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Has “M$NEY” been on repeat since yesterday? Because if it has, you are not alone, and we would not have it any other way.

Asake told us the album was coming on 1st May 2026, and the man kept his word to the letter.

This is Asake’s fourth studio album, and it arrives at a remarkable point in his career. For context, his debut album “Mr Money With The Vibe” made Apple Music history in 2022 as the biggest opening day for an African album on the platform — and according to Apple Music, “M$NEY” finds him cashing in on the international acclaim he has built in the years since, resulting in his most global-facing body of work yet.

According to Apple Music, the core elements that have defined Asake’s sound — high-octane beats, fuji influences, and hooks that stay with you — remain firmly intact across the album. Tracks such as “Gratitude” and “Forgiveness” marry propulsive indigenous grooves and choral refrains with soulful, soul-searching melodies, while amapiano titan Kabza De Small features on “Asambe,” a momentum-building anthem that arrives and does not let go. Apple Music also highlights the album’s cross-genre moments — the R&B register of “Oba,” the festival-ready production DJ Snake brings to “WORSHIP” — noting that Asake’s own sonic identity remains the dominant expression throughout, absorbing more instantly recognisable sounds and making them his own.

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One of those moments is “BADMAN GANGSTA,” a collaboration with Tiakola that samples Amerie’s 2005 hit “1 Thing,” a bold move that, according to Apple Music, succeeds in subsuming a well-known beat and making it entirely Asake’s.

Apple Music sums it up well: “It’s the same carefully managed balance of authenticity and expansion Asake has bet on for his entire career. With M$NEY, he hits the jackpot once again.”

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We bring you good news from Mr Money’s camp! If you have been looking forward to a Friday release from the YBNL star, we are here to tell you that you shouldn’t worry too much. Asake has officially released the tracklist of what you should expect from his upcoming album, “M$NEY,” which is set to arrive on Friday, 7th August 2026.

The announcement arrived via a cinematic teaser video featuring a gallery-inspired aesthetic. In the visual, Asake walks through a grand marble hall where the names of his new tracks are etched into the stone, appearing as the floor cracks beneath his feet. The 13-track project includes his pre-released hit, “Worship“, featuring French electronic icon DJ Snake, a collaboration that has already set the tone for the album’s global reach.

Other notable guest appearances include French-Congolese rapper Tiakola and South African Amapiano pioneer Kabza De Small.

“M$NEY” follows the massive success of his 2024 sophomore album, Lungu Boy, which saw the artist experiment with faster tempos and international collaborations. The project was anchored by chart-topping hits like “Active” featuring Travis Scott, “MMS” with Wizkid, and the vibrant “Suru” featuring Stormzy.

See the tracklist for “M$NEY” below

 

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Afrobeats superstar, Asake, also known as Mr Money, has announced the release date of his long-awaited album, M$NEY. The album will be released on the 1st of May, 2026, as announced on his social platform.

Accompanying the announcement, Asake unveiled a video documenting a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a marble structure in his likeness by Iraqi-Dutch artist Arthar Jabar. You can presave the album via this link.

The upcoming release of M$NEY follows some singles from the superstar, from his 2025 tracks “Why Love” and “Bad Gangsta” ft. Tiakola is on his latest collaboration, “WORSHIP” with world-renowned dance producer DJ Snake. He also dropped a collaborative project with Nigeria’s finest, Wizkid. Grounded in Asake’s unique musical perspective and ever-evolving creative expression, M$NEY reaffirms the Afrobeats powerhouse as a defining voice in music today.

M$NEY, which is Asake’s fourth studio album following the successes of Lungu Boy, Work of Art and Mr Money With The Vibe, will be available on all streaming platforms on May 1. Additional details, including the full tracklist, will be revealed soon.

 

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