like.”
Taves
Brimming with vibrant, confident energy, “W2Y” is a two-track distillation of a powerful new era for Taves—a bold step into deeper self-discovery, creative exploration, and artistic clarity. It’s sound has drawn early comparisons to the infectious nature of Lojay and Rema, while still retaining a signature style that is unmistakably Taves. Building on the catharsis of previous projects 18 and Are You Listening?, “W2Y” peels back the armor to reveal a more playful side of Taves while continuing the genre- and boundary-defying experimentation that has long set him apart.
“W2Y” is also Taves’ most ambitious work yet. The single teases a transformative chapter for the rising artist, capturing a season of freedom, self-discovery, and emotional clarity. Taves elaborates on the inspiration for the record: “Travelling a lot, opening myself up to new experiences and opening my mind too, it’s what gave birth to these songs,” he explains, framing this body of work as both a creative awakening and a personal reckoning. “Making this, I felt very free.” As he steps into a new era of creative fearlessness, Taves invites us to hear his journey and witness a popstar in the making.
Listen to Taves’ “W2Y” Single
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