First heard of Ray The Boffin [ @raytheboffin ] back in 2023, right before the release of his debut EP, Freckles. That was my introduction to the world of a creative genius. The Jos-born, Abuja-based Nigerian artist isn’t just a pen god, he’s a genre bending producer without limits and a visual artist who designs most of his own cover art. Oh, and did I mention he’s an almost-pro skater? (Let’s call it semi pro LOL. Check his TikTok if you need proof.)
First heard of Ray The Boffin [ @raytheboffin ] back in 2023, right before the release of his debut EP, Freckles. That was my introduction to the world of a creative genius. The Jos-born, Abuja-based Nigerian artist isn’t just a pen god, he’s a genre bending producer without limits and a visual artist who designs most of his own cover art. Oh, and did I mention he’s an almost-pro skater? (Let’s call it semi pro LOL. Check his TikTok if you need proof.)
Listening to Freckles for the first time, I remember thinking: we need to get this man in the booth with Kid Cudi. And honestly, I still see that happening. Until then, Ray keeps pacing toward his dreams with major collaborations under his belt—Suté Iwar, Tim Lyre, July Drama, Iver Rivers and, most recently, DapTheContract. (Another artist I can’t wait to write about.)
Then came Iron Sight. A love at first listen type record. The muffled-yet-clear lyricism, the genre-bending mastery, the rave-ready energy… it all hits in just the right way. This record comfortably sits at the top of this year’s new drops. But that’s not all. Earlier this year, Ray blessed us with Cold Summer, a poetic Afro-fusion gem that’s probably sitting pretty on a few “lovers’ playlists” right now.
It sounds like Ray is setting the stage for a massive 2025, with releases that flex his range and creative evolution. And me? I’ve got front-row seats.
Iron Sights is out now on all streaming platforms. Go run it up.
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