Love & Light is Joeboy’s debut extended play, released in 2019 under emPawa Africa. The project marked his official introduction as one of the leading voices in the new wave of Afropop. Spanning five tracks, the EP captures Joeboy’s signature blend of catchy melodies, tender lyricism, and youthful romantic themes.
It features breakout singles like “Baby” and “Beginning”, which established his reputation for crafting heartfelt, relatable love songs with infectious hooks. Other tracks like “Don’t Call Me Back” (featuring Mayorkun) and “All for You” continue the narrative of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability, while the closing song, narrative of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability, while the closing song “Blessings”, reflects gratitude and hope for success.
Love & Light is characterized by minimalist Afrobeats production, smooth percussion, melodic synths, and Joeboy’s soft yet emotive vocals. The EP not only solidified his place in the Afrobeats scene but also set the tone for his later projects, blending romantic storytelling with mainstream appeal.
