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“Nothing Will Change But Just Good Music” L.A.X on Longevity, Love & His Next Chapter

10 April

There’s something about L.A.X that feels… steady. Not loud for the sake of it, not chasing every wave, but somehow always in the room when it matters. The kind of artist whose story doesn’t hinge on one viral moment, but on a quiet, consistent evolution. And if you ask him to point to the moment everything changed, he won’t give you a dramatic, movie-like answer.

Instead, he’ll tell you this,“Looking back at my career, I can’t point to just one defining moment, but the year I signed to Wizkid changed everything for me.”

And just like that, you understand the L.A.X story. Not accidental. But built, step by step, sound by sound, era by era.

Before the stages, plaques, and the collaborations, there was intention. Before L.A.X became a recognizable name, there was a teenager in a group called Flyboiz, experimenting and figuring things out in real time. Back then, he wasn’t even the L.A.X we know now. He started as a rapper, surrounded by friends, creating for the love of it while still in high school.

Then came “Caro.” A song that instantly topped the charts and positioned him as a hit maker. It earned him Diaspora Artiste of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014, but more importantly, it announced his arrival in a way that felt global from day one. Still, even with that early success, L.A.X never leaned too hard into one identity. If anything, he resisted it.

Because from the very beginning, he has been clear about one thing,“From the start, I’ve wanted my music to feel distinct. I’ve never liked being boxed in, so I explore new sounds freely while staying true to my essence”

That mindset has quietly defined his entire career. In an industry that often rewards sameness, L.A.X has chosen exploration. He doesn’t rush trends–he absorbs, experiments, and then translates them into something that still feels like him. It’s why his discography doesn’t feel repetitive. It reflects moods and moments.

And right now, he’s in a very specific moment.

With the release of his latest album, Nobody Like Zaza, which came out on April 10, 2025, L.A.X added another project to his catalog. The 13-track record felt personal without trying too hard, and confident without being loud about it. Featuring Fireboy DML, Niniola, Young Jonn, and Joeboy, it sits comfortably within Afrobeats while stretching its edges just enough to remind you that L.A.X isn’t here to blend in.

As he puts it, “Nobody Like Zaza was me exploring my sound while also showing people what makes me different. It was inspired by my life and how I was feeling at the time. I can still remember exactly how I felt when I recorded every song.”

That emotional clarity shows. You can hear it in the melodies, and the softness that occasionally slips through while listening to the record.

Take Fine Wine, for example, his latest single, released around the same time he got engaged to his longtime love, Ella, influencer and Creator of Wallflower Beauty.

“Fine Wine was exactly how I was feeling at the moment. I was feeling so much love.”

And in that same breath, you start to notice the shift. There’s a warmth in this era of L.A.X, something more open, depicting how his life and music are moving in sync. “Love is a beautiful thing. I’m excited for this new chapter I’m entering… you’re going to hear a lot more sweet sounds from me.”

At the same time, longevity, something many artists struggle to maintain has quietly become one of his strongest traits. In a space where artists come and go at algorithm speed, L.A.X is still here and evolving. Ask him how, and he won’t overcomplicate it, “I thank God first. I don’t take anything for granted. I learn every day and keep striving to be the best version of myself.”

There’s discipline in that. A quiet awareness that talent alone isn’t enough, you have to grow, adapt, and stay curious. And through it all, one thing hasn’t changed,“I am still very loyal to my fans. Nothing will change but just good music.”

Beyond the music itself, there’s also a bigger vision at play.

For L.A.X, it’s not just about being an artist, it’s about building something that lasts. In 2018, he officially launched Rasaki Music Group in Lekki, Lagos, a record label that will set the foundation for something that can outlive him.

“Rasaki Music is always my baby… Ownership is very important to me, as much as collaborating.”

It’s a mindset that separates artists who simply participate in the industry from those who actively shape it. Because while collaborations bring visibility, ownership builds legacy, and L.A.X is clearly thinking long-term.

And of course, at the heart of everything is Lagos.

You can’t tell the L.A.X story without the city of excellence, the chaos, the movement, the energy that never seems to sleep, “Lagos is where it all started. It inspired everything my music stands for. The hustle and excitement… has built a lot of careers, even mine.”

At the same time, as Afrobeats continues to expand globally, L.A.X is looking ahead rather than getting comfortable, “It has been amazing watching Afrobeats grow. I also feel like this is the beginning and we still have more heights to reach.” That perspective matters. Because while the world is finally paying attention, artists like L.A.X are already thinking about what comes next.

And for him, what comes next feels important, almost like the start of something new,“I am excited for the next phase of my career. I can’t wait for people to hear the new sounds I am creating.”

There’s more in him, he knows it, and you can feel it,“The fans and my talent keep me inspired. I have a lot in me that people haven’t experienced.”

And maybe that’s what makes this new chapter so interesting. It doesn’t feel like the end of a journey or even the height of one. It feels like momentum—intentional, and still building.