Johnny Drille dropped the “Before We Fall Asleep” album on September 3, 2021, through Mavin Records. Honestly, it’s a bold move; he bounces from folk to alté, then slides right into pop and R&B like it’s nothing.
Fourteen tracks, just over forty minutes. And he didn’t do it alone. Don Jazzy, Ayra Starr, LadiPoe, Chylde, Styl‑Plus, and the Lagos Community Choir all come along for the ride. That’s a strong lineup. You get tracks like “My Kind Of Brown,” “Loving Is Harder,” and “Ludo.” There’s “Ova” with Don Jazzy, “Odo” with Styl-Plus, and “Driving in the Rain” with LadiPoe.
It’s a stacked set. But here’s what sticks: Johnny’s voice and lyrics pull you through love, roots, figuring yourself out, and those tough, honest moments we all have. One song feels raw and acoustic, then suddenly you’re in the middle of Lagos nightlife.
